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 €45 - €150 and takes 18h 55m.

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 24m and costs €70 - €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 55m.

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 train which takes 16h 13m and costs €130 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m 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 train which takes 16h 13m and costs €130 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €150 and takes 18h 55m.

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 5844+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

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

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 to Palermo Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontedera Autostazione
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)PSA - PMO
5h 24m
€71–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Siena to PalermoN597
18h 55m
€48–143
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Volterra to Port of Naples
2. Take the ferry from Port of Naples to Port of Palermo
13h 19m
€114–162
Train
1. Take the train from Certaldo to Firenze S.M.N.Re
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Roma Termini
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo CentraleIc
16h 13m
€134–245
Bus, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Palermo 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 Palermo Airport (PMO)FLR - PMO
6h 21m
€75–222
Bus, train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Palermo 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 Palermo Airport (PMO)BLQ - PMO
7h 4m
€66–299
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 Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
7h 45m
€74–212
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Cecina Stazione Fs790
2. Take the train from Cecina to CivitavecchiaIc
3. Take the ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port of Palermo
17h 58m
€86–122

Volterra to Palermo by bus and foot

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18h 55mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 751.4 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a vehicle from Volterra to Palermo Centrale via Certaldo, Florence Santa Maria Novella, and Roma Termini in around 16h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Siena to Palermo once daily. Tickets cost €45–140 and the journey takes 16h 15m.

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