What is the cheapest way to get from Alba to Cortona?

The cheapest way to get from Alba to Cortona is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 11h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alba to Cortona?

The fastest way to get from Alba to Cortona is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Alba and Cortona?

No, there is no direct bus from Alba to Cortona. However, there are services departing from ALBA - Stazione FS and arriving at Cortona Piazza Mercato via Asti - Corso Einaudi - Mercato, Asti - Asti Ovest, Ingresso Valdichiana and Foiano Mio Bar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Alba and Cortona?

No, there is no direct train from Alba to Cortona. However, there are services departing from Alba and arriving at Camuccia-Cortona via Torino Porta Susa and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Alba to Cortona?

The distance between Alba and Cortona is 626 km. The road distance is 443.3 km.

How do I travel from Alba to Cortona without a car?

The best way to get from Alba to Cortona without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs €60 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Alba to Cortona?

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Alba to Cortona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alba to Cortona bus from?

Alba to Cortona bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Asti - Asti Ovest station.

Where do I catch the Alba to Cortona train from?

Alba to Cortona train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Alba station.

Train or bus from Alba to Cortona?

The best way to get from Alba to Cortona is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Alba to Cortona bus arrive?

Alba to Cortona bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Ingresso Valdichiana station.

Where does the Alba to Cortona train arrive?

Alba to Cortona train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Torino Porta Susa station.

Can I drive from Alba to Cortona?

Yes, the driving distance between Alba to Cortona is 443 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Alba to Cortona.

How do I get a train ticket from Alba to Cortona?

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Where can I stay near Cortona?

There are 1939+ hotels available in Cortona.

Alba to Cortona - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Alba 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
best
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain Re
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain Re
7h 31m
€64–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asti - Asti Ovest to Ingresso Valdichianabus
11h 20m
€40–58
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alba Bus Station to Bologna Centralebus
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain Re
9h 22m
€45–72
Drive 443.3 km
1. Drive from Alba to Cortonacar 443.3 km
5h 18m
€69–100
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Aeroporto Di Caselletrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane TRN - FCO
3. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Camuccia-Cortonatrain
8h 6m
€72–264

Alba to Cortona by train

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7h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 626.1 km
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Alba, Piemonte, Italy and Cortona, Italy?

You can take a train from Alba to Camuccia-Cortona via Torino Porta Susa and Firenze S.M.N. in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Asti - Asti Ovest to Ingresso Valdichiana twice a week. Tickets cost €35–50 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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