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Compare bus and train for Basel to Siena
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Siena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $158.
Distance: 344 miles (555 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$193 Average price | $85 Average price Cheapest |
10h 27m Average total duration Fastest 9h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 46m Average total duration 14h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Siena
Travel to Siena easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Siena.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Siena:
A bus is $104 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Siena costing on average $158 (€128).
Other travel options to Siena take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 55m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Siena as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Siena station.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli).
- Travel with Frecciarossa to go to Siena by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Siena by bus.
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