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

The cheapest way to get from Volterra to Palermo is to bus which costs €70 - €140 and takes 18h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Volterra to Palermo is to bus and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs €55 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Volterra and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Volterra to Palermo. However, there are services departing from V.Garibaldi 26 Lato Bar and arriving at Palermo via Colle V.Elsa and Siena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 40m.

How far is it from Volterra to Palermo?

The distance between Volterra and Palermo is 751 km.

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

The best way to get from Volterra to Palermo without a car is to bus and train and ferry via Messina which takes 15h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Volterra to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Volterra to Palermo bus from?

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

Train or bus from Volterra to Palermo?

The best way to get from Volterra to Palermo is to bus which takes 18h 40m and costs €70 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €290 and takes 18h 5m.

Where does the Volterra to Palermo bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5776+ hotels available in Palermo.

Volterra to Palermo - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Volterra to Palermo by bus, plane, train, ferry, train (Trenitalia), taxi, or car ferry

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

Bus to Pisa International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontedera Autostazionebus
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane PSA - PMO
5h 27m
€56–222
Bus, train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
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. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
4. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BLQ - PMO
7h 12m
€54–270
Bus, train, ferry via Messina
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontedera Autostazionebus 500
2. Take the train from Pontedera-Casciana T to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
3. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Villa San Giovannitrain
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
15h 50m
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Cecina Stazione Fsbus 790
2. Take the train from Cecina to Civitavecchiatrain
3. Take the ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port of Palermoferry
18h 23m
€72–167
Bus
1. Take the bus from Siena to Palermobus N597
18h 40m
€73–133
Bus, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly
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 Palermo Airport (PMO)plane FLR - PMO
6h 27m
€60–182
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Cecina to Roma Terminitrain 4133 / ...
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
18h 5m
€105–286
Taxi, car ferry
1. Take the taxi from Volterra to Livornotaxi
2. Take the car ferry from Livorno to Port of Palermocarferry
20h 40m
€155–196

Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

19Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Volterra to Palermo.

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Distance: 751.4 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Siena to Palermo once daily. Tickets cost €70–130 and the journey takes 16h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S.Alessandro to Palermo Centrale via Cecina Stazione Fs, Cecina, and Roma Termini in around 18h 5m.

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