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

The cheapest way to get from Volterra to Palermo is to bus and train and car ferry which costs €85 - €160 and takes 18h 25m.

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 12m and costs €45 - €260.

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 Volterra Porta All'arco and arriving at Palermo via Colle V.Elsa and Siena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Volterra and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Volterra to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Cecina and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.

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 bus and train and ferry which takes 14h 25m and costs €100 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m 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.

Where do I catch the Volterra to Palermo train from?

Volterra to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Cecina station.

Train or bus from Volterra to Palermo?

The best way to get from Volterra to Palermo is to train which takes 17h 25m and costs €120 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 18h 45m.

Where does the Volterra to Palermo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Volterra to Palermo train arrive?

Volterra to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Roma Termini station.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 6323+ hotels available in Palermo.

Volterra to Palermo - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

How to get fromVolterra to Palermo

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 10 ways to get from Volterra to Palermo by bus, plane, train, ferry, train (Trenitalia), car, or car ferry

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 Pontederabus
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane PSA - PMO
5h 12m
€48–251
Bus, train, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontederabus
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
6h 45m
€38–262
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontederabus 500
2. Take the train from Pontedera-Casciana T to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Napoli Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry
14h 25m
€106–225
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Cecina to Roma Terminitrain 4125 / ...
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
17h 25m
€128–289
Bus
1. Take the bus from Siena to Palermobus N597
18h 45m
€93–155
Bus, train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontederabus
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 7m
€70–204
Bus to Pisa International Airport, fly to Trapani Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontederabus
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane PSA - TPS
3. Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodibus
6h 49m
€51–255
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Volterra to Civitavecchia Portcar
2. Take the carferry from Civitavecchia Port to Palermo Portocarferry
16h 22m
€95–140
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Cecina Stazionebus 790
2. Take the train from Cecina to Civitavecchiatrain
3. Take the carferry from Civitavecchia Port to Palermo Portocarferry
18h 25m
€85–154
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Volterra to Pontederabus 500
2. Take the train from Pontedera-Casciana T to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
3. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Palermo Piazza Cairolibus
23h 30m
€202–288

Volterra to Palermo by bus, train, subway, and ferry

6Weekly Services

14h 25mAverage Duration

€106Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Volterra to Palermo.

Launch map view

Distance: 751.3 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Casallorto 1 to Palermo Centrale via Cecina Stazione, Cecina, and Roma Termini in around 17h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Siena to Palermo once daily. Tickets cost €90–150 and the journey takes 16h.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Italy

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.