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Compare bus and train for Padua to Siena
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Padua to Siena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Siena:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Padua to Siena costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Siena take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 29m.
Tickets start at around $18 compared to roughly $80 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $62. The journey takes 3h 58m versus 3h 9m 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 Padua to Siena
How to get from Padua to Siena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Padua to Siena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:00 PM4h05Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)7:05 PMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:00 PM4h05Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)7:05 PMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FRECCIAROSSA 9415+
Regionale 1821711:56 AM3h41Padova3:37 PMSiena station$771One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Regionale Veloce 3985+
Intercity 599+Regionale 182336:09 PM5h07Padova11:16 PMSiena station$431One-way2 transfers - Intercity 594+Regionale Veloce 4047 · Regionale 190533:50 PM4h26Padova8:16 PMSiena station$451One-way2 transfers
- Intercity 594+Regionale 182273:50 PM4h50Padova8:40 PMSiena station$451One-way1 transfer
- 27239:45 AM3h55Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)1:40 PMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)$371One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 PM4h35Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)6:15 PMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)$381One-way1 transfer
- 2701 · 249512:15 AM4h55Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)5:10 AMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)$881One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Siena:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Padua to Siena costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Siena take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 29m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Padua and Siena as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Padova and arrive in Siena station.
- Buses mostly depart from Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) and arrive in Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli).
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Rovinj and arrive in Cesenatico.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Siena by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale to go to Siena by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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