Here are detailed directions for getting from the Florence Peretola (FLR) airport to Cortona's historic city center by public train and bus.
The T2 Vespucci tram takes you from the Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to the Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Get off at the Alamanni/Stazione stop.
The tram runs from 5AM-12:30AM Sunday – Thursday, and from 5AM-2AM on Fridays and Saturdays.
Travel Time: 20 minutes
Cost: 1.50€ per ticket
For detailed information, visit: https://www.gestramvia.it/airport/?lang=en
Be sure to validate your ticket before getting on the train or you may have to pay a fine!
Purchase a ticket from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Camucia-Cortona station. Trains run about every 30 minutes from about 9AM to 9PM.
Travel Time: 1 hours 20 minutes
Cost: 12 - 25€ per person
For tickets visit: https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Be sure to validate your ticket before getting on the train or you may have to pay a fine!
A small bus runs between the Camucia-Cortona train station and Piazza Garibaldi in Cortona about every 30 minutes from 7:30AM to 9PM. Not available on Sundays or holidays.
Purchase a bus ticket from the coffee shop (located on your right as you exit the train station) for 1€, or from the bus driver when you board for 1.50€.
Travel Time: 10 - 15 minutes
Cost: 1 – 1.50€ per person
For the bus schedule visit: https://www.cortonamia.com/en/how-to-reach-cortona/