What is the cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Cortona?

The cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Cortona is to train which costs €60 - €110 and takes 11h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Cortona?

The fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Cortona is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct train between Swiss Alps and Cortona?

No, there is no direct train from Swiss Alps to Cortona. However, there are services departing from Airolo and arriving at Camuccia-Cortona via Bellinzona, Lugano, Milano Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

How far is it from Swiss Alps to Cortona?

The distance between Swiss Alps and Cortona is 600 km. The road distance is 567.2 km.

How do I travel from Swiss Alps to Cortona without a car?

The best way to get from Swiss Alps to Cortona without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 9h 14m and costs €80 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Swiss Alps to Cortona?

It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Swiss Alps to Cortona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swiss Alps to Cortona train from?

Swiss Alps to Cortona train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Airolo station.

Where does the Swiss Alps to Cortona train arrive?

Swiss Alps to Cortona train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Bellinzona station.

Can I drive from Swiss Alps to Cortona?

Yes, the driving distance between Swiss Alps to Cortona is 567 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Swiss Alps to Cortona.

Where can I stay near Cortona?

There are 2047+ hotels available in Cortona.

Swiss Alps to Cortona - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Swiss Alps to Cortona by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Airolo to Bellinzonatrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain Re
9h 14m
€82–197
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Airolo to Varesetrain S50
2. Take the train from Varese to Rhotrain S5
3. Take the train from RHO Fiera to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain Re
11h 16m
€63–105
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Airolo, Stazione to Biasca, Stazionebus 120
2. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Punto Blu di Reggio Emiliabus
3. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Arezzotrain Fr
11h 24m
€159–230
Drive 567.2 km
1. Drive from Swiss Alps to Cortonacar 567.2 km
5h 44m
€103–148
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain
9h 32m
€156–394
Train #2
1. Take the train from Airolo to Bellinzonatrain
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Como S. Giovannitrain S10 / ...
3. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Firenze S. M. N.train Ec
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain Re
11h 28m
€146–300

Swiss Alps to Cortona by bus and train

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9h 14mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Swiss Alps to Cortona.

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Distance: 599.6 km
Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland and Cortona, Italy?

You can take a bus from Gotthard Passhöhe to Camuccia-Cortona via Airolo, Stazione, Airolo, Bellinzona, Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Firenze S.M.N. in around 9h 14m.

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