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 €30 - €80 and takes 18h 43m.

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 €75 - €220.

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 43m.

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 20m and costs €120 - €250.

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 train which takes 16h 20m and costs €120 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 18h 43m.

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 5746+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Volterra to Palermo by bus, plane, train (Trenitalia), taxi, car ferry, 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 Autostazionebus
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane PSA - PMO
5h 27m
€76–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Siena to Palermobus N597
18h 43m
€33–78
Train
1. Take the train from Certaldo to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Roma Terminitrain
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
16h 20m
€121–244
Taxi, car ferry
1. Take the taxi from Volterra to Livornotaxi
2. Take the car ferry from Livorno to Port of Palermocarferry
20h 40m
€165–196
Bus, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Palermo 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. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane FLR - PMO
6h 24m
€68–202
Bus, train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Palermo 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 Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
4. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BLQ - PMO
7h 8m
€72–299
Bus to Pisa International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
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 bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
7h 46m
€67–221
Bus via Rome
1. Take the bus from Siena - p.zza Rosselli to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus Siena
2. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Palermo Terminal Busbus Itabus
21h 15m
€43–63

Volterra to Palermo by bus and foot

5Weekly Services

18h 43mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest 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?

You can take a vehicle from Volterra to Palermo Centrale via Certaldo, Florence Santa Maria Novella, and Roma Termini in around 16h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Siena to Palermo once daily. Tickets cost €30–75 and the journey takes 16h.

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