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

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Volterra is to bus and line 770 bus which costs €13 - €22 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Volterra is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Volterra?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Volterra. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Volterra via Poggibonsi Fs and Colle Val D'elsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Bologna to Volterra?

The distance between Bologna and Volterra is 186 km. The road distance is 169.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bologna to Volterra without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 1m and costs €100 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Bologna to Volterra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Volterra bus from?

Bologna to Volterra bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Bologna to Volterra bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bologna to Volterra?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Volterra is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Bologna to Volterra.

Where can I stay near Volterra?

There are 2444+ hotels available in Volterra.

Bologna to Volterra - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and line 770 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Bologna to Volterra by train, taxi, bus, or car

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Certaldotrain Re
3. Take the taxi from Certaldo to Volterrataxi
3h 1m
€106–146
Bus, line 770 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Poggibonsibus N527
2. Take the bus from Colle Val D'elsa to Volterrabus 770
4h 31m
€13–22
Drive 169.3 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Volterracar 169.3 km
2h 14m
€27–39
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pontedera-Casciana Ttrain Re
3. Take the bus from Pontedera to Volterra Porta All'arcobus 500
3h 59m
€20–42

Bologna to Volterra by bus and foot

4Weekly Services

4h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 185.8 km
Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Bologna Centrale to Volterra via Poggibonsi, Poggibonsi Fs, and Colle Val D'elsa in around 4h 31m.

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