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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Volterra is to bus and train which costs €45 - €110 and takes 15h 47m.

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 Poggibonsi Fs [2] and Colle Val D'Elsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.

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 39m and costs €140 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 9h 39m 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 39m and costs €140 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €85 and takes 14h 25m.

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 2242+ hotels available in Volterra.

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

There are 8 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 39m
€144–309
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Pisa Centraletrain Fb / ...
3. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to Volterrabus 500
15h 47m
€45–108
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Poggibonsibus N527
14h 25m
€61–85
Drive 689.2 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Volterracar 689.2 km
7h 28m
€106–153
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport 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 42m
€89–222
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 Fr
3. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to Volterrabus 500
11h 45m
€91–239
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport 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 32m
€98–309
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane GVA - 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
11h 22m
€113–309

Lyon to Volterra by bus and foot

4Weekly Services

14h 25mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lyon to Volterra.

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Distance: 840.9 km
Duration: 9h 39m

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 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Poggibonsi 4 times a week. Tickets cost €60–85 and the journey takes 11h 55m.

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