- 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.
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
63 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Orvieto to Cortona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Orvieto to Cortona will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 1 trains that leave Orvieto for Cortona every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 63 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 36 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.


The table below shows live departures for Orvieto to Cortona trains for today, Friday 14 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:03 Orvieto | 1h20 | 17:23 Camuccia-cortona | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:48 Orvieto | 1h41 | 18:29 Camuccia-cortona | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:37 Orvieto | 0h54 | 19:31 Camuccia-cortona | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:33 Orvieto | 0h51 | 22:24 Camuccia-cortona | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:11 Orvieto | 6h13 | 5:24 Camuccia-cortona | 1 change |
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Trains from Orvieto to Cortona run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 63 km distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 63 km |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 5:25 |
Last train 22:35 |
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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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Orvieto 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 Orvieto to Cortona trains use the Orvieto to Cortona, Piazza del Mercato station pair, with some services arriving at Cortona, Piazza Garibaldi. Use this guide to compare Orvieto and Cortona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Orvieto is 1 km from Orvieto city centre. Public transport options include:
Orvieto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria del Moro Aronne, Ristorante Zeppelin
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Orvieto. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Orvieto. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Orvieto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Orvieto: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Orvieto: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Duomo, Hotel Virgilio, Hotel Corso.
Orvieto, Piazza Cahen (P.Cahen Funicolare) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Orvieto, Piazza Cahen (P.Cahen Funicolare).
Cortona, Piazza del Mercato has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Cortona, Piazza del Mercato. ATMs are available at Cortona, Piazza del Mercato.
Ticket office support is available at Cortona, Piazza del Mercato.
Available at Cortona, Piazza del Mercato: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cortona, Piazza del Mercato: The station is wheelchair accessible.
Cortona, Piazza Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Cortona, Piazza Garibaldi. ATMs are available at Cortona, Piazza Garibaldi.
Ticket office support is available at Cortona, Piazza Garibaldi.
Available at Cortona, Piazza Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cortona, Piazza Garibaldi: Basic accessibility features available.
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