The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Cortona
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
1 h 59 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
145 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Cortona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Cortona will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
To travel from Bologna to Cortona you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bologna to Cortona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Cortona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, and a coach costs an average of £18.
Distance: 145 km
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2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bologna to Cortona train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Cortona trains for today, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:55 Bologna | 3h00 | 15:55 Cortona | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 14 November | |||||
![]() | 06:27 Bologna | 2h47 | 09:14 Camuccia-cortona | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:17 Bologna | 2h09 | 10:26 Camuccia-cortona | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:02 Bologna | 2h08 | 11:10 Camuccia-cortona | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:27 Bologna | 2h07 | 12:34 Camuccia-cortona | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:27 Bologna | 2h07 | 13:34 Camuccia-cortona | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Cortona
Trains from Bologna to Cortona run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:48, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 145 km distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 145 km |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 01:48 |
Last train 23:11 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo from Bologna to Cortona trainsRegionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo trains will get you between Bologna and Cortona from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bologna to Cortona train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Cortona by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cortona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Cortona
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- Free parking available near the station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- San Ruffillo House
- Hotel Il Guercino
- Hotel Porta San Mamolo
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
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