How to reach Cortona
Cortona can be reached via car or train from the closest airports.
Reach Cortona by Plane
Perugia
Sant’Egidio International Airport 58 KM
Florence
Peretola International Airport 134 KM
Pisa
International Airport – 195 KM
Rome
Fiumicino International Airport 320 KM
Taxi fares to Cortona from the main airports
Perugia airport …. € 80/100
Florence airport … € 150/180
Pisa airport …. € 200/230
Roma FCO airport …. € 300/350
Reach Cortona by Car
Take the main high way A1 superstrada del Sole, from either directions Rome or Florence. Exit to the signposted “Bettolle” then follow the road signs to “Perugia” which will lead you on to the E45 road, and then take the second exit, signposted “Cortona San Lorenzo”. From here follow the road signs for Cortona, and after only a five minute drive, the hill of Cortona will appear in the distance.
Reach Cortona by Train
Reaching Cortona via train from ROME, PISA, FLORENCE or VENICE
ROME with slow train: Take the Regionale train RE (local train) this will stop to Camucia-Cortona train station, the closest station to Cortona (3 km.) The train takes about 2 hours and 25 minutes. Single ticket fare is about 12 €.
ROME with fast train Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo train: this train stop to Terontola train station (10 km from Cortona, from here to reach Cortona there use a Taxi service or the local buses.). This train will take about 1 hour and 45 minutes, the ticket fare is about 20€.
MILAN or VENICE: take the fast train Freccia Rossa or Italo Train to Florence (they will takes approximately about 2 hours). Ticket fares start from 50 € up to 100 € (Fares depends from the class tickets, booking period and availability). From Florence to Cortona read beow.
FLORENCE: take the Regionale train RE (Local train), which takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes to reach the Camucia-Cortona train station, (the closest to Cortona only 3 km) . This Fare ticket is about 10 €.
CHECK TRAIN TIMETABLE
PUBLIC BUS
The Camucia train station is connected to Cortona with a bus service.
The stop is located at the exits of the station on your left side
The cost of the tickets is €1.70 per person.
You can purchase tickets on board.
BUS TIMETABLE updated December 2024
CAMUCIA → CORTONA
Train Station
→ Piazza del Mercato
06:26 → 06:38
07:03 → 07:15
07:26 → 07:38
08:06 → 08:18
08:46 → 08:58 **
09:43 → 09:55
09:48 → 10:02
11:48 → 12:02
12:53 → 13:05
13:32 → 13:42
13:57 → 14:10
14:49* → 15:01*
15:50 → 16:05
16:47 → 17:00
17:43 → 17:55
17:48 → 18:00 **
18:03* → 18:20*
18:41 → 18:53
19:11 → 19:23 **
20:02* → 20:15*
21:01 → 21:15
CORTONA → CAMUCIA
Piazza del Mercato
→ Train Station
05:45 → 05:58
06:10 → 06:22
06:38 → 06:53
07:15 → 07:30
07:55 → 08:15**
08:25 → 08:39
08:58 → 09:13
11:05 → 11:20
12:05* → 12:32*
13:05 → 13:20
13:42* → 14:07*
15:01 → 15:16
16:05 → 16:20
16:30* → 16:45*
16:55 → 17:10**
17:05 → 17:20
18:00 → 18:15**
18:53 → 19:08
19:25* → 19:40*
* Only Saturdays
** On Sundays
RENT A CAR IN CORTONA
Price range is based on the car type. Average price for a week start from € 180 to € 300
The pick up points for this service is available at CHIUSI train station (20 minutes away from Cortona-Camucia train station, just two stop before when you are coming from Rome)
Or if you are coming from Florence via train please choose the pick up point in AREZZO train station, from here it only take 25 minutes to drive in Cortona.
type CORTONA anyway in the search tab to see if there is any new pick point nearest available.
TAXI SERVICE
Private taxis service are available in Cortona, usually they don’t just roam around like in a city, but usualli are available in front the reail stations. Cosidering to book a taxi to ensure a run. The fares for a ride to Cortona is approximately 10/15€.
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TOURIST INFORMATIONS OFFICE
Is located by the Etruscan Museum MAEC, the office is providing general information about Cortona, local activities, maps and brochures. Is also possible to buy train and busses tickets.
Address:
Piazza Signorelli 9 (Palazzo Casali)
tel. +39 0575 637 274
fax +39 0575 637 223
e-mail : infocortona@comune.cortona.ar.it
ACCOMODATION IN CORTONA
USEFUL NUMBERS
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Emergency number Tel. 112
Police station of Cortona
Via Dardano, 9
Tel. 0575 603690
Police station of Camucia
Via Gandhi, 11
Tel. 0575 603102
Police station of Mercatale
Piazza del Mercato, 11
Tel. 0575 619019
Police station of Terontola
Via dei Combattenti, 11
Tel. 0575 67027
POST OFFICE AND SHIPPING
CORTONA POST OFFICE
via B.Benedetti 2/8 – 52044 Cortona (Arezzo)
Tel. 0575 601511 Fax 0575 603402
Frazionario 04026
Opening Time
Open Mon-Fri 08:15am 13:30pm
Opening Saturday 08:15am 12:30am
Sunday Closed
Another shipping service at “Il POZZO” Tabacchi’s
address: Via Nazionale n.10/12
open all week from 9.Am to 7pm.
WHERE TO BUY SIM PHONE CARDS
Unfortunately, there are no shops in Cortona where you can purchase a SIM card. However, there are several shops in the town of Camucia, just 6 km from Cortona, where you can obtain a SIM card.
You will need to provide your passport or ID to sign up with the local operator
CELLULAR SOUND SRL
address: 10, Via A Sandrelli – 52044 Camucia (AR)
Tel. 0575 631137
address: 20, Sergardi – 52044 Cortona (AR)
Tel: 0575 678510
address: 6, Piazza Europa – 52044 Camucia (AR)
TOURIST TAX
REACH CORTONA FROM MILAN AIRPORT MALPENSA MXP
From the airport MXP Malpensa get the Train express to Piazza Garibaldi Station:
MAP OF CORTONA
