How to travel from Rome to Siena

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Siena

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome to Siena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $90.

Distance: 114 miles (184 km)

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$15

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$32

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$93

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$65

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3h 34m

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

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Siena is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

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

A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Siena costing on average $32 (€26).

A bus is $78 (€63) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Siena costing on average $93 (€76).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Siena is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Siena take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 4m.

Train takes on average 3h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rome and Siena including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Rome to Siena among Omio's users.

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from Rome to Siena

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • Itabus2126
    8:00 AM2h50
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    10:50 AMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus2126
    8:00 AM2h50
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    10:50 AMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:10 PM2h39
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    9:49 PMSiena, Siena/Viale Pietro Toselli
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4712 · Regionale Veloce 4096 · Regionale 19076
    6:52 AM3h35
    Rome Termini
    10:27 AMSiena station
    $251One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4106 · Regionale 19094
    5:20 PM4h05
    Rome Termini
    9:25 PMSiena station
    $251One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4156 · Regionale 18714 · Regionale 19092
    4:00 PM4h06
    Rome Termini
    8:06 PMSiena station
    $251One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 AM2h45
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    9:15 AMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:45 AM2h50
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    10:35 AMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM2h55
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    11:25 AMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

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Travel from Rome to Siena: Journey Details

If you want to witness the spectacular Palio horse race or just see the beautiful Renaissance heart of Siena, traveling in Italy from Rome is easy and won't take over 4 hours in most cases. Anyone traveling from Rome to Siena has a choice of buses and trains, but both forms of transport vary slightly - so find a bus or train with a schedule that meets your needs. There are also car pooling services such as Bla Bla Car, which may be the fastest way to reach Siena.

Return trips from Siena to Rome are also available.

How to get from Rome to Siena

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Rome to Siena, 100,00% 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 Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome to Siena.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Siena including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Siena is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

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

A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Siena costing on average $32 (€26).

A bus is $78 (€63) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Siena costing on average $93 (€76).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Siena is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Siena take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 4m.

Train takes on average 3h 13m.

The distance from Rome to Siena is approximately 114 miles (184 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Siena is:
  • Around 34 trains per day.
  • Around 25 buses per day.
  • Around 10 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Siena:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Siena station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Siena, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Siena by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, AutoLinee Moretti, Autolinee Federico to go to Siena by bus.
  • Travel with ITA to go to Siena by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Siena with the following travel companies:
  • 23 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, AutoLinee Moretti, Autolinee Federico.
  • 4 direct flights per day with ITA.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Siena often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, 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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