There are 7 ways to get from Nice 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 via Genoa (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Firenze Campo Martetrain Fa
- Take the train from Firenze Campo Marte to Camuccia-Cortonatrain Re
9h 42m€52–130Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Florencebus N523
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain Re / ...
10h 17m€36–62Drive 516.8 km
- Drive from Nice to Cortonacar 516.8 km
5h 27m€80–115Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane NCE - FLR
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain
6h 27m€86–207Bus
- Take the bus from Nice to Genoabus 482 / ...
- Take the bus from Genova Brignole to Ingresso Valdichianabus
10h 54m€47–73Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Pisa Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortonatrain Re
10h 57m€51–107Fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane NCE - FCO
- Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Camuccia-Cortonatrain
7h 45m€40–156
Nice to Cortona by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Cortona is to bus and train which costs €35 - €65 and takes 10h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Cortona is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Cortona. However, there are services departing from Nice and arriving at Cortona Piazza Mercato via Marittima/Principe Fs, Genova Brignole, Ingresso Valdichiana and Foiano Mio Bar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Cortona. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Camuccia-Cortona via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe and Firenze Campo Marte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
The distance between Nice and Cortona is 527 km. The road distance is 516.8 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Cortona without a car is to train via Genoa which takes 9h 42m and costs €50 - €130.
It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Nice to Cortona, including transfers.
Nice to Cortona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice station.
Nice to Cortona train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.
The best way to get from Nice to Cortona is to train via Genoa which takes 9h 42m and costs €50 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 54m.
What companies run services between Nice, France and Cortona, Italy?
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Camuccia-Cortona via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, and Firenze Campo Marte in around 9h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Cortona Piazza Mercato via Genoa, Marittima/Principe Fs, Brignole Fs/, Genova Brignole, Ingresso Valdichiana, Foiano Opp Mio Bar, and Foiano Mio Bar in around 10h 54m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €100–190
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–170
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–130
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €80–350
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €100–190
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €80–350
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €19–60
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Ventimiglia to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Firenze Campo Marte to Camuccia-Cortona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Camuccia-Cortona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Roma Tiburtina to Camuccia-Cortona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Firenze Campo Marte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Nice Airport to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nice to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- info@gruppodimaio.it
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Genova Brignole to Ingresso Valdichiana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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More Questions & Answers
Nice to Cortona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
Nice to Cortona train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Cortona is 517 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Nice to Cortona.
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