The cheapest and fastest trains from Siena to Bologna
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 29 m
Trains per day
52
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Siena to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Siena to Bologna will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
It's difficult to get from Siena to Bologna without transferring at least once.
Regionale 18212 · Regionale 18508 · Autobus FI6807:02 AM4h48Siena station11:50 AMBologna Centrale$251One-way2 transfers
Regionale 18222 · Regionale 18672 · Regionale TTPER 1785012:18 PM3h21Siena station3:39 PMBologna San Ruffillo$251One-way2 transfers
Regionale 18228 · Regionale 18678 · Regionale 178383:18 PM3h21Siena station6:39 PMBologna San Ruffillo$251One-way2 transfers
Regionale 18226 · Regionale 18676 · Regionale 178362:18 PM3h21Siena station5:39 PMBologna San Ruffillo$251One-way2 transfers
Regionale 18234 · Regionale 18686 · Regionale 178445:18 PM4h02Siena station9:20 PMBologna Centrale$251One-way2 transfers
Regionale 18278+
FRECCIAROSSA 85068:48 AM2h25Siena station11:13 AMBologna Centrale$631One-way1 transfer
Regionale 18238+
FRECCIAROSSA 93287:18 PM2h30Siena station9:48 PMBologna Centrale$631One-way1 transfer
Regionale 18228+
FRECCIAROSSA 93203:18 PM2h30Siena station5:48 PMBologna Centrale$631One-way1 transfer
Regionale 18218+
FRECCIAROSSA 93089:18 AM2h30Siena station11:48 AMBologna Centrale$631One-way1 transfer
Regionale 18236+
FRECCIAROSSA 93266:18 PM2h30Siena station8:48 PMBologna Centrale$631One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Siena to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Siena to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. 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 $5, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
$22 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Siena to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Siena to Bologna trains for tomorrow, Monday, May 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 19030 · Regionale 18254+ FRECCIAROSSA 9300 | 5:00 AM Siena station | 2h48 | 7:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4010+ Intercity 580 | 6:25 AM Siena station | 3h13 | 9:38 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4010 · Regionale 18462 · Regionale TTPER 17814 | 6:25 AM Siena station | 3h30 | 9:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4010 · Regionale 18462 · Regionale TTPER 17814 | 6:25 AM Siena station | 3h14 | 9:39 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18208+ FRECCIAROSSA 9512 | 6:36 AM Siena station | 2h57 | 9:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18208 · Regionale 17816 | 6:36 AM Siena station | 3h49 | 10:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18212 · Regionale 18508 · Autobus FI680 | 7:02 AM Siena station | 4h48 | 11:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19114 · Regionale Veloce 4016+ FRECCIAROSSA 9516 | 7:33 AM Siena station | 3h00 | 10:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18214+ FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 8:18 AM Siena station | 2h40 | 10:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18278+ FRECCIAROSSA 8506 | 8:48 AM Siena station | 2h25 | 11:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18218+ FRECCIAROSSA 9308 | 9:18 AM Siena station | 2h30 | 11:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19032 · Regionale Veloce 4030+ FRECCIAROSSA 9514 | 10:41 AM Siena station | 2h52 | 1:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18220+ Intercity 588 | 11:18 AM Siena station | 3h29 | 2:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18220 · Regionale 18668 · Regionale 17828 | 11:18 AM Siena station | 3h21 | 2:39 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18220+ FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 11:18 AM Siena station | 2h40 | 1:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18220 · Regionale 18668 · Regionale 17828 | 11:18 AM Siena station | 3h37 | 2:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19034 · Regionale Veloce 4032+ FRECCIAROSSA 9532 | 11:45 AM Siena station | 2h48 | 2:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18222 · Regionale 18672 · Regionale TTPER 17850 | 12:18 PM Siena station | 3h21 | 3:39 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18222+ FRECCIAROSSA 9420 | 12:18 PM Siena station | 2h40 | 2:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18222 · Regionale 18672 · Regionale TTPER 17850 | 12:18 PM Siena station | 3h37 | 3:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19036 · Regionale Veloce 4036+ FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 12:41 PM Siena station | 2h52 | 3:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18224+ FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 1:18 PM Siena station | 2h40 | 3:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18224+ Intercity 590 | 1:18 PM Siena station | 3h32 | 4:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18224 · Regionale 18674 · Regionale 17834 | 1:18 PM Siena station | 3h37 | 4:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18224 · Regionale 18674 · Regionale 17834 | 1:18 PM Siena