- 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
$39
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
3 h 57 m
Average duration
3 h 58 m
Trains per day
65
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan Centrale to Siena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Centrale to Siena will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
It's difficult to get from Milan Centrale to Siena without transferring at least once.
Regionale 2293 · Regionale Veloce 4032 · Regionale 19041
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1711 · Regionale 94474 · Regionale 18223
Intercity 583+
Regionale 18509 · Regionale 18209
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1711+
Intercity 584+
Regionale 18217
Intercity 597+
Regionale 18525 · Regionale 18225
9931+
Regionale 18217
9947+
Regionale 18225
9907+
Regionale 18203
9955+
Regionale 18229
9951+
Regionale 18227Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Centrale 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 train which can get you there in 4h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 182 miles (294 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milan Centrale to Siena:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Centrale to Siena costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Siena take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 13m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Italo.
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 Milan Centrale to Siena trains for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9505+ Regionale 18203 | 5:10 AM Milan Centrale | 4h28 | 9:38 AM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9505+ Regionale Veloce 4015 · Regionale 19035 | 5:10 AM Milan Centrale | 4h07 | 9:17 AM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
9907+ Regionale 18207 | 5:40 AM Milan Centrale | 6h00 | 11:40 AM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
9907+ Regionale 18203 | 5:40 AM Milan Centrale | 3h58 | 9:38 AM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
9907+ Regionale 18205 | 5:40 AM Milan Centrale | 5h00 | 10:40 AM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 583+ Regionale 18665 · Regionale 18207 | 6:05 AM Milan Centrale | 5h35 | 11:40 AM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511+ Regionale 18205 | 6:10 AM Milan Centrale | 4h30 | 10:40 AM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511+ Regionale Veloce 4017 · Regionale 19037 | 6:10 AM Milan Centrale | 4h06 | 10:16 AM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
8111+ Regionale 18209 | On time 6:40 AM Milan Centrale | 5h58 | 12:38 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8111+ Regionale 18205 | On time 6:40 AM Milan Centrale | 4h00 | 10:40 AM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8111+ Regionale 18207 | On time 6:40 AM Milan Centrale | 5h00 | 11:40 AM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 2293 · Regionale 18288 · Regionale 18211 | 6:50 AM Milan Centrale | 6h50 | 1:40 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 1589+ Regionale 18489 · Regionale 18211 | 6:55 AM Milan Centrale | 6h45 | 1:40 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9515+ Regionale 18207 | 7:10 AM Milan Centrale | 4h30 | 11:40 AM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
9917+ Regionale 18207 | 7:40 AM Milan Centrale | 4h00 | 11:40 AM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
9917+ Regionale 18211 | 7:40 AM Milan Centrale | 6h00 | 1:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
9917+ Regionale 18209 | 7:40 AM Milan Centrale | 4h58 | 12:38 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Regionale 18209 | 8:10 AM Milan Centrale | 4h28 | 12:38 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ Regionale 18211 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 4h30 | 1:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ Regionale 18287 · Regionale 19039 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 4h05 | 1:15 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
9923+ Regionale 18215 | On time 9:40 AM Milan Centrale | 5h00 | 2:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
9923+ Regionale 18217 | On time 9:40 AM Milan Centrale | 5h57 | 3:37 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
9923+ Regionale 18211 | On time 9:40 AM Milan Centrale | 4h00 | 1:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+ Regionale 18215 | 10:10 AM Milan Centrale | 4h30 | 2:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+ Regionale Veloce 4029 · Regionale 19041 | 10:10 AM Milan Centrale | 4h06 | 2:16 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
9927+ Regionale 18215 | On time 10:40 AM Milan Centrale | 4h00 | 2:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
9927+ Regionale 18217 | On time 10:40 AM Milan Centrale | 4h57 | 3:37 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
9927+ Regionale 18219 | On time 10:40 AM Milan Centrale | 6h00 | 4:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale Veloce 4033 · Regionale 19043 | 11:10 AM Milan Centrale | 4h07 | 3:17 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale 18217 | 11:10 AM Milan Centrale | 4h27 | 3:37 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8807 · FRECCIAROSSA 9415+ Regionale 18217 | 11:35 AM Milan Centrale | 4h02 | 3:37 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
9931+ Regionale 18221 | On time 11:40 AM Milan Centrale | 5h58 | 5:38 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
9931+ Regionale 18219 | On time 11:40 AM Milan Centrale | 5h00 | 4:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
