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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Volterra is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 12h 22m.

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 56m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Volterra?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Volterra. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Volterra via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Piazza Mazzini [3] and Colle Val D'Elsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

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 50m and costs €180 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m 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 FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Volterra?

The best way to get from Zurich to Volterra is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs €180 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 12h 22m.

Where does the Zurich to Volterra bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Volterra?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Volterra is 625 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Zurich to Volterra.

Where can I stay near Volterra?

There are 2298+ hotels available in Volterra.

Zurich to Volterra - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Volterra by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Certaldotrain Re
8h 50m
€188–328
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milanbus FlixBus N177 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Poggibonsibus N527
12h 22m
€40–71
Drive 624.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Volterracar 624.6 km
6h 56m
€107–155
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pontedera-Casciana Ttrain
3. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to V.Garibaldi 26 Lato Barbus
7h 19m
€104–279
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Pisa Centraletrain Ic
4. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to Volterrabus 500
13h 16m
€116–280
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Como Piazzale San Gottardobus
2. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to La Spezia Centraletrain
3. Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Pontedera-Casciana Ttrain Re
4. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to Volterrabus 500
15h 27m
€43–61
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pontedera-Casciana Ttrain
4. Take the bus from Pontedera Corsia 4 to V.Garibaldi 26 Lato Barbus
8h 7m
€98–327

Zurich to Volterra by bus and foot

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12h 22mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Zurich to Volterra.

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Distance: 649.9 km
Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Volterra via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, Firenze S.M.N., and Certaldo in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Volterra via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Poggibonsi, Piazza Mazzini [3], and Colle Val D'Elsa in around 12h 22m.

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