- Must visit
Museo Civico
Siena’s main civic museum displays Lorenzetti’s frescoes and superb medieval art inside the historic town hall. It is essential for understanding the city.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
9 h 35 m
Average duration
10 h 51 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
516 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bari to Siena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bari to Siena will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 7 buses that leave Bari for Siena on Tue, Jul 28, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 28 the direct buses cover the 516 km distance in an average of 10 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 35 m .
On Tue, Jul 28 the slowest buses will take 11 h 19 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bari to Siena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 320 miles (516 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price | $43 Average price | $153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 58m Average total duration 8h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bari to Siena:
A bus is $12 (€12) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bari to Siena costing on average $43 (€43).
A bus is $39 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to Siena costing on average $70 (€70).
Other travel options to Siena take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 28m.
Bus takes on average 9h 18m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€31) compared to roughly $153 (€153) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $123 (€123). The journey takes 9h 18m versus 6h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Marino Autolinee, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 08:24PM | Duration 11h29 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 12:04AM | Duration 11h19 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 01:04AM | Duration 11h19 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 09:21PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 13h19 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
The table below shows live departures for Bari to Siena buses for today, Monday, July 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2214 · 1121 | 8:20 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 13h00 | 9:20 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 13h40 | 11:35 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 1 transfer | |
107 | 11:00 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 9h45 | 8:45 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, July 28 | |||||
![]() | 5:00 AM Bari | 11h05 | 4:05 PM Siena | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Bari | 11h05 | 5:05 PM Siena | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Bari | 11h10 | 10:40 PM Siena | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Bari | 11h19 | 12:04 AM Siena | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bari to Siena run on average 18 times per day, taking around 9h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:39. The fastest bus covers the 320 miles (516 km) distance in 9h 30m.
Distance 320 miles (516 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€14) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 9h 30m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:39 PM |
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Discover the best of Siena — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Siena trip today.
Siena’s main civic museum displays Lorenzetti’s frescoes and superb medieval art inside the historic town hall. It is essential for understanding the city.
This major museum complex occupies a former hospital and combines archaeology, frescoes, chapels, and underground spaces in a memorable setting.
The cathedral museum preserves sculptures, stained glass, and treasures from the Duomo complex, including close views of masterpieces and architecture.
Siena’s iconic shell-shaped square is the social and visual heart of the city, perfect for architecture, people-watching, and understanding the Palio.
This broad square in front of the cathedral frames some of Siena’s finest Gothic monuments and is a natural stop on any walking route.
The city’s main pedestrian street links major sights with shops and noble facades. It is ideal for a first walk through Siena’s historic core.
Thick rustic soup of bread, beans, cavolo nero and vegetables. A Tuscan staple in Siena, prized for peasant roots and deep, comforting flavor.
Dense vegetable and bread soup made with beans, tomato, onion, celery and stale bread. Traditional cucina povera, often linked to Sienese home cooking.
Hand-rolled thick spaghetti, usually served with rich garlic-forward tomato sauce or duck ragù. A classic Tuscan pasta common in Siena trattorie.
Popular central trattoria focused on pici, ribollita and other regional staples, offering a casual atmosphere near major sights.
Well-known osteria for classic Tuscan and Sienese dishes, with a cozy brick interior and strong local wine selection.
Elegant Michelin-starred restaurant near Piazza del Campo, known for refined Tuscan tasting menus and polished historic atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy: lodging and dining cost more than small towns, but transit is limited and many sights are walkable.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; taxis are usually rounded up; cafés need no tip.
Official public transport app
Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) -> Piazza del Campo, Siena
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bari to Siena by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Siena, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bari to Siena buses use the Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe) to Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) station pair, with some services arriving at Siena, Siena/Viale Pietro Toselli. Use this guide to compare Bari and Siena bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe) is 1 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe): Ramps.
Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła is 7 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła.
Available at Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari, Aeroporto di Bari-Karol Wojtyła: Elevators, ramps.
Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino) is 1 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Italiana (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Trattoria del Corso (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino).
Available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino): Elevators, ramps.
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