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

The cheapest way to get from Volterra to Bern is to bus via Genoa which costs SFr 40 - SFr 120 and takes 15h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Volterra to Bern is to drive which takes 7h 34m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 160.

Is there a direct bus between Volterra and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Volterra to Bern. However, there are services departing from Volterra and arriving at Bern via Pontedera Capolinea, Lucca and Genoa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 34m.

How far is it from Volterra to Bern?

The distance between Volterra and Bern is 659 km. The road distance is 660.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Volterra to Bern without a car is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Volterra to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Volterra to Bern bus from?

Volterra to Bern bus services, operated by Consorzio Pisano Trasporti, depart from Volterra station.

Train or bus from Volterra to Bern?

The best way to get from Volterra to Bern is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus via Genoa, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 120 and takes 15h 34m.

Where does the Volterra to Bern bus arrive?

Volterra to Bern bus services, operated by Consorzio Pisano Trasporti, arrive at Pontedera Autostazione station.

Can I drive from Volterra to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Volterra to Bern is 661 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Volterra to Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 320+ hotels available in Bern.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Volterra to Bern by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 Certaldo to Firenze S.M.N.Re
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to BernEc
8h 35m
CHF 144–248
Bus via Genoa
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontedera Autostazione500
2. Take the bus from Lucca to Genoa503
3. Take the bus from Genoa to Bern
15h 34m
CHF 44–116
Drive 660.7 km
1. Drive from Volterra to Bern660.7 km
7h 34m
CHF 107–155
Bus, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontedera Autostazione
2. Take the train from Pontedera-Casciana T to Firenze S.M.N.
3. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FLR - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
7h 51m
CHF 120–320
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontedera Autostazione500
2. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Milano CentraleIc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to BernEc
13h 7m
CHF 85–186
Bus
1. Take the bus from Siena to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station1509 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bern
16h 32m
CHF 74–116
Bus, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontedera Autostazione
2. Take the train from Pontedera-Casciana T to Firenze S.M.N.
3. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Basel (BSL)FLR - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
10h 24m
CHF 128–285
Bus, train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontedera Autostazione
2. Take the train from Pontedera-Casciana T to Firenze S.M.N.
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
4. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BLQ - ZRH
5. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
8h 29m
CHF 131–361

Volterra to Bern by bus

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15h 34mAverage Duration

CHF 44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 658.7 km
Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Volterra, Italy and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a vehicle from Volterra to Bern via Certaldo, Florence Santa Maria Novella, and Milano Centrale in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Volterra to Bern via Pontedera Capolinea, Regina Margherita Fs, Lucca, and Genoa in around 15h 34m.

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