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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cortona is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 13h 29m.

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 25m and costs €130 - €380.

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 59m.

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 which takes 9h 59m and costs €90 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 9h 59m 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 which takes 9h 59m and costs €90 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 13h 29m.

Where does the Basel to Cortona bus arrive?

Basel to Cortona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan 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 30m 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 1885+ hotels available in Cortona.

Basel to Cortona - 9 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 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Siena, Stazione FS and Bisciano Zona Ind.Le. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Cortona by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
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 59m
€91–431
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Sienabus 500 / ...
3. Take the bus from Siena, Stazione FS to Siena - via Saurobus
13h 29m
€55–94
Drive 732.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Cortonacar 732.4 km
7h 30m
€127–183
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB 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
7h 25m
€136–373
Train via Locarno
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain
2. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain Re
13h 11m
€147–237
Fly Basel to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane BSL - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain
8h 31m
€120–291
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain
8h 4m
€133–431
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane ZRH - FCO
3. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Camuccia-Cortonatrain
8h 58m
€96–283
Fly Basel to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BSL - FCO
2. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Camuccia-Cortonatrain
7h 54m
€85–251

Basel to Cortona by train

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9h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 747.9 km
Duration: 9h 59m

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 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Cortona Piazza Mercato via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Siena, Siena, Stazione FS, Siena - via Sauro, and Bisciano Zona Ind.Le in around 13h 29m.

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