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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Volterra is to bus via Genoa which costs €40 - €85 and takes 15h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Volterra is to drive which takes 7h 38m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Volterra?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Volterra. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Volterra via Genoa, Ricasoli Fs and Pontedera Corsia 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.

How far is it from Bern to Volterra?

The distance between Bern and Volterra is 658 km. The road distance is 661.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Volterra without a car is to train which takes 9h 47m and costs €140 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 9h 47m to get from Bern to Volterra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Volterra bus from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Volterra?

The best way to get from Bern to Volterra is to train which takes 9h 47m and costs €140 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Genoa, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 15h 16m.

Where does the Bern to Volterra bus arrive?

Bern to Volterra bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.

Can I drive from Bern to Volterra?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Volterra is 661 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Bern to Volterra.

Where can I stay near Volterra?

There are 2216+ hotels available in Volterra.

Bern to Volterra - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Bern 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 Bern to Brigtrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola 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 47m
€141–267
Bus via Genoa
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Genoabus
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Luccabus 503
3. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to Volterrabus 500
15h 16m
€44–82
Drive 661.1 km
1. Drive from Bern to Volterracar 661.1 km
7h 38m
€112–162
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
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 16m
€127–311
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho Fiera Milanotrain
3. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
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
11h 6m
€92–176
Train, bus via La Spezia
1. Take the train from Bern to Locarnotrain Ic
2. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to La Spezia Centraletrain Ic
4. Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Pontedera-Casciana Ttrain Re
5. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to Volterrabus 500
14h 36m
€116–268
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Poggibonsibus N527
16h 35m
€74–104
Train to Basel, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane BSL - 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
10h 27m
€143–317
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
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 2m
€145–343

Bern to Volterra by bus

7Weekly Buses

15h 16mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 658.3 km
Duration: 9h 47m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Volterra via Brig, Domodossola, Milano Centrale, Firenze S.M.N., and Certaldo in around 9h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Volterra via Genoa, Lucca, Ricasoli Fs, and Pontedera Corsia 4 in around 15h 16m.

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