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MAEC - Museo dell'Accademia Etrusca e della Città di Cortona
Town museum with Etruscan finds, Egyptian artefacts and major paintings, offering the best introduction to Cortona’s history.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence to Cortona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Cortona will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
To travel from Florence to Cortona you need to make at least 2 changes.
Regionale Veloce 4101 · Autobus TM008
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Regionale 34221 · Autobus TM004
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Regionale Veloce 4103 · Autobus TM012
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Regionale Veloce 4109 · Autobus TM024
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Intercity 597+
Regionale Veloce 4109 · Autobus TM024
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Intercity 597+
Regionale Veloce 4109 · Autobus AT278
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Intercity 584+
Regionale Veloce 4077 · Autobus AT246
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Intercity 581+
Regionale Veloce 94712 · Autobus AT206
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Intercity 584+
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Trains from Florence to Cortona run on average 36 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 26 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 23:19. The fastest train covers the 81 km distance in 44m.
Distance 81 km |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 36 |
Direct trains 26 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 5:20 |
Last train 23:19 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Florence to Cortona.
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Cortona trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Regionale 34221 · Autobus TM004 | 6:30 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h25 | 8:55 Cortona | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4073 · Autobus AT228 | 8:02 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h02 | 10:04 Cortona | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4073 · Autobus TM006 | 8:02 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h53 | 9:55 Cortona | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4101 · Autobus AT232 | 9:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h54 | 11:58 Cortona | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4101 · Autobus TM008 | 9:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h51 | 10:55 Cortona | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4103 · Autobus TM012 | 11:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h41 | 12:55 Cortona | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4077 · Autobus TM014 | 12:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h41 | 13:55 Cortona | 1 change | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale Veloce 4077 · Autobus TM014 | 12:30 Florence Rifredi | 1h25 | 13:55 Cortona | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 4105 · Autobus AT256 | 13:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h29 | 15:43 Cortona | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4105 · Autobus TM016 | 13:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h41 | 14:55 Cortona | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4091 · Autobus TM018 | 14:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h41 | 15:55 Cortona | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4107 · Autobus TM020 | 15:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h41 | 16:55 Cortona | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4081 · Autobus TM022 | 16:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h36 | 17:50 Cortona | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4109 · Autobus TM024 | 17:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h36 | 18:50 Cortona | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 4109 · Autobus AT276 | 17:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h38 | 18:52 Cortona | 1 change | |
Intercity 597+ Regionale Veloce 4109 · Autobus AT276 | 17:30 Florence Rifredi | 1h22 | 18:52 Cortona | 2 changes | |
Intercity 597+ Regionale Veloce 4109 · Autobus TM024 | 17:30 Florence Rifredi | 1h20 | 18:50 Cortona | 2 changes | |
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Town museum with Etruscan finds, Egyptian artefacts and major paintings, offering the best introduction to Cortona’s history.
Diocesan museum displaying Fra Angelico, Luca Signorelli and liturgical treasures in a refined historic setting.
Archaeological area and museum preserving a Roman villa with mosaics, baths and rural remains outside the town centre.
Main square lined with historic buildings and cafés, ideal for orientation, people-watching and daily life in the old town.
Scenic route rising to the basilica and fortress, combining woodland edges, town walls and some of Cortona’s best outlooks.
Elegant square by the cathedral and MAEC, framed by palaces and quieter than the main civic centre.
Thick hand-rolled pasta from the Cortona area, usually served with rich duck ragù. A classic festive dish of the Valdichiana and eastern Tuscany.
Tuscan bread soup made with stale bread, cannellini beans, cavolo nero and vegetables. It is a staple rural dish long associated with home cooking in the area.
Slices of Chianina beef, a prized local cattle breed from the Valdichiana, simply grilled to highlight the meat’s flavour and regional identity.
Stylish restaurant focused on seasonal Tuscan cuisine and local produce, offering a more contemporary feel within Cortona’s medieval centre.
Refined Tuscan dining in an elegant setting near Cortona, known for seasonal ingredients, polished service and a strong regional wine selection.
Well-known traditional restaurant inside Cortona’s historic centre, serving Tuscan classics, local wines and hearty regional dishes in a warm atmosphere.
Cortona is moderate for Tuscany: lodging and dining are often pricier than small towns, but local cafés, simple trattorias and buses keep daily costs manageable.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence 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.

Most Florence to Cortona trains use the Firenze Santa Maria Novella to station pair. Use this guide to compare Florence and Cortona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Santa Maria Novella has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are located in the basement in the shopping center next to the Feltrinelli bookshop and between Celio and Mango shops.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
Firenze Rovezzano is 4 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Rovezzano has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Firenze Rovezzano.
Available at Firenze Rovezzano: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Firenze Rovezzano: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Rovezzano: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Rovezzano B&B, Mulino di Firenze.
Firenze Campo di Marte is 2 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Campo di Marte has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Moka Café
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Campo di Marte: The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
Nearby hotels include Florence Stadium B&B, Hotel Villa Liana, Hotel della Robbia.
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