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

The cheapest way to get from Volterra to Messina is to bus and car ferry which costs €65 - €120 and takes 16h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Volterra to Messina is to taxi and fly and ferry which takes 5h 15m and costs €170 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Volterra and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Volterra to Messina. However, there are services departing from V.Garibaldi 26 Lato Bar and arriving at Messina via Colle V.Elsa and Siena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

How far is it from Volterra to Messina?

The distance between Volterra and Messina is 960 km.

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

The best way to get from Volterra to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Volterra to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Volterra to Messina bus from?

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

Where does the Volterra to Messina bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1085+ hotels available in Messina.

Volterra to Messina - 9 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Volterra to Messina by taxi, plane, train, ferry, bus, night train, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi to Pisa International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Volterra to Pisa International Airport (PSA)taxi
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane PSA - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
5h 47m
€165–321
Bus, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontedera Autostazionebus
2. Take the train from Pontedera-Casciana T to Firenze S.M.N.train
3. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FLR - CTA
4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 41m
€52–184
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Certaldo to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Villa San Giovannitrain
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
10h 51m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Siena to Messinabus N597 / ...
14h 5m
€63–115
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontedera Autostazionebus 500
2. Take the night train from Pisa Centrale to Messina Centralenighttrain Ini
15h 30m
€95–189
Taxi to Pisa International Airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
1. Take the taxi from Volterra to Pisa International Airport (PSA)taxi
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane PSA - REG
3. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
5h 15m
€170–342
Taxi to Pisa International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Volterra to Pisa International Airport (PSA)taxi
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane PSA - PMO
3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 32m
€176–390
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Colle V.Elsa to Firenze Autostazionebus 131
2. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Villa San Giovannibus
3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
16h 21m
€66–117
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Volterra to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
9h 33m
€147–213

Volterra to Messina by bus and foot

5Weekly Services

14h 5mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Volterra to Messina.

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Distance: 960 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Siena to Messina twice daily. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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