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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Cortona is to bus and train which costs €50 - €80 and takes 12h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Cortona is to drive which takes 6h 35m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Cortona?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Cortona. However, there are services departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at Cortona Piazza Mercato via Cluses, Ingresso Valdichiana and Foiano Mio Bar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Cortona?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Cortona. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Camuccia-Cortona via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Annecy, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Milano Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Cortona?

The distance between Chamonix and Cortona is 731 km. The road distance is 624.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Cortona without a car is to bus and train via Turin which takes 9h 32m and costs €80 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Chamonix to Cortona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Cortona bus from?

Chamonix to Cortona bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Cluses station.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Cortona train from?

Chamonix to Cortona train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Cortona?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Cortona is to train which takes 13h 59m and costs €100 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 14h 4m.

Where does the Chamonix to Cortona bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chamonix to Cortona train arrive?

Chamonix to Cortona train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Annecy station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Cortona?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Cortona is 625 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Chamonix to Cortona.

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

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Where can I stay near Cortona?

There are 2122+ hotels available in Cortona.

Chamonix to Cortona - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Chamonix to Cortona by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV, Trenitalia)

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

Bus, train via Turin
best
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Turinbus
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
9h 32m
€81–174
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Courmayeur to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain Re / ...
12h 13m
€54–76
Drive 624.6 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Cortonacar 624.6 km
6h 35m
€97–140
Bus, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane GVA - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain
9h 13m
€132–331
Train
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annecytrain Ter
2. Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
5. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain Re
13h 59m
€108–240
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cluses to Ingresso Valdichianabus
14h 4m
€61–92
Bus, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane GVA - FCO
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Terontola-Cortonatrain
9h 53m
€114–274

Chamonix to Cortona by bus and train

16Weekly Services

9h 32mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 731.1 km
Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Cortona, Italy?

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Camuccia-Cortona via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Annecy, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Milano Centrale, and Firenze S.M.N. in around 13h 59m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Cluses to Ingresso Valdichiana twice a week. Tickets cost €55–80 and the journey takes 9h 40m.

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