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 €45 - €85 and takes 15h 6m.

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 - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop, Ricasoli Fs and Pontedera Corsia 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 6m.

How far is it from Bern to Volterra?

The distance between Bern and Volterra is 657 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 8m and costs €150 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 9h 8m 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 8m and costs €150 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus via Genoa, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 15h 6m.

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 2398+ 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 Rho Fiera Milanotrain
3. Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Bologna centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
5. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Certaldotrain Re
9h 8m
€159–364
Bus via Genoa
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Genoabus
2. Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Luccabus
3. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to Volterrabus 500
15h 6m
€47–83
Drive 661.1 km
1. Drive from Bern to Volterracar 661.1 km
7h 38m
€116–168
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 15m
€146–397
Train, bus via Brig
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 Rifreditrain Fr
4. Take the train from Firenze Rifredi to Pontedera-Casciana Ttrain Re
5. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to V.Garibaldi 26 Lato Barbus 500
10h 52m
€105–244
Train, bus
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 Pisa Centraletrain Ic
4. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to Volterrabus 500
15h 2m
€168–498
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 32m
€71–102
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 41m
€150–395
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 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
8h 55m
€138–455

Bern to Volterra by bus

7Weekly Buses

15h 6mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bern to Volterra.

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Distance: 657.4 km
Duration: 9h 8m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Volterra via Brig, Domodossola, Rho Fiera Milano, Milano Rogoredo, Bologna Centrale, Firenze S.M.N., and Certaldo in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Volterra via Genoa, Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop, Lucca, Ricasoli Fs, and Pontedera Corsia 4 in around 15h 6m.

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