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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Volterra is to bus and train which costs €50 - €110 and takes 14h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Volterra is to drive which takes 6h 54m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Volterra?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Volterra. However, there are services departing from Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse and arriving at Volterra via Siena Station, Fontebecci and Colle Val D'Elsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.

How far is it from Zurich to Volterra?

The distance between Zurich and Volterra is 650 km. The road distance is 624.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Volterra without a car is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs €140 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Zurich to Volterra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Volterra bus from?

Zurich to Volterra bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Volterra?

The best way to get from Zurich to Volterra is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs €140 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €150 and takes 14h 18m.

Where does the Zurich to Volterra bus arrive?

Zurich to Volterra bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Siena Central Train Station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Volterra?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Volterra is 625 km. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Zurich to Volterra.

Where can I stay near Volterra?

There are 2221+ hotels available in Volterra.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Volterra by train, bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuganoIc2 / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to CertaldoRe
8h 52m
€147–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse to Siena Central Train StationItabus
14h 18m
€33–143
Drive 624.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Volterra624.6 km
6h 54m
€109–157
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)ZRH - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pontedera-Casciana T
3. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to V.Garibaldi 26 Lato Bar
7h 14m
€98–285
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Milan RogoredoEc
2. Take the train from Milan Rogoredo to Florence Santa Maria Novella
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pontedera-Casciana TRe
4. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to V.Garibaldi 26 Lato Bar500
9h 48m
€125–258
Train, bus via Lugano
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuganoIc2 / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Pisa CentraleIc
4. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to Volterra500
12h 53m
€72–256
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse to Parma Bus Station
2. Take the train from Parma to Pisa CentraleIc
3. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to Volterra500
14h 26m
€53–109
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)ZRH - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pontedera-Casciana T
4. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to V.Garibaldi 26 Lato Bar
7h 48m
€109–322

Zurich to Volterra by bus

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14h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 650.2 km
Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Volterra, Italy?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Volterra via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Firenze S.M.N., and Certaldo in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse to Siena Central Train Station twice daily. Tickets cost €30–140 and the journey takes 11h 30m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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