What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Volterra?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Volterra is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 13h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Volterra?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Volterra is to drive which takes 7h 27m and costs €110 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Volterra?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Volterra. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Volterra via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Piazza Mazzini [3] and Colle Val D'Elsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.

How far is it from Basel to Volterra?

The distance between Basel and Volterra is 725 km. The road distance is 683.1 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Volterra without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Volterra without a car is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs €150 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Volterra?

It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Basel to Volterra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Volterra bus from?

Basel to Volterra bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Volterra?

The best way to get from Basel to Volterra is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs €150 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 13h 7m.

Where does the Basel to Volterra bus arrive?

Basel to Volterra bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Can I drive from Basel to Volterra?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Volterra is 683 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Basel to Volterra.

Where can I stay near Volterra?

There are 2518+ hotels available in Volterra.

Basel to Volterra - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Volterra by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Certaldotrain Re
9h 51m
€150–525
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Poggibonsibus N527
13h 7m
€51–88
Drive 683.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Volterracar 683.1 km
7h 27m
€119–171
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pontedera-Casciana Ttrain
4. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to V.Garibaldi 26 Lato Barbus
8h 33m
€147–402
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Como S. Giovannitrain S10 / ...
3. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Pisa Centraletrain Ec
4. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to Volterrabus 500
13h 27m
€146–667
Train, bus via Zurich
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
3. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Firenze S.M.N.train Ec
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pontedera-Casciana Ttrain Re
5. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to V.Garibaldi 26 Lato Barbus 500
13h 35m
€192–699
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel to Como Grandatebus
2. Take the train from Como Camerlata to La Spezia Centraletrain
3. Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Pontedera-Casciana Ttrain Re
4. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to Volterrabus 500
20h 21m
€62–91
Fly Basel to Florence Peretola Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane BSL - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pontedera-Casciana Ttrain
3. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to V.Garibaldi 26 Lato Barbus
9h 39m
€125–313
Fly Basel to Pisa International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane BSL - PSA
2. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to V.Garibaldi 26 Lato Barbus
8h 46m
€88–270
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pontedera-Casciana Ttrain
5. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to V.Garibaldi 26 Lato Barbus
9h 8m
€139–450

Basel to Volterra by bus and foot

4Weekly Services

13h 7mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Volterra.

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Distance: 725.2 km
Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Volterra, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Volterra via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Firenze S.M.N., and Certaldo in around 9h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Volterra via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Poggibonsi, Piazza Mazzini [3], and Colle Val D'Elsa in around 13h 7m.

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