- Must visit
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 Milan to Cortona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Cortona will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 2 trains from Milan to Cortona, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 330 km distance in an average of 7 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Trains from Milan to Cortona run on average 42 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 23:19. The fastest train covers the 330 km distance in 2h 48m.
Distance 330 km |
Average train duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 42 |
Fastest train 2h 48m |
First train 5:10 |
Last train 23:19 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Milan to Cortona.
The table below shows live departures for Milan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9505+ Regionale Veloce 4073 · Autobus AT228 | 5:10 Milan Centrale | 4h54 | 10:04 Cortona | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9505+ Regionale Veloce 4073 · Autobus TM006 | 5:10 Milan Centrale | 4h45 | 9:55 Cortona | 2 changes | |
9907+ Regionale Veloce 4103 | 5:40 Milan Centrale | 6h54 | 12:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
9907+ Regionale Veloce 4073 | 5:40 Milan Centrale | 3h51 | 9:31 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
9907+ Regionale Veloce 4101 | 5:40 Milan Centrale | 4h46 | 10:26 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
Intercity 583+ Regionale Veloce 4103 · Autobus TM012 | 6:05 Milan Centrale | 6h50 | 12:55 Cortona | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511+ Regionale Veloce 4101 · Autobus TM008 | 6:10 Milan Centrale | 4h45 | 10:55 Cortona | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511+ Regionale Veloce 4101 · Autobus AT232 | 6:10 Milan Centrale | 5h48 | 11:58 Cortona | 2 changes | |
8111+ Regionale Veloce 4077 | 6:40 Milan Centrale | 6h54 | 13:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
8111+ Regionale Veloce 4103 | 6:40 Milan Centrale | 5h54 | 12:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
8111+ Regionale Veloce 4101 | 6:40 Milan Centrale | 3h46 | 10:26 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455+ Intercity 584+ Autobus AT256 | 7:20 Milan Centrale | 8h23 | 15:43 Cortona | 2 changes | |
9917+ Regionale Veloce 4103 | 7:40 Milan Centrale | 4h54 | 12:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
9917+ Regionale Veloce 4077 | 7:40 Milan Centrale | 5h54 | 13:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
9917+ Regionale 18761 | 7:40 Milan Centrale | 6h26 | 14:06 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
9919+ Regionale Veloce 4103 | 8:40 Milan Centrale | 3h54 | 12:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
9919+ Regionale 18761 | 8:40 Milan Centrale | 5h26 | 14:06 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
9919+ Regionale Veloce 4077 | 8:40 Milan Centrale | 4h54 | 13:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ Regionale Veloce 4103 · Autobus TM012 | 9:10 Milan Centrale | 3h45 | 12:55 Cortona | 2 changes | |
9923+ Regionale Veloce 4077 | 9:40 Milan Centrale | 3h54 | 13:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
9923+ Regionale Veloce 4105 | 9:40 Milan Centrale | 4h54 | 14:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
9923+ Regionale 18761 | 9:40 Milan Centrale | 4h26 | 14:06 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+ Regionale Veloce 4077 · Autobus TM014 | 10:10 Milan Centrale | 3h45 | 13:55 Cortona | 2 changes | |
9927+ Regionale Veloce 4107 | 10:40 Milan Centrale | 5h54 | 16:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
9927+ Regionale Veloce 4091 | 10:40 Milan Centrale | 4h54 | 15:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
9927+ Regionale Veloce 4105 | 10:40 Milan Centrale | 3h54 | 14:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale Veloce 4105 · Autobus AT256 | 11:10 Milan Centrale | 4h33 | 15:43 Cortona | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale Veloce 4105 · Autobus TM016 | 11:10 Milan Centrale | 3h45 | 14:55 Cortona | 2 changes | |
9931+ Regionale Veloce 4091 | 11:40 Milan Centrale | 3h54 | 15:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
9931+ Regionale Veloce 4107 | 11:40 Milan Centrale | 4h54 | 16:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
