How to travel from Florence to Siena

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Compare train and bus for Florence to Siena

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence 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 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $13.

Distance: 31 miles (50 km)

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1h 35m

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1h 37m

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from Florence to Siena

How to get from Florence to Siena by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Florence to Siena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Marino Autolinee207
10:05AM1h00
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
11:05AMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
$101One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Itabus2723
12:45PM0h55
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
01:40PMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:30PM0h50
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
02:20PMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
$151One-way
0 transfers

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RegionaleRegionale 18207
10:10AM1h30
Florence Santa Maria Novella
11:40AMSiena station
$131One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleRegionale 18209
11:10AM1h28
Florence Santa Maria Novella
12:38PMSiena station
$131One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleRegionale 18205
09:10AM1h30
Florence Santa Maria Novella
10:40AMSiena station
$131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM0h55
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
09:55AMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
$151One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:00PM0h55
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
06:55PMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
$151One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:45AM0h55
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
08:40AMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
$151One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from Florence to Siena

Florence and Siena are located just 75 kilometers apart so traveling in Italy between the two cities by plane is not a viable option. Both bus and train routes are frequent and direct, each taking just under 1½ hours.

Trains from Florence to Siena | Buses from Florence to Siena | Return trips from Siena to Florence

Florence to Siena Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€7

1:20 h

1 Day Ahead

trains

€9

1:27 h

1 Day Ahead



What is the best way to travel from Florence to Siena?

Cheapest way to travel from Florence to Siena


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Taking a rideshare is the cheapest way to travel from Florence to Siena. Ridesharing services that travel from Florence to Venice like BlaBlaCar usually arrive in Siena in under an hour and a half. As a ridesharing service, BlaBlaCar travels at different times every day; however, there are usually multiple trips from Florence to Siena every day. Traveling from Flroence to Siena with BlaBlaCar is not significantly cheaper than taking the train, but it does provide a good opportunity to interact with some local travelers.


Fastest way to travel from Florence to Siena


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Taking a rideshare with BlaBlaCar is the fastest way to travel from Florence to Siena. Usually ridehares are approximately 10 minutes faster than taking the train; however, trains depart far more frequently throughout the day. Both trains and BlaBlaCar rideshares take just under an hour and a half to arrive in Siena. Since both Florence and Siena's train stations are located in their respective city centers they may be more convienient than arriving at a variable location with a rideshare.


Most popular way to travel from Florence to Siena


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Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Florence to Siena. Trains traveling from Florence to Siena depart from Florence's Santa Maria Novella and take approximately 1½ hours to arrive at Siena's train station. Approximately 30 trains travel from Florence to Siena per day, with the first train departing Florence at 5:35 a.m. All trains are operated by Trenitalia.


How to get from Florence to Siena

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Florence to Siena, 95,43% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Florence to Siena and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Florence 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 Florence to Siena.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Florence and Siena including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Siena is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Siena:

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Siena costing on average $13 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Siena is by train with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Siena take longer:

Bus takes on average 50m.

The distance from Florence to Siena is approximately 31 miles (50 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Siena is:
  • Around 23 trains per day.
  • Around 18 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Siena as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Siena:
  • Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Siena station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Siena, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Regionale to go to Siena by train.
  • Travel with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Curcio Viaggi, Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali to go to Siena by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Siena with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct trains per day with Regionale.
  • 14 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Curcio Viaggi, Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali.
Omio customers who travel from Florence to Siena often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Pisa, San Gimignano, Bologna, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Siena and these popular destinations at a great price.
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