- Must visit
Doge's Palace
Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, known for grand state rooms, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
4 h 34 m
Average duration
4 h 51 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
248 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Siena to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Siena to Venice will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 18 buses that leave Siena for Venice on Sat, Jun 20, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 248 km distance in an average of 4 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 34 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 5 h 10 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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2126 · 2790
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FlixBus
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FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Siena to Venice 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 4h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 154 miles (248 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Siena to Venice:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Siena to Venice costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 19m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€14) compared to roughly $64 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $47 (€38). The journey takes 4h 18m versus 3h 17m 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 01:05AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:51PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h29 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
The table below shows live departures for Siena to Venice buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 5h10 | 1:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 4h45 | 1:15 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2126 · 2790 | 10:55 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 6h45 | 5:40 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 1 transfer | |
2126 · 2790 | 10:55 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 6h20 | 5:15 PM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 1 transfer | |
2126 · 2790 | 10:55 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 6h00 | 4:55 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 5h35 | 5:15 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 5h15 | 4:55 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:51 PM Siena, Siena/Viale Pietro Toselli | 6h49 | 9:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 5h35 | 9:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 6h00 | 10:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
2726 | 4:55 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 4h34 | 9:29 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2726 | 4:55 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 4h50 | 9:45 PM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 6h00 | 12:40 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
2494 · 2702 | 1:05 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 5h45 | 6:50 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
2494 · 2702 | 1:05 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 6h05 | 7:10 AM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 1 transfer | |
2494 · 2702 | 1:05 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 6h30 | 7:35 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Siena to Venice run on average 21 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 154 miles (248 km) distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 154 miles (248 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, known for grand state rooms, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Venice's premier art museum, with major Venetian masters including Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Influential modern art museum on the Grand Canal, featuring Picasso, Pollock, Dalí, and a sculpture garden in Peggy Guggenheim's former home.
Venice's ceremonial heart, surrounded by major monuments and one of the city's essential first stops.
Venice's main waterway, lined with palaces and best experienced from bridges, vaporetti, or waterside walks.
Historic market district by the Rialto, lively in the morning and ideal for experiencing everyday Venetian atmosphere.
A classic Venetian cicchetto of fried sardines marinated with onions, vinegar, pine nuts, and raisins, showing the city’s historic taste for sweet-sour flavors.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil into a soft spread, traditionally served on bread or grilled polenta, and one of Venice’s signature bar snacks.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink, prized for its deep briny taste and striking black color.
Small, acclaimed seafood osteria near San Marco, known for market-fresh fish, refined cooking, and an intimate atmosphere.
Classic Burano trattoria famous for lagoon fish and risotto, offering a polished but traditional dining experience.
One of Venice’s oldest bacari, celebrated for cicchetti, wine, and a standing-room atmosphere full of local tradition.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially for hotels, tourist dining, and drinks near major sights.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. Small change for cafes is enough.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Siena to Venice 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 Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Siena to Venice buses use the Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) to Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobus. Use this guide to compare Siena and Venice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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