9931+ Regionale Veloce 4081 | 11:40 Milan Centrale | 5h54 | 17:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ Regionale Veloce 4091 · Autobus TM018 | 12:10 Milan Centrale | 3h45 | 15:55 Cortona | 2 changes | |
9935+ Regionale Veloce 4107 | 12:40 Milan Centrale | 3h54 | 16:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
9935+ Regionale Veloce 4081 | 12:40 Milan Centrale | 4h54 | 17:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
9935+ Regionale 18775 | 12:40 Milan Centrale | 5h42 | 18:22 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539+ Regionale Veloce 4107 · Autobus TM020 | 13:10 Milan Centrale | 3h45 | 16:55 Cortona | 2 changes | |
9939+ Regionale Veloce 4109 | 13:40 Milan Centrale | 4h54 | 18:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
9939+ Regionale 18775 | 13:40 Milan Centrale | 4h42 | 18:22 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
9939+ Regionale Veloce 4081 | 13:40 Milan Centrale | 3h54 | 17:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
Intercity 597+ Regionale Veloce 4109 · Autobus AT276 | 13:48 Milan Centrale | 5h04 | 18:52 Cortona | 2 changes | |
Intercity 597+ Regionale Veloce 4109 · Autobus TM024 | 13:48 Milan Centrale | 5h02 | 18:50 Cortona | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543+ Regionale Veloce 4081 · Autobus TM022 | 14:10 Milan Centrale | 3h40 | 17:50 Cortona | 2 changes | |
8143+ Regionale Veloce 4111 | 14:40 Milan Centrale | 5h54 | 20:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
8143+ Regionale Veloce 4109 | 14:40 Milan Centrale | 3h54 | 18:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
8143+ Regionale Veloce 4083 | 14:40 Milan Centrale | 4h54 | 19:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547+ Regionale Veloce 4109 · Autobus AT276 | 15:10 Milan Centrale | 3h42 | 18:52 Cortona | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547+ Regionale Veloce 4109 · Autobus TM024 | 15:10 Milan Centrale | 3h40 | 18:50 Cortona | 2 changes | |
9947+ Regionale Veloce 4083 | 15:40 Milan Centrale | 3h54 | 19:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
9947+ Regionale 18787 | 15:40 Milan Centrale | 5h30 | 21:10 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
9947+ Regionale Veloce 4111 | 15:40 Milan Centrale | 4h54 | 20:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
9951+ Regionale 18787 | 16:40 Milan Centrale | 4h30 | 21:10 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
9951+ Regionale Veloce 4089 | 16:40 Milan Centrale | 4h54 | 21:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
9951+ Regionale Veloce 4111 | 16:40 Milan Centrale | 3h54 | 20:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
9955+ Regionale Veloce 4089 | 17:40 Milan Centrale | 3h54 | 21:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
9955+ Regionale 18795 | 17:40 Milan Centrale | 5h26 | 23:06 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
9955+ Regionale Veloce 4113 | 17:40 Milan Centrale | 4h54 | 22:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
9959+ FRECCIAROSSA 9329+ Regionale Veloce 4110 | 18:40 Milan Centrale | 3h44 | 22:24 Camucia-Cortona | 2 changes | |
9959+ Regionale 18795 | 18:40 Milan Centrale | 4h26 | 23:06 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
9959+ Regionale Veloce 4113 | 18:40 Milan Centrale | 3h54 | 22:34 Camucia-Cortona | 1 change | |
9961+ Intercity 599+ Regionale 18795 | 19:40 Milan Centrale | 3h26 | 23:06 Camucia-Cortona | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485+ InterCityNotte 770+ Autobus AT202 | 22:05 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 8h23 | 6:28 Cortona | 2 changes | |
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Discover the best of Cortona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cortona trip today.
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.
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Cortona.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan 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 Milan to Cortona trains use the Milano Centrale to station pair. Use this guide to compare Milan and Cortona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale 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: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
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