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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cortona is to bus and train which costs €60 - €90 and takes 17h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Cortona is to train and fly which takes 7h 20m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Cortona?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Cortona. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Camuccia-Cortona via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.

How far is it from Basel to Cortona?

The distance between Basel and Cortona is 748 km. The road distance is 732.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Cortona without a car is to train via Milan which takes 9h 47m and costs €70 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 47m to get from Basel to Cortona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cortona bus from?

Basel to Cortona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cortona train from?

Basel to Cortona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Cortona?

The best way to get from Basel to Cortona is to train via Milan which takes 9h 47m and costs €70 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 14h 40m.

Where does the Basel to Cortona bus arrive?

Basel to Cortona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Cortona train arrive?

Basel to Cortona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Cortona?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Cortona is 732 km. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Basel to Cortona.

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

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Where can I stay near Cortona?

There are 1958+ hotels available in Cortona.

Basel to Cortona - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Basel and Cortona?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Cortona. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Cortona Piazza Mercato via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Ingresso Valdichiana and Foiano Mio Bar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Cortona by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Milan
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.Fr
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-CortonaRe
9h 47m
€74–248
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel to Parma
2. Take the bus from Parma - Viale Toschi to Firenze - Piazzale Montelungo
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-CortonaRe
17h 46m
€62–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Florence Villa Constanza Bus StationN524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Ingresso Valdichiana
14h 40m
€64–91
Drive 732.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Cortona732.4 km
7h 28m
€126–182
Fly Basel to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)BSL - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortona
8h 14m
€113–268
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Chiasso to Firenze S.M.N.Ec
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-CortonaRe
11h 52m
€105–263
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)ZRH - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortona
7h 20m
€109–314
Fly Basel to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)BSL - FCO
2. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Camuccia-Cortona
7h 42m
€91–250
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortona
8h 6m
€128–316
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)ZRH - FCO
3. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Camuccia-Cortona
8h 57m
€97–276

Basel to Cortona by train

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Distance: 747.6 km
Duration: 9h 47m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Cortona, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Camuccia-Cortona via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Firenze S.M.N. in around 9h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Cortona Piazza Mercato via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Ingresso Valdichiana, Foiano Opp Mio Bar, and Foiano Mio Bar in around 14h 40m.

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