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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Volterra is to train and bus via La Spezia which costs €30 - €45 and takes 12h 15m.

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 47m 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 47m.

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 17m and costs €130 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 17m and costs €130 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €65 and takes 9h 47m.

Where does the Lugano to Volterra bus arrive?

Lugano to Volterra bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 47m to drive from Lugano to Volterra.

Where can I stay near Volterra?

There are 2298+ 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 (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 Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Certaldotrain Re
6h 17m
€133–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Poggibonsibus N527
9h 47m
€28–65
Drive 421.8 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Volterracar 421.8 km
4h 47m
€74–106
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly, train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane MXP - 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
9h 38m
€81–222
Train, bus via Florence
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pontedera-Casciana Ttrain Re
4. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to V.Garibaldi 26 Lato Barbus 500
7h 26m
€71–155
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Pisa Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to Volterrabus 500
10h 37m
€60–177
Train, bus via La Spezia
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to La Spezia Centraletrain
2. Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Pontedera-Casciana Ttrain Re
3. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to Volterrabus 500
12h 15m
€30–41
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly, train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane LIN - 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 1m
€119–297

Lugano to Volterra by bus and foot

4Weekly Services

9h 47mAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lugano to Volterra.

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Distance: 473.2 km
Duration: 6h 17m

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 17m. 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 47m.

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