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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 an average ticket price of €88 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €88, while a train costs an average of €178.
Distance: 344 miles (555 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€178 Average price | €88 Average price Cheapest | €129 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 0m Average total duration Fastest 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 53m Average total duration 11h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Basel to Siena
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Siena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Siena:
A bus is €90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Siena costing on average €178.
Other travel options to Siena take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 53m.
Tickets start at around €178 compared to roughly €129 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€48. The journey takes 8h 30m versus 7h 46m 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Siena:
A bus is €90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Siena costing on average €178.
Other travel options to Siena take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 53m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains 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 Zurich Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Siena station.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli).
- Travel with Trenitalia to go to Siena by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Siena by bus.
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