- Must visit
Santa Maria della Scala
A vast former hospital complex opposite the cathedral, now a museum center with archaeological finds, frescoed halls, and temporary exhibitions. One of Siena’s richest cultural sites.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 21 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
183 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Parma to Siena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Parma to Siena will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 8 buses that leave Parma for Siena on Sat, Jun 13, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 13 the direct buses cover the 183 km distance in an average of 4 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
On Sat, Jun 13 the slowest buses will take 5 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.
2125
2409 · 2401
2125 · 2401
FlixBus
2495 · 1121
2125
2495
FlixBus
FlixBus
2125 · 2401Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma 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 bus which can get you there in 3h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Siena:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Siena costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Siena take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 35m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $70 (€57) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $46 (€38). The journey takes 3h 32m versus 2h 46m 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 Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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 01:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
The table below shows live departures for Parma to Siena buses for today, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2125 | 12:35 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 3h45 | 4:20 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2125 · 2401 | 12:35 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 5h15 | 5:50 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 4h45 | 6:55 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 4h20 | 10:20 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 13 | |||||
2495 · 1121 | 1:00 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 8h20 | 9:20 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 1 transfer | |
2495 | 1:00 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 4h10 | 5:10 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2495+ 207 | 1:00 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 10h05 | 11:05 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 1 transfer | |
2409 · 2401 | 9:30 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 8h20 | 5:50 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 4h15 | 2:55 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Parma to Siena run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 113 miles (183 km) distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 113 miles (183 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 45m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:55 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.
A vast former hospital complex opposite the cathedral, now a museum center with archaeological finds, frescoed halls, and temporary exhibitions. One of Siena’s richest cultural sites.
Siena’s civic museum inside Palazzo Pubblico, famous for Ambrogio Lorenzetti’s fresco cycle Allegory of Good and Bad Government and rooms tied to the city’s republican history.
The cathedral museum complex includes works linked to the Duomo, including sculpture, stained glass, and access to important cathedral-related spaces.
Siena’s shell-shaped central square is one of Italy’s most famous urban spaces, home to the Palio and essential for understanding the city’s civic identity.
A famous panoramic terrace in the unfinished cathedral extension, popular for skyline photos and increasingly prominent on social media.
This elevated panorama over Siena’s rooftops and countryside is especially sought out for sunset photos and dramatic views over the cathedral area.
Thick hand-rolled pasta from southern Tuscany, usually served with a garlicky tomato sauce made with aglione, a local mild garlic. It is one of the most emblematic pasta dishes around Siena.
A traditional Tuscan bread and vegetable soup, typically made with beans, cavolo nero, and stale bread, then reheated to deepen the flavor. It is a classic rustic dish eaten across Siena.
A thick tomato and bread soup with olive oil, garlic, and basil. It is a simple but beloved Tuscan staple that showcases the region's bread-based cucina povera tradition.
Well-known traditional restaurant in a historic setting, celebrated for Tuscan classics, pasta, and meat dishes, with a warm and refined atmosphere.
Established upscale dining room near the center, known for elegant Tuscan cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and polished service in a classic Sienese setting.
Long-running central restaurant appreciated for honest Tuscan cooking, generous portions, and a simple local feel. A solid choice for classic Sienese fare.
Moderate by Italian standards. Historic-center dining costs more, but cafes, bakeries, and simple trattorias can be good value.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated. Small change for taxis is enough.
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Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) -> Piazza del Campo, Siena
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