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How to get from Florence to Volterra by bus and train?

From Florence to Volterra by bus and train

To get from Florence to Volterra in Florence, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the R train from Florence Santa Maria Novella station to Pontedera-Casciana Terme station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the 790 bus from St. Alessandro station to Saline Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min. The bus and train schedule from Florence may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Volterra on the Moovit app.

193min
Walk to train station
Train - R
Bus - 500500
Bus - 790790
Walk to Volterra
Leaves from Florence Santa Maria Novella

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    1.14 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - R
    Wait for train
    R
    Livorno Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Pontedera-Casciana Terme
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pontedera
    140 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Volterra Martyrs of Liberty Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Via Garibaldi 26 Bar Side
    ID B7124
    73 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St. Alessandro
    ID VOL037
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 790790
    Wait for bus
    790
    Saline Railway Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saline Railway Station
    ID VOL448
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Volterra
    Walk to
    Volterra
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Florence to Volterra by bus and train via R, 500 and 780

To get from Florence to Volterra in Florence, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the R train from Florence Santa Maria Novella station to Pontedera-Casciana Terme station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the 780 bus from St. Alessandro station to Saline Massetana Former Coop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min. The bus and train schedule from Florence may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Volterra on the Moovit app.

200min
Walk to train station
Train - R
Bus - 500500
Bus - 780780
Walk to Volterra
Leaves from Florence Santa Maria Novella

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    1.14 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - R
    Wait for train
    R
    Livorno Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Pontedera-Casciana Terme
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pontedera
    140 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Volterra Martyrs of Liberty Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Via Garibaldi 26 Bar Side
    ID B7124
    73 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St. Alessandro
    ID VOL037
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 780780
    Wait for bus
    780
    Castelnuovo Val Di Cecina
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saline Massetana Former Coop
    ID VOL520
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Volterra
    Walk to
    Volterra
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Florence to Volterra

The distance between Florence, Florence and Volterra, Florence is approximately 113.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 193 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Florence to Volterra by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Florence – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Florence to Volterra

To check the bus and train schedule from Florence to Volterra using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Florence) and destination (Volterra), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Alternative route from Florence to Volterra by bus and train via R, 500 and 780

To get from Florence to Volterra in Florence, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the R train from Florence Santa Maria Novella station to Pontedera-Casciana Terme station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the 780 bus from St. Alessandro station to Saline Massetana Former Coop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min. The bus and train schedule from Florence may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Volterra on the Moovit app.

200min
Walk to train station
Train - R
Bus - 500500
Bus - 780780
Walk to Volterra
Leaves from Florence Santa Maria Novella

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    1.14 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - R
    Wait for train
    R
    Livorno Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Pontedera-Casciana Terme
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pontedera
    140 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Volterra Martyrs of Liberty Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Via Garibaldi 26 Bar Side
    ID B7124
    73 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St. Alessandro
    ID VOL037
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 780780
    Wait for bus
    780
    Castelnuovo Val Di Cecina
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saline Massetana Former Coop
    ID VOL520
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Volterra
    Walk to
    Volterra
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Florence to Volterra?

    The fastest way takes 193 minutes, using Train line Florence - Pisa - Livorno, Bus line 500, Bus line Volterra-Saline-Cecina Station.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Florence to Volterra?

    The alternative route takes 200 minutes, using Train line Florence - Pisa - Livorno, Bus line 500, Bus line Volterra-Saline-Pomarance-Larderello-Castelnuovo VDC-Monterotondo.

  • Is there a direct train between Florence and Volterra in Florence?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Florence to Volterra in Florence?

    The R train line goes from Florence Santa Maria Novella station near Florence to Livorno Central station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Livorno Central station near Volterra in Florence.

  • How long does it take to travel from Florence to Volterra in Florence by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Florence and Volterra in Florence by train and bus is about 3 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Florence to get to Volterra in Florence?

    Get on the R train from the Florence Santa Maria Novella station near Florence in Florence.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Florence and Volterra in Florence?

    Get off the train at the Livorno Central stop, which is closest to Volterra in Florence.