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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Volterra is to bus which costs €60 - €85 and takes 14h 21m.

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 24m 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 21m.

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 59m and costs €150 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 9h 59m 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 59m and costs €150 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €85 and takes 14h 21m.

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 24m to drive from Lyon to Volterra.

Where can I stay near Volterra?

There are 2116+ hotels available in Volterra.

Lyon to Volterra - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Lyon 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 Lyon Part Dieu to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to CertaldoRe
9h 59m
€150–308
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Pisa CentraleFb / ...
3. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to Volterra500
15h 34m
€43–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to PoggibonsiN527
14h 21m
€61–85
Drive 689.2 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Volterra689.2 km
7h 24m
€108–155
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)LYS - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pontedera-Casciana T
3. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to V.Garibaldi 26 Lato Bar
7h 41m
€71–258
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta SusaFr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Pisa CentraleFb
3. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to Volterra500
11h 55m
€79–279
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)LYS - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
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
8h 31m
€87–315

Lyon to Volterra by bus and foot

4Weekly Services

14h 21mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 841.2 km
Duration: 9h 59m

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 59m. 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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