- 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
2 h 2 m
Average duration
2 h 2 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Perugia to Cortona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Perugia 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 Perugia 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 37 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 2 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 Perugia to Cortona trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:41 Perugia | 2h02 | 14:43 Cortona | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Perugia to Cortona run on average 22 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 37 km distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 37 km |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 5:24 |
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 Perugia 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 Perugia to Cortona trains use the Perugia to Cortona, Piazza del Mercato station pair, with some services arriving at Cortona, Piazza Garibaldi. Use this guide to compare Perugia and Cortona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Perugia is 1 km from Perugia city centre. Public transport options include:
Perugia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante La Taverna, Osteria A Priori
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Perugia. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Perugia. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Perugia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Perugia: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Perugia: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Sangallo Palace Hotel, Hotel Giò Wine e Jazz Area, Hotel Fortuna.
Perugia Universita' is 2 km from Perugia city centre. Public transport options include:
Perugia Universita' has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Osteria a Priori, La Taverna
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Perugia Universita'. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Perugia Universita'. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Perugia Universita': Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Perugia Universita': Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Perugia Universita': Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Sina Brufani, Hotel Fortuna, Sangallo Palace Hotel.
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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