How to travel from Lucca to Siena

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Compare bus and train for Lucca to Siena

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucca to Siena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, while a train costs an average of €14.

Distance: 54 miles (88 km)

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€14

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€12

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€24

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2h 51m

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2h 21m

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2h 24m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lucca to Siena is a bus with an average price of €12.

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

A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucca to Siena costing on average €14.

The fastest way to travel from Lucca to Siena is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 24m.

Other travel options to Siena take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 51m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lucca and Siena including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lucca to Siena among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €14 compared to roughly €24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €10. The journey takes 2h 21m versus 1h 45m 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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from Lucca to Siena

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:45 AM2h10
    Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara
    9:55 AMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
    81One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:45 AM2h10
    Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara
    9:55 AMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
    81One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:45 AM2h10
    Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara
    9:55 AMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
    81One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 18488 · Regionale Veloce 18276 · Regionale 19037
    7:53 AM2h23
    Lucca station
    10:16 AMSiena station
    141One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 18570 · Regionale 18413 · Regionale 18217
    1:12 PM2h25
    Lucca station
    3:37 PMSiena station
    141One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 18594 · Regionale Veloce 4052 · Regionale 19053
    5:42 PM2h34
    Lucca station
    8:16 PMSiena station
    141One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lucca 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 Lucca to Siena.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lucca and Siena including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Lucca to Siena is a bus with an average price of €12.

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

A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucca to Siena costing on average €14.

The fastest way to travel from Lucca to Siena is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 24m.

Other travel options to Siena take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 51m.

The distance from Lucca to Siena is approximately 54 miles (88 km).
The average frequency per day from Lucca to Siena is:
  • Around 34 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucca 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 Lucca to Siena:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lucca station and arrive in Siena station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lucca, Viale Regina Margherita / Via Montanara and arrive in Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lucca to Siena, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Autolinee Curcio to go to Siena by bus.
  • Travel with Regionale to go to Siena by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lucca to Siena:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Autolinee Curcio.
Omio customers who travel from Lucca to Siena often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Rome, Pisa, San Gimignano, Bologna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Siena and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Siena to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Siena, you can visit Torre del Mangia for panoramic views, explore religious art at Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, and relax at Fortezza Medicea. Enjoy Italian wines at Enoteca Italiana, or take a cooking class to learn traditional Tuscan dishes. Don't miss the Piazza del Campo with its historic ambiance or the magnificent Siena Cathedral. Also, check out the Palazzo Pubblico, Basilica of San Domenico, and Santa Maria della Scala for a rich cultural experience.
To fully experience Siena, including its historic sites, museums, and local cuisine, plan to spend 2 to 3 days.

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