How to travel from Florence to Siena

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Travel Information from Florence to Siena

distanceDistance31 miles (50 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$12 - $7
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $7 (€6) • 55 min
fastestFastest modeBus • $7 (€6) • 55 min
carriersPopular travel companiesMarino Autolinee or Regionale

Travel 31 miles (50 km) by bus or train from Florence to Siena. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Marino Autolinee or Regionale among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, ferry, flight or train from Florence to Siena.

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from Florence to Siena

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

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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 Autolinee
10:15AM1h00
Florence
11:15AMSiena, Stazione FS
$111One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Itabus
02:20PM0h55
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
03:15PMSiena, Stazione FS
$101One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Itabus
02:20PM0h55
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
03:15PMSiena, Stazione FS
$101One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Regionale
10:10AM1h30
Florence Santa Maria Novella
11:40AMSiena station
$131One-way
0 transfers
Regionale
11:10AM1h28
Florence Santa Maria Novella
12:38PMSiena station
$131One-way
0 transfers
Regionale
09:10AM1h30
Florence Santa Maria Novella
10:40AMSiena station
$131One-way
0 transfers
Itabus
05:50PM0h55
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
06:45PMSiena, Stazione FS
$261One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:40AM1h10
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
05:50AMSiena, Stazione FS
$131One-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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All travel companies: Bus from Florence to Siena

Travel from Florence to Siena on Marino Autolinee and FlixBus travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

    FAQs: Travel from Florence to Siena

    FAQs: 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 or train.

    The cheapest way to get from Florence to Siena is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $7 (€6) compared to other travel options to Siena:

    Taking a bus costs () less than taking a ferry, which average ticket prices of ().

    Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which costs on average () for the same trip.

    Taking a bus costs $5 (€4) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $12 (€10).

    The fastest way to get to Siena from Florence is by bus with an average travel time of 55 min.

    Other travel options to Siena take longer:

    Train takes 1 h 28 min on average.

    The Florence to Siena distance is around 31 miles (50 km).

    The average frequency per day from Florence to Siena is:

    • 1 bus per day.
    • 16 trains per day.

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

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Florence to Siena:

    • Most travelers take a bus from Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 to Siena, Stazione FS.
    • Most travelers who book a train ticket from Florence to Siena depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Siena.

    The following travel companies offer services from Florence to Siena:

    • Travel with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, BlaBlaCar or FlixBus for buses to Siena. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Marino Autolinee Florence to Siena tickets on Omio for $7 (€6).
    • Travel with Regionale for trains to Siena. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Regionale Florence to Siena tickets on Omio for $12 (€10).

    Yes, there are direct routes from Florence to Siena with the following travel companies:

    • You'll find 1 direct bus a day to Siena with Marino Autolinee, Itabus or FlixBus.
    • You can find 8 direct trains per day to Siena with Regionale.

    Direct services to Siena tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

    Omio customers who travel from Florence to Siena often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, San Gimignano, Pisa or Bologna. 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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