9931+ Regionale 18217 | On time 11:40 AM Milan Centrale | 3h57 | 3:37 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ Regionale Veloce 4035 · Regionale 19047 | 12:10 PM Milan Centrale | 4h04 | 4:14 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ Regionale 18219 | 12:10 PM Milan Centrale | 4h30 | 4:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 665+ Regionale 18399 · Regionale 18223 | 12:10 PM Milan Centrale | 6h30 | 6:40 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8809 · FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Regionale 18219 | 12:35 PM Milan Centrale | 4h05 | 4:40 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
9935+ Regionale 18219 | On time 12:40 PM Milan Centrale | 4h00 | 4:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
9935+ Regionale 18221 | On time 12:40 PM Milan Centrale | 4h58 | 5:38 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
9935+ Regionale 18223 | On time 12:40 PM Milan Centrale | 6h00 | 6:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539+ Regionale 18221 | 1:10 PM Milan Centrale | 4h28 | 5:38 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539+ Regionale 18299 · Regionale 19049 | 1:10 PM Milan Centrale | 4h04 | 5:14 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8811 · FRECCIAROSSA 9421+ Regionale 18221 | 1:35 PM Milan Centrale | 4h03 | 5:38 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
9939+ Regionale 18223 | On time 1:40 PM Milan Centrale | 5h00 | 6:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
9939+ Regionale 18221 | On time 1:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h58 | 5:38 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
9939+ Regionale 18225 | On time 1:40 PM Milan Centrale | 5h58 | 7:38 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 597+ Regionale 18525 · Regionale 18225 | 1:48 PM Milan Centrale | 5h50 | 7:38 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 669+ Regionale Veloce 4052 · Regionale 19053 | 1:55 PM Milan Centrale | 6h21 | 8:16 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543+ Regionale 18223 | 2:10 PM Milan Centrale | 4h30 | 6:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543+ Regionale Veloce 4043 · Regionale 18851 | 2:10 PM Milan Centrale | 4h05 | 6:15 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8813 · FRECCIAROSSA 9425+ Regionale 18223 | 2:35 PM Milan Centrale | 4h05 | 6:40 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
6143+ Regionale 18227 | 2:40 PM Milan Centrale | 6h00 | 8:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
6143+ Regionale 18223 | 2:40 PM Milan Centrale | 4h00 | 6:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
6143+ Regionale 18225 | 2:40 PM Milan Centrale | 4h58 | 7:38 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547+ Regionale 18225 | 3:10 PM Milan Centrale | 4h28 | 7:38 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547+ Regionale 18305 · Regionale 19051 | 3:10 PM Milan Centrale | 4h06 | 7:16 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9809 · FRECCIAROSSA 9323+ Regionale 18225 | 3:35 PM Milan Centrale | 4h03 | 7:38 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
9947+ Regionale 18227 | On time 3:40 PM Milan Centrale | 5h00 | 8:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
9947+ Regionale 18229 | On time 3:40 PM Milan Centrale | 5h59 | 9:39 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
9947+ Regionale 18225 | On time 3:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h58 | 7:38 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9551+ Regionale Veloce 4047 · Regionale 19053 | 4:10 PM Milan Centrale | 4h06 | 8:16 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9551+ Regionale 18227 | 4:10 PM Milan Centrale | 4h30 | 8:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8819 · FRECCIAROSSA 9431+ Regionale 18227 | 4:35 PM Milan Centrale | 4h05 | 8:40 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
9951+ Regionale 18227 | On time 4:40 PM Milan Centrale | 4h00 | 8:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
9951+ Regionale 18229 | On time 4:40 PM Milan Centrale | 4h59 | 9:39 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
9951+ Regionale 18233 | On time 4:40 PM Milan Centrale | 6h36 | 11:16 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ Regionale 18229 | 5:10 PM Milan Centrale | 4h29 | 9:39 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ Regionale Veloce 4051 · Regionale 19055 | 5:10 PM Milan Centrale | 4h06 | 9:16 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9811 · FRECCIAROSSA 9433+ Regionale 18229 | 5:30 PM Milan Centrale | 4h09 | 9:39 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 599+ Regionale 18233 | 5:40 PM Milan Centrale | 5h36 | 11:16 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
9955+ Regionale 18229 | 5:40 PM Milan Centrale | 3h59 | 9:39 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
9955+ Regionale 18233 | 5:40 PM Milan Centrale | 5h36 | 11:16 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
9955+ Regionale 18323 · Regionale 19057 | 5:40 PM Milan Centrale | 4h36 | 10:16 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9559+ Regionale 18323 · Regionale 19057 | 6:10 PM Milan Centrale | 4h06 | 10:16 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
9959+ Regionale 18233 | On time 6:40 PM Milan Centrale | 4h36 | 11:16 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9563+ Regionale 18233 | 7:10 PM Milan Centrale | 4h06 | 11:16 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Milan Centrale to Siena run on average 31 times per day, taking around 4h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:40, the last at 16:40. The fastest train covers the 182 miles (294 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 182 miles (294 km) |
Average train duration 4h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 31 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 3:40 AM |
Last train 4:40 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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