- 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
$65
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
11 h 45 m
Average duration
12 h 1 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
655 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lecce to Siena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lecce to Siena will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.
Of the 13 buses that leave Lecce for Siena on Fri, Jul 31, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 the direct buses cover the 655 km distance in an average of 12 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 45 m .
On Fri, Jul 31 the slowest buses will take 12 h 15 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.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lecce to Siena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 406 miles (655 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price | $94 Average price | $218 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 3m Average total duration 11h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 29m Average total duration 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lecce to Siena:
A bus is $52 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lecce to Siena costing on average $91 (€75).
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lecce to Siena costing on average $94 (€77).
Other travel options to Siena take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 59m.
Bus takes on average 11h 33m.
Tickets start at around $39 (€32) compared to roughly $218 (€179) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $179 (€147). The journey takes 11h 33m versus 8h 1m 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.
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 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:24PM | Duration 13h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 09:49PM | Duration 12h29 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:04PM | Duration 13h34 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:04AM | Duration 13h34 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
The table below shows live departures for Lecce to Siena buses for today, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 12h29 | 9:49 PM Siena, Siena/Viale Pietro Toselli | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 12h35 | 9:55 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 13h50 | 12:40 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 13h50 | 6:05 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 1 transfer | |
107 | 8:15 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 12h30 | 8:45 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 12h15 | 9:15 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 12h30 | 11:25 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 12h10 | 5:10 PM Siena, P.za Gramsc | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 11h54 | 4:54 PM Siena, Siena/Viale Pietro Toselli | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 12h00 | 5:00 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 1 transfer | |
206 | 5:05 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 11h45 | 4:50 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 13h05 | 6:35 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) | 13h09 | 8:24 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Lecce to Siena run on average 15 times per day, taking around 11h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:39. The fastest bus covers the 406 miles (655 km) distance in 11h 45m.
Distance 406 miles (655 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 11h 45m |
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 Lecce 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 Lecce to Siena buses use the Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) to Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) station pair, with some services arriving at Siena, Siena/Viale Pietro Toselli. Use this guide to compare Lecce and Siena bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Available at Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lecce, Parcheggio Ex-Foro Boario (Terminal Bus): Ramps.
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