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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Volterra is to bus which costs €35 - €95 and takes 14h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Volterra is to bus and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs €65 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Volterra?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Volterra. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Volterra via Viale Cavour 76 and Colle Val D'Elsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.

How far is it from Messina to Volterra?

The distance between Messina and Volterra is 992 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Volterra without a car is to ferry and train which takes 11h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 17m to get from Messina to Volterra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Volterra bus from?

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

Where does the Messina to Volterra bus arrive?

Messina to Volterra bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Siena station.

Where can I stay near Volterra?

There are 2218+ hotels available in Volterra.

Messina to Volterra - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Messina to Volterra by ferry, train, bus, night train, car, car ferry, 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.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli AfragolaFa / ...
3. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Florence Santa Maria Novella
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to CertaldoRe
11h 17m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina to SienaN597 / ...
14h 54m
€35–95
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Pisa CentraleIni
2. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to Volterra500
16h 51m
€82–116
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Volterra
9h 27m
€142–222
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
2. Take the bus from Villa S. Giovanni to PISA - Via Pietrasantina Parcheggio
3. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to Volterra500
17h 48m
€70–124
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)CTA - PSA
3. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to V.Garibaldi 26 Lato Bar
6h 52m
€68–216
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)CTA - FLR
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
7h 41m
€53–209
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)CTA - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pontedera-Casciana T
5. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to V.Garibaldi 26 Lato Bar
8h 25m
€59–296
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)PMO - PSA
3. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to V.Garibaldi 26 Lato Bar
9h 32m
€77–295
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)PMO - FLR
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
10h 26m
€92–278

Messina to Volterra by bus and foot

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14h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 992.4 km
Duration: 11h 17m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Volterra, Italy?

FlixBus operates a bus from Messina to Siena twice daily. Tickets cost €35–95 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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