- Must visit
Museo Civico di Siena
The city museum inside Palazzo Pubblico, best known for Ambrogio Lorenzetti’s fresco cycle Allegory of Good and Bad Government. Essential for understanding Siena’s civic history and medieval art.
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
2 h 23 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
42
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lucca to Siena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucca to Siena will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
It's difficult to get from Lucca to Siena without transferring at least 2 times.
Regionale 18550 · Regionale 18425 · Regionale 18203
Regionale 32840 · Regionale 18393 · Regionale 18219
Regionale 18598 · Regionale 18403 · Regionale 18227
Regionale 18570 · Regionale 18413 · Regionale 18217
Regionale 18488 · Regionale Veloce 4016 · Regionale 19037
Regionale 18488 · Regionale Veloce 4016 · Regionale 19037
Regionale 18598 · Regionale 18403 · Regionale 18227
Regionale 18570 · Regionale 18413 · Regionale 18217
Regionale 18564 · Regionale 18411 · Regionale 18209
Regionale 18592 · Regionale 18401 · Regionale 18225Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucca to Siena 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 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Lucca to Siena:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucca to Siena costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Siena take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 23m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $30 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€10). The journey takes 2h 23m versus 1h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Lucca to Siena trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18596 · Regionale 18403 · Regionale 18227 | 6:16 PM Lucca station | 2h24 | 8:40 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 83691 · Regionale Veloce 4058 · Regionale 19055 | 6:21 PM San Pietro a Vico | 2h55 | 9:16 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18529 · Regionale 18229 | 6:31 PM Lucca station | 3h08 | 9:39 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83691 · Regionale Veloce 4058 · Regionale 19055 | 6:42 PM Lucca station | 2h34 | 9:16 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18602 · Regionale 18423 · Regionale 18229 | 7:12 PM Lucca station | 2h27 | 9:39 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18485 · Regionale 18233 | 7:39 PM Lucca station | 3h37 | 11:16 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 83663 · Regionale 18322 · Regionale 18233 | 7:57 PM San Pietro a Vico | 3h19 | 11:16 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18606 · Regionale Veloce 4062 · Regionale 18233 | 8:42 PM Lucca station | 2h34 | 11:16 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
Regionale 18614 · Regionale 18260 · Regionale 19033 | 5:35 AM Lucca station | 3h07 | 8:42 AM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18614 · Regionale 18260 · Regionale 19035 | 5:35 AM Lucca station | 3h42 | 9:17 AM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18501 · Regionale Veloce 4015 · Regionale 19035 | 5:57 AM Lucca station | 3h20 | 9:17 AM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18503 · Regionale 18203 | 6:48 AM Lucca station | 2h50 | 9:38 AM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18550 · Regionale 18425 · Regionale 18203 | 6:52 AM Lucca station | 2h46 | 9:38 AM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18552 · Regionale 18268 · Regionale 18203 | 7:08 AM Lucca station | 2h30 | 9:38 AM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18505 · Regionale 18205 | 7:27 AM Lucca station | 3h13 | 10:40 AM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FI721 · Regionale 18507 · Regionale 18207 | 7:40 AM San Pietro a Vico | 4h00 | 11:40 AM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18488 · Regionale Veloce 4016 · Regionale 19037 | 7:53 AM Lucca station | 2h23 | 10:16 AM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18507 · Regionale 18207 | 8:31 AM Lucca station | 3h09 | 11:40 AM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18560 · Regionale 18282 · Regionale 18207 | 9:10 AM Lucca station | 2h30 | 11:40 AM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18509 · Regionale 18209 | 9:31 AM Lucca station | 3h07 | 12:38 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18489 · Regionale 18211 | 9:39 AM Lucca station | 4h01 | 1:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18564 · Regionale 18411 · Regionale 18209 | 10:12 AM Lucca station | 2h26 | 12:38 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18566 · Regionale 18288 · Regionale 18211 | 10:42 AM Lucca station | 2h58 | 1:40 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18566 · Regionale Veloce 4030 · Regionale 19039 | 10:42 AM Lucca station | 2h33 | 1:15 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Autobus FI725 · Regionale 18515 · Regionale 18217 | 11:40 AM San Pietro a Vico | 3h57 | 3:37 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18515 · Regionale 18217 | 12:31 PM Lucca station | 3h06 | 3:37 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18570 · Regionale 18413 · Regionale 18217 | 1:12 PM Lucca station | 2h25 | 3:37 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18517 · Regionale 18219 | 1:31 PM Lucca station | 3h09 | 4:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 32840 · Regionale 18393 · Regionale 18219 | 1:40 PM Lucca station | 3h00 | 4:40 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 32840 · Regionale Veloce 4038 · Regionale 19047 | 1:40 PM Lucca station | 2h34 | 4:14 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Autobus FI727 · Regionale 18519 · Regionale 18221 | 1:40 PM San Pietro a Vico | 3h58 | 5:38 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18574 · Regionale 18393 · Regionale 18219 | 2:11 PM Lucca station | 2h29 | 4:40 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18519 · Regionale 18221 | 2:31 PM Lucca station | 3h07 | 5:38 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18492 · Regionale Veloce 4042 · Regionale 19049 | 2:42 PM Lucca station | 