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

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Volterra is to bus which costs €55 - €130 and takes 21h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Volterra is to fly and bus which takes 5h 38m and costs €65 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Volterra?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Volterra. However, there are services departing from Piazza Boiardo and arriving at Volterra via Palermo, Viale Cavour 76 and Colle Val D'Elsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 12m.

How far is it from Sicily to Volterra?

The distance between Sicily and Volterra is 750 km.

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

The best way to get from Sicily to Volterra without a car is to train which takes 17h 4m and costs €130 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Sicily to Volterra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Volterra bus from?

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

Train or bus from Sicily to Volterra?

The best way to get from Sicily to Volterra is to train which takes 17h 4m and costs €130 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 21h 12m.

Where does the Sicily to Volterra bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Volterra?

There are 2104+ hotels available in Volterra.

Sicily to Volterra - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Sicily to Volterra by plane, bus, ferry, car, train (Trenitalia), 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.

Fly Palermo Airport to Pisa International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)PMO - PSA
2. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to V.Garibaldi 26 Lato Bar
6h 1m
€65–283
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo to SienaN597
21h 12m
€56–121
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Naples
2. Drive from Port of Naples to Volterra
13h 28m
€116–166
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma TerminiIc
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Florence Santa Maria Novella
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to CertaldoRe
17h 4m
€132–269
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Pisa International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)CTA - PSA
2. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to V.Garibaldi 26 Lato Bar
5h 38m
€68–240
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Florence Peretola Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)CTA - 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
6h 27m
€63–228
Fly Palermo Airport to Florence Peretola Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)PMO - 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
6h 55m
€90–261
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)CTA - 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
7h 11m
€69–285
Fly Palermo Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)PMO - 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
7h 39m
€81–288
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma TerminiIc
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to CecinaRe
3. Take the bus from Cecina Stazione Fs to Volterra790
19h
€67–189

Sicily to Volterra by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

21h 12mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 750.5 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Volterra via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini, Firenze S.M.N., and Certaldo in around 17h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Palermo to Siena once daily. Tickets cost €55–120 and the journey takes 16h 20m.

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