The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Volterra
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 37 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
127 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Volterra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Volterra will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bologna for Volterra on Thu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 127 km distance in an average of 5 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 6 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bologna to Volterra
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Volterra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€40 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest |
2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bologna to Volterra train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Volterra trains for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:24 AM Bologna | 6h54 | 1:18 PM Volterra | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:27 PM Bologna | 4h20 | 4:47 PM Volterra | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Volterra
Trains from Bologna to Volterra run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $12 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:12, the last at 18:52. The fastest train covers the 78 miles (127 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 78 miles (127 km) |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 20m |
First train 07:12 |
Last train 18:52 |
Train companies: Regionale from Bologna to Volterra trainsRegionale trains will get you between Bologna and Volterra from $12 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bologna to Volterra
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Volterra by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Volterra, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna to Volterra
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- Bus: Consorzio Pisano Trasporti operates services to Volterra
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