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

The cheapest way to get from Volterra to Messina is to bus which costs €30 - €130 and takes 14h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Volterra to Messina is to bus and fly which takes 6h 59m and costs €65 - €220.

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 15m.

How far is it from Volterra to Messina?

The distance between Volterra and Messina is 1018 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 11h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 20m 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 1015+ hotels available in Messina.

Volterra to Messina - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Volterra to Messina by train, ferry, bus, night train, car, car ferry, 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, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Certaldo to Firenze S.M.N.Re
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Villa San Giovanni
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina MarittimaV1 / ...
11h 20m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Siena to MessinaN597 / ...
14h 15m
€33–123
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontedera Autostazione500
2. Take the night train from Pisa Centrale to Messina CentraleIni
16h 20m
€82–121
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Volterra to Villa San Giovanni
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
10h 10m
€146–210
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontedera Autostazione500
2. Take the bus from PISA - Via Pietrasantina Parcheggio to Villa S. Giovanni
3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
17h 24m
€70–124
Bus to Pisa International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontedera Autostazione
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)PSA - CTA
3. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura
6h 59m
€68–215
Bus, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa 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 Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)FLR - CTA
4. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura
7h 51m
€53–218
Bus to Pisa International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontedera Autostazione
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)PSA - PMO
3. Take the train from Palermo Aeroporto to Messina Centrale
8h 56m
€82–316
Bus, train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa 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 Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)BLQ - CTA
5. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura
8h 34m
€59–305
Bus, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Palermo 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 Palermo Airport (PMO)FLR - PMO
4. Take the train from Palermo Aeroporto to Messina Centrale
9h 53m
€92–289

Volterra to Messina by bus and foot

5Weekly Services

14h 15mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,017.9 km
Duration: 11h 20m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Siena to Messina twice daily. Tickets cost €30–120 and the journey takes 11h 35m.

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