There are 4 ways to get from Merano to Volterra by train (Trenitalia), car, train, or bus
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- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Certaldotrain Re
6h 57m€145–209Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pontedera-Casciana Ttrain Re
- Take the bus from Pontedera to Volterra Porta All'arcobus 500
8h 13m€59–105Drive 457.2 km
- Drive from Merano to Volterracar 457.2 km
4h 41m€74–107Train, bus via Bologna
- Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Bologna Centraletrain 89
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pontedera-Casciana Ttrain Re
- Take the bus from Pontedera to Volterrabus 500
8h 34m€68–131
Merano to Volterra by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merano to Volterra is to train and bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Merano to Volterra is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct train from Merano to Volterra. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Certaldo via Bolzano Bozen and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Merano and Volterra is 478 km. The road distance is 457.2 km.
The best way to get from Merano to Volterra without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs €140 - €210.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Merano to Volterra, including transfers.
Merano to Volterra train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
Merano to Volterra train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Volterra is 457 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Merano to Volterra.
There are 2349+ hotels available in Volterra.
What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Volterra, Italy?
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Volterra via Bolzano Bozen, Firenze S.M.N., and Certaldo in around 6h 57m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 800 142 424
- numeroverdetpl@regione.toscana.it
- Website
- at-bus.it
Bus from Pontedera to Volterra Porta All'arco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- at-bus.it
Bus from Pontedera to Volterra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- at-bus.it
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