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Compare bus, train, and flight for Milan to Siena
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Milan to Siena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 182 miles (293 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Siena:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Siena costing on average $40.
A bus is $161 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Siena costing on average $175.
Other travel options to Siena take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 19m.
Flight takes on average 11h 2m.
Tickets start at around $15 compared to roughly $114 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $100. The journey takes 4h 49m versus 4h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Milan to Siena
How to get from Milan to Siena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milan to Siena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
212510:40 AM5h40Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano4:20 PMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
212510:40 AM5h40Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano4:20 PMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9391+
Regionale 182098:48 AM3h50Milan Porta Garibaldi12:38 PMSiena station$881One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2459+
Intercity 584+
Regionale 182199:20 AM7h20Milan Centrale4:40 PMSiena station$511One-way2 transfers
Intercity 597+
Regionale 18307 · Regionale 190511:48 PM5h28Milan Centrale7:16 PMSiena station$581One-way2 transfers
Intercity 599+
Regionale 182335:40 PM5h36Milan Centrale11:16 PMSiena station$581One-way1 transfer
FlixBus2:25 PM5h35Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)8:00 PMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)$161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:30 PM5h50Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)10:20 PMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)$161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:25 PM5h50Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano6:15 PMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)$161One-way0 transfers
AZ2133+
FlixBus1:00 PM8h55Milan Linate Airport9:55 PMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)$1971One-way1 transfer
AZ2045+
FlixBus11:00 AM10h55Milan Linate Airport9:55 PMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)$1971One-way1 transfer
AZ2071+
FlixBus3:00 PM6h55Milan Linate Airport9:55 PMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)$2741One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Siena:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Siena costing on average $40.
A bus is $161 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Siena costing on average $175.
Other travel options to Siena take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 19m.
Flight takes on average 11h 2m.
- Around 32 trains per day.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 17 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Siena as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Siena station.
- Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli).
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Regionale to go to Siena by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar to go to Siena by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Italo.
- 18 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
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