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

The cheapest way to get from Volterra to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 25 - SFr 55 and takes 10h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Volterra to Lugano is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

Is there a direct bus between Volterra and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Volterra to Lugano. However, there are services departing from V.Garibaldi 26 Lato Bar and arriving at Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani via Colle V.Elsa and Siena Central Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

How far is it from Volterra to Lugano?

The distance between Volterra and Lugano is 473 km. The road distance is 422 km.

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

The best way to get from Volterra to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Volterra to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Volterra to Lugano bus from?

Volterra to Lugano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Siena Central Train Station.

Train or bus from Volterra to Lugano?

The best way to get from Volterra to Lugano is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 55 and takes 10h 29m.

Where does the Volterra to Lugano bus arrive?

Volterra to Lugano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani station.

Can I drive from Volterra to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Volterra to Lugano is 422 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Volterra to Lugano.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 5933+ hotels available in Lugano.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Volterra to Lugano 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 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 LuganoEc
5h 56m
CHF 94–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Siena Central Train Station to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo CianiItabus
10h 29m
CHF 26–53
Drive 422 km
1. Drive from Volterra to Lugano422 km
4h 43m
CHF 69–100
Bus, train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
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 Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)FLR - MXP
4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
9h 26m
CHF 80–236
Bus, train via Milan
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontedera Autostazione500
2. Take the train from Pontedera-Casciana T to Firenze S.M.N.Re
3. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centrale
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LuganoEc
6h 50m
CHF 38–94
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontedera Autostazione500
2. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to LuganoEc
11h 2m
CHF 91–150
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontedera Autostazione500
2. Take the bus from Lucca to Milan544
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Lugano
13h 20m
CHF 40–61
Bus, train, fly to Milan Linate Airport
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 Milan Linate Airport (LIN)FLR - LIN
4. Take the train from Monza to Lugano
9h 23m
CHF 106–309

Volterra to Lugano by bus and foot

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10h 29mAverage Duration

CHF 26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 472.8 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a vehicle from Volterra to Lugano via Certaldo, Florence Santa Maria Novella, and Milano Centrale in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Siena Central Train Station to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 23–50 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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