station | 3h21 | 4:39 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19038 · Regionale Veloce 4038+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 1:41 PM Siena station | 2h52 | 4:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18226 · Regionale 18676 · Regionale 17836 | 2:18 PM Siena station | 3h21 | 5:39 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18226+ FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 2:18 PM Siena station | 2h40 | 4:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18226 · Regionale 18676 · Regionale 17836 | 2:18 PM Siena station | 3h37 | 5:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19040 · Regionale Veloce 4042+ FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 2:41 PM Siena station | 2h52 | 5:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18228 · Regionale 18678 · Regionale 17838 | 3:18 PM Siena station | 3h21 | 6:39 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18228 · Regionale 18678 · Regionale 17838 | 3:18 PM Siena station | 3h37 | 6:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18228+ FRECCIAROSSA 9320 | 3:18 PM Siena station | 2h30 | 5:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19042 · Regionale Veloce 4044+ FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 3:41 PM Siena station | 2h52 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18232+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 4:18 PM Siena station | 2h40 | 6:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18232 · Regionale 18680 · Regionale 17842 | 4:18 PM Siena station | 3h51 | 8:09 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18232 · Regionale Veloce 18684 · Regionale 17842 | 4:18 PM Siena station | 4h07 | 8:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18232+ Intercity 592 | 4:18 PM Siena station | 3h38 | 7:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19044 · Regionale 18312+ Intercity 592 | 4:41 PM Siena station | 3h15 | 7:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19044 · Regionale Veloce 4048+ FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 4:41 PM Siena station | 2h52 | 7:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18234 · Regionale 18686 · Regionale 17844 | 5:18 PM Siena station | 4h02 | 9:20 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18234+ Intercity 596 | 5:18 PM Siena station | 3h24 | 8:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18234+ FRECCIAROSSA 9430 | 5:18 PM Siena station | 2h40 | 7:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18234 · Regionale 18686 · Regionale 17844 | 5:18 PM Siena station | 3h51 | 9:09 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19046 · Regionale Veloce 4052+ Intercity 596 | 5:41 PM Siena station | 3h01 | 8:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18236+ FRECCIAROSSA 9326 | 6:18 PM Siena station | 2h30 | 8:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18236 · Regionale 18688 · Regionale TTPER 17856 | 6:18 PM Siena station | 4h07 | 10:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18236 · Regionale 18688 · Regionale TTPER 17856 | 6:18 PM Siena station | 3h51 | 10:09 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18852 · Regionale Veloce 4058+ FRECCIAROSSA 9560 | 6:42 PM Siena station | 2h51 | 9:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18238+ FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 7:18 PM Siena station | 2h30 | 9:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19130 · Regionale Veloce 4060+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 7:41 PM Siena station | 2h54 | 10:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18242 · Regionale 17852 | 8:18 PM Siena station | 3h32 | 11:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Siena to Bologna
Trains from Siena to Bologna run on average 35 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 81 miles (131 km) distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 81 miles (131 km) |
Average train duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 35 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity from Siena to Bologna trainsRegionale, Intercity trains will get you between Siena and Bologna from $5 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Siena to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Siena to Bologna 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 Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Siena to Bologna
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, open 24/7.
- Ristorante Il Vinaio
- Osteria Le Logge
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Italia
- NH Siena
- Hotel Minerva
- Located near the main entrance
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a single-level layout with platforms accessible from the main hall.
- Bus: Several local and regional lines available
- Taxi: Available outside the station
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- Free parking available near the station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- San Ruffillo House
- Hotel Il Guercino
- Hotel Porta San Mamolo
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
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