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 €35 - €130 and takes 14h 18m.

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 and ferry which takes 7h 14m and costs €75 - €310.

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 18m.

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 1011+ 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.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 / ...
11h 20m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Siena to Messinabus N597 / ...
14h 18m
€38–123
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 40m
€83–121
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Volterra to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
9h 33m
€148–214
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontedera Autostazionebus 500
2. Take the bus from PISA - Via Pietrasantina Parcheggio to Villa S. Giovannibus
3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
17h 24m
€71–124
Bus to Pisa International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontedera Autostazionebus
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
7h 43m
€71–219
Bus, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
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 35m
€50–209
Bus, train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontedera Autostazionebus
2. Take the train from Pontedera-Casciana T to Firenze S.M.N.train
3. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centraletrain
4. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BLQ - CTA
5. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 30m
€67–251
Bus to Pisa International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontedera Autostazionebus
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane PSA - PMO
3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 30m
€95–268
Bus to Pisa International Airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontedera Autostazionebus
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
7h 14m
€78–302

Volterra to Messina by bus and foot

5Weekly Services

14h 18mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest 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 €40–120 and the journey takes 11h 35m. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route once daily.

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