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

The cheapest way to get from Volterra to Lyon is to bus which costs €55 - €130 and takes 14h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Volterra to Lyon is to drive which takes 7h 23m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Volterra and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Volterra to Lyon. However, there are services departing from V.Garibaldi 26 Lato Bar and arriving at Lyon via Colle V.Elsa and Siena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

How far is it from Volterra to Lyon?

The distance between Volterra and Lyon is 841 km. The road distance is 689.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Volterra to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 10h 10m and costs €140 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 10h 10m to get from Volterra to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Volterra to Lyon bus from?

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

Train or bus from Volterra to Lyon?

The best way to get from Volterra to Lyon is to train which takes 10h 10m and costs €140 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 14h 40m.

Where does the Volterra to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Volterra to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Volterra to Lyon is 689 km. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Volterra to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 171+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Volterra to Lyon 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 Lyon Part DieuFr
10h 10m
€145–303
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontedera Autostazione500
2. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Genova P.Za PrincipeFb / ...
3. Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
15h 50m
€47–171
Bus
1. Take the bus from Siena to Lyon516
14h 40m
€58–123
Drive 689.4 km
1. Drive from Volterra to Lyon689.4 km
7h 23m
€109–157
Bus, train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BLQ - LYS
8h 33m
€87–334
Bus, train via Turin
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontedera Autostazione500
2. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Genova P.Za PrincipeFb / ...
3. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Torino Lingotto
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part DieuFr
12h 19m
€80–295
Bus, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly
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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FLR - LYS
7h 45m
€71–247
Bus, train, train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly
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 Florence Santa Maria Novella to Roma Termini
4. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FCO - LYS
10h 18m
€85–300

Volterra to Lyon by bus and foot

5Weekly Services

14h 40mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 840.9 km
Duration: 10h 10m

What companies run services between Volterra, Italy and Lyon, France?

You can take a vehicle from Volterra to Lyon Part Dieu via Certaldo, Florence Santa Maria Novella, and Milano Centrale in around 10h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Siena to Lyon 5 times a week. Tickets cost €55–120 and the journey takes 12h.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.