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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Volterra is to bus via Florence which costs €45 - €85 and takes 15h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Volterra is to drive which takes 7h 28m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Volterra?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Volterra. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Volterra via Piazza Mazzini [3] and Colle Val D'Elsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.

How far is it from Lyon to Volterra?

The distance between Lyon and Volterra is 841 km. The road distance is 689.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Volterra without a car is to train which takes 9h 46m and costs €160 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Lyon to Volterra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Volterra bus from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Volterra?

The best way to get from Lyon to Volterra is to train which takes 9h 46m and costs €160 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 14h 22m.

Where does the Lyon to Volterra bus arrive?

Lyon to Volterra bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Poggibonsi station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Volterra?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Volterra is 689 km. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Lyon to Volterra.

Where can I stay near Volterra?

There are 2643+ hotels available in Volterra.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Volterra by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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

Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
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
9h 46m
€160–273
Bus via Florence
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lione to Firenzebus Lione - Firenze
2. Take the bus from Stazione Leopolda to Colle V.Elsabus 131
15h 22m
€48–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Poggibonsibus N527
14h 22m
€58–99
Drive 689.2 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Volterracar 689.2 km
7h 28m
€106–153
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane LYS - 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
7h 49m
€97–255
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Lingotto to Pisa Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to Volterrabus 500
12h 2m
€76–168
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane LYS - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
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 43m
€89–313
Fly to Pisa International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane LYS - PSA
2. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to V.Garibaldi 26 Lato Barbus
10h 19m
€80–302
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane LYS - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Firenze S.M.N.train
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 45m
€83–295

Lyon to Volterra by bus and foot

4Weekly Services

14h 22mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lyon to Volterra.

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Distance: 841.3 km
Duration: 9h 46m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Volterra, Italy?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Volterra via Milano Centrale, Firenze S.M.N., and Certaldo in around 9h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Poggibonsi 4 times a week. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 11h 55m.

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