2h32 | 5:14 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18578 · Regionale 18415 · Regionale 18221 | 3:11 PM Lucca station | 2h27 | 5:38 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18521 · Regionale 18223 | 3:31 PM Lucca station | 3h09 | 6:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FI729 · Regionale 18525 · Regionale 18225 | 3:40 PM San Pietro a Vico | 3h58 | 7:38 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18494 · Regionale Veloce 4044 · Regionale 18851 | 3:42 PM Lucca station | 2h33 | 6:15 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18584 · Regionale 18399 · Regionale 18223 | 4:11 PM Lucca station | 2h29 | 6:40 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18525 · Regionale 18225 | 4:31 PM Lucca station | 3h07 | 7:38 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18588 · Regionale Veloce 4048 · Regionale 19051 | 4:42 PM Lucca station | 2h34 | 7:16 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18592 · Regionale 18401 · Regionale 18225 | 5:11 PM Lucca station | 2h27 | 7:38 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18527 · Regionale 18227 | 5:31 PM Lucca station | 3h09 | 8:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FI731 · Regionale 18529 · Regionale 18229 | 5:40 PM San Pietro a Vico | 3h59 | 9:39 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18594 · Regionale Veloce 4052 · Regionale 19053 | 5:42 PM Lucca station | 2h34 | 8:16 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Lucca to Siena run on average 32 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€14) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 21:40. The fastest train covers the 54 miles (88 km) distance in 2h 23m.
Distance 54 miles (88 km) |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€14) |
Trains per day 32 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 4:50 AM |
Last train 9:40 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Siena — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Siena trip today.
The city museum inside Palazzo Pubblico, best known for Ambrogio Lorenzetti’s fresco cycle Allegory of Good and Bad Government. Essential for understanding Siena’s civic history and medieval art.
A vast former hospital turned museum complex with archaeological collections, frescoed halls, and major temporary exhibitions. One of Siena’s richest cultural sites and a local favorite beyond the Duo
The cathedral museum preserves original sculptures, stained glass, and masterpieces linked to Siena Cathedral. It is part of the Duomo complex and one of the city’s most rewarding art visits.
Siena’s shell-shaped main square is one of Italy’s greatest urban spaces and the home of the Palio. It is the city’s social heart and the first place most visitors should experience.
The cathedral square concentrates some of Siena’s most important monuments and dramatic architectural views. It is one of the city’s most photogenic areas.
One of Siena’s most elegant historic streets, lined with noble buildings, shops, and architectural details. It is ideal for slow walking between major sights.
Thick hand-rolled Tuscan pasta served with a garlicky tomato sauce made with aglione, a traditional local garlic variety.
A rustic Tuscan bread and tomato soup with olive oil and basil, closely associated with the Siena area and home cooking traditions.
A hearty Tuscan vegetable and bread soup, often made with beans and cavolo nero, traditional in Siena and across Tuscany.
Well-known traditional restaurant in a historic cellar setting, famous for Tuscan classics, pici, and warm atmospheric dining.
Established refined osteria near Piazza del Campo, known for elegant Tuscan cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and a polished intimate atmosphere.
Historic casual trattoria close to Piazza del Campo, appreciated for hearty Sienese dishes, generous portions, and classic local character.
Moderate by Italian standards. Cafes and simple meals are affordable, while tourist-center dining and hotels cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated. Round up taxis.
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Siena Railway Station, Siena -> Piazza del Campo, Siena
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lucca to Siena 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 Siena, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lucca to Siena trains use the Lucca to Siena station pair. Use this guide to compare Lucca and Siena train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lucca has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Giglio, Osteria Baralla
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Lucca. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lucca. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lucca: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lucca: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lucca: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Grand Universe Lucca, Hotel Ilaria, Albergo San Martino.
S. Pietro A Vico is 4 km from Lucca city centre. Public transport options include:
S. Pietro A Vico has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at S. Pietro A Vico.
Available at S. Pietro A Vico: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at S. Pietro A Vico.
Ponte A Moriano is 7 km from Lucca city centre. Public transport options include:
Ponte A Moriano has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Ponte A Moriano.
ATMs are available at Ponte A Moriano.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ponte A Moriano.
Siena is 1 km from Siena city centre. Public transport options include:
Siena has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Vinaio, Osteria Le Logge
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Siena. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is available at Siena. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Siena: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Siena: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Siena: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Italia, NH Siena, Hotel Minerva.
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