- 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
$42
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
3 h 41 m
Average duration
3 h 42 m
Trains per day
53
Distance
237 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Padua to Siena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Padua to Siena will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
It's difficult to get from Padua to Siena without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 3985+
Intercity 599+
Regionale 18233
Intercity 584+
Regionale Veloce 4029 · Regionale 19041
Intercity 594+
Regionale Veloce 4047 · Regionale 19053
Intercity 594+
Regionale 18227
Intercity 584+
Regionale 18215
FRECCIAROSSA 9415+
Regionale 18217
FRECCIAROSSA 9421+
Regionale 18221
FRECCIAROSSA 9401+
Regionale 18203
FRECCIAROSSA 9427+
Regionale 18225
FRECCIAROSSA 9409+
Regionale 18209Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Padua 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 3h 52m. 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 $26.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Padua to Siena:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Padua to Siena costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Siena take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 1m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $79 (€64) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35 (€28). The journey takes 4h 1m versus 3h 9m 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 Padua to Siena trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9401+ Regionale 18203 | 5:56 AM Padova | 3h42 | 9:38 AM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403+ Regionale 18205 | 6:56 AM Padova | 3h44 | 10:40 AM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8903+ Regionale 18211 | On time 7:35 AM Padova | 6h05 | 1:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8903+ Regionale 18207 | On time 7:35 AM Padova | 4h05 | 11:40 AM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8903+ Regionale 18209 | On time 7:35 AM Padova | 5h03 | 12:38 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+ Regionale 18207 | 7:56 AM Padova | 3h44 | 11:40 AM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8905+ Regionale 18215 | On time 8:35 AM Padova | 6h05 | 2:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8905+ Regionale 18211 | On time 8:35 AM Padova | 5h05 | 1:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8905+ Regionale 18209 | On time 8:35 AM Padova | 4h03 | 12:38 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409+ Regionale 18209 | 8:56 AM Padova | 3h42 | 12:38 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8907+ Regionale 18211 | On time 9:35 AM Padova | 4h05 | 1:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8907+ Regionale 18215 | On time 9:35 AM Padova | 5h05 | 2:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8907+ Regionale 18217 | On time 9:35 AM Padova | 6h02 | 3:37 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale Veloce 4029 · Regionale 19041 | 9:50 AM Padova | 4h26 | 2:16 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale 18215 | 9:50 AM Padova | 4h50 | 2:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411+ Regionale 18211 | 9:56 AM Padova | 3h44 | 1:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8902+ Regionale 18219 | On time 10:35 AM Padova | 6h05 | 4:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8902+ Regionale 18215 | On time 10:35 AM Padova | 4h05 | 2:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8902+ Regionale 18217 | On time 10:35 AM Padova | 5h02 | 3:37 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+ Regionale 18215 | 10:56 AM Padova | 3h44 | 2:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8911+ Regionale 18217 | On time 11:35 AM Padova | 4h02 | 3:37 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8911+ Regionale 18221 | On time 11:35 AM Padova | 6h03 | 5:38 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8911+ Regionale 18219 | On time 11:35 AM Padova | 5h05 | 4:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415+ Regionale 18217 | 11:56 AM Padova | 3h41 | 3:37 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8929+ Regionale 18219 | On time 12:35 PM Padova | 4h05 | 4:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8929+ Regionale 18221 | On time 12:35 PM Padova | 5h03 | 5:38 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8929+ Regionale 18223 | On time 12:35 PM Padova | 6h05 | 6:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Regionale 18219 | 12:56 PM Padova | 3h44 | 4:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8913+ Regionale 18225 | On time 1:35 PM Padova | 6h03 | 7:38 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8913+ Regionale 18223 | On time 1:35 PM Padova | 5h05 | 6:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8913+ Regionale 18221 | On time 1:35 PM Padova | 4h03 | 5:38 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421+ Regionale 18221 | 1:56 PM Padova | 3h42 | 5:38 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8915+ Regionale 18223 | On time 2:35 PM Padova | 4h05 | 6:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8915+ Regionale 18227 | On time 2:35 PM Padova | 6h05 | 8:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8915+ Regionale 18225 | On time 2:35 PM Padova | 5h03 | 7:38 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425+ Regionale 18223 | 2:56 PM Padova | 3h44 | 6:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8919+ Regionale 18229 | On time 3:35 PM Padova | 6h04 | 9:39 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8919+ Regionale 18227 | On time 3:35 PM Padova | 5h05 | 8:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8919+ Regionale 18225 | On time 3:35 PM Padova | 4h03 | 7:38 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 594+ Regionale Veloce 4047 · Regionale 19053 | 3:50 PM Padova | 4h26 | 8:16 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 594+ Regionale 18227 | 3:50 PM Padova | 4h50 | 8:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427+ Regionale 18225 | 3:56 PM Padova | 3h42 | 7:38 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8923+ Regionale 18233 | On time 4:35 PM Padova | 6h41 | 11:16 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8923+ Regionale 18227 | On time 4:35 PM Padova | 4h05 | 8:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8923+ Regionale 18229 | On time 4:35 PM Padova | 5h04 | 9:39 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431+ Regionale 18227 | 4:56 PM Padova | 3h44 | 8:40 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8925+ Regionale 18229 | On time 5:35 PM Padova | 4h04 | 9:39 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8925+ Regionale 18233 | On time 5:35 PM Padova | 5h41 | 11:16 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
8925+ Regionale 18323 · Regionale 19057 | On time 5:35 PM Padova | 4h41 | 10:16 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433+ Regionale 18229 | 5:56 PM Padova | 3h43 | 9:39 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3985+ Intercity 599+ Regionale 18233 | 6:09 PM Padova | 5h07 | 11:16 PM Siena station | 2 transfers | |
8927+ Regionale 18233 | On time 6:35 PM Padova | 4h41 | 11:16 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435+ Regionale 18233 | 6:56 PM Padova | 4h20 | 11:16 PM Siena station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Padua to Siena run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 1m. 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 05:00, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 147 miles (237 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 147 miles (237 km) |
Average train duration 4h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 10:33 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.
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
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