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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Volterra is to bus which costs €26 - €70 and takes 9h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Volterra is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Volterra?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Volterra. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Volterra via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Piazza Mazzini [3] and Colle Val D'Elsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

How far is it from Lugano to Volterra?

The distance between Lugano and Volterra is 473 km. The road distance is 421.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Volterra without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €100 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Lugano to Volterra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Volterra bus from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Volterra?

The best way to get from Lugano to Volterra is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €70 and takes 9h 56m.

Where does the Lugano to Volterra bus arrive?

Lugano to Volterra bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Volterra?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Volterra is 422 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Lugano to Volterra.

Where can I stay near Volterra?

There are 2094+ hotels available in Volterra.

Lugano to Volterra - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lugano to Volterra by train, bus, car, 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 Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to CertaldoRe
6h 37m
€104–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to PoggibonsiN527
9h 56m
€26–70
Drive 421.8 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Volterra421.8 km
4h 44m
€74–106
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly, train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)MXP - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pontedera-Casciana T
4. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to V.Garibaldi 26 Lato Bar
9h 31m
€87–268
Train, bus via Florence
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pontedera-Casciana TRe
4. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to V.Garibaldi 26 Lato Bar500
7h 32m
€44–106
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Pisa CentraleIc
3. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to Volterra500
10h 38m
€31–180
Train, bus via La Spezia
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to La Spezia Centrale
2. Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Pontedera-Casciana TRe
3. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to Volterra500
12h 2m
€37–56
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly, train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monza
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)LIN - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pontedera-Casciana T
4. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to V.Garibaldi 26 Lato Bar
9h 47m
€113–341

Lugano to Volterra by bus and foot

6Weekly Services

9h 56mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 473.2 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Volterra via Milano Centrale, Firenze S.M.N., and Certaldo in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Volterra via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Poggibonsi, Piazza Mazzini [3], and Colle Val D'Elsa in around 9h 56m.

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