There are 4 ways to get from Modena to Cortona by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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 Florence
best- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain Re / ...
3h 51m€27–48Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Modena to Sienabus N551
- Take the bus from Siena, Stazione FS to Siena - via Saurobus Linea M2 Mare Bus
6h 4m€24–35Drive 226.1 km
- Drive from Modena to Cortonacar 226.1 km
2h 27m€41–60Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Modena to Terontola-Cortonatrain Ic
4h 4m€27–48
Modena to Cortona by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Modena to Cortona is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Modena to Cortona is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Modena to Cortona. However, there are services departing from Modena and arriving at Cortona Piazza Mercato via Siena, Stazione FS and Bisciano Zona Ind.Le. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Modena to Cortona. However, there are services departing from Modena and arriving at Camuccia-Cortona via Bologna Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Modena and Cortona is 243 km. The road distance is 226.1 km.
The best way to get from Modena to Cortona without a car is to train via Florence which takes 3h 51m and costs €27 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Modena to Cortona, including transfers.
Modena to Cortona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Modena station.
Modena to Cortona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Modena to Cortona is to train via Florence which takes 3h 51m and costs €27 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Modena, Italy and Cortona, Italy?
You can take a train from Modena to Camuccia-Cortona via Bologna Centrale and Firenze S.M.N. in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modena to Cortona Piazza Mercato via Siena, Siena, Stazione FS, Siena - via Sauro, and Bisciano Zona Ind.Le in around 6h 4m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Modena to Terontola-Cortona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Modena to Siena
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 199 168 182
- info@tiemmespa.it
- Website
- tiemmespa.it
Bus from Siena, Stazione FS to Siena - via Sauro
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Schedules at
- tiemmespa.it
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Booking & Getting There
Modena to Cortona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Siena station.
Modena to Cortona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modena to Cortona is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Modena to Cortona.
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