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 €5. 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 €5, and a flight costs an average of €74.

Distance: 114 miles (184 km)

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€9

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€25

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€202

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3h 38m

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3h 8m

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3h 55m

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0.6 - 1.1kg

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from Rome to Siena

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:25AM2h45
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
12:10PMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
$91One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Itabus2726
02:00PM2h50
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
04:50PMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
$61One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:30PM2h39
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
06:09PMSiena, Siena/Viale Pietro Toselli
$111One-way
0 transfers

Other options

RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4100 · Regionale 19084
11:11AM4h11
Rome Tiburtina
03:22PMSiena station
$251One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4096 · Regionale 19076
06:10AM4h17
Rome Termini
10:27AMSiena station
$251One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4098 · Regionale 19084
08:20AM7h02
Rome Termini
03:22PMSiena station
$251One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
08:20AM2h55
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
11:15AMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:45AM2h50
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
10:35AMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
$111One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2704
12:00PM2h50
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
02:50PMSiena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
$111One-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.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Rome to Siena: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Siena is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

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

A bus is $52 (€47) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $58 (€52) from Rome to Siena.

A bus is $16 (€14) less than a train with an average ticket price of $22 (€20) from Rome to Siena.

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

There are alternative travel options to Siena that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 39 min of travel time.

Taking a train requires on average 3 h 15 min of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 114 miles (184 km) between Rome and Siena.

The average frequency per day from Rome to Siena is:

  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • 16 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Siena:

  • Buses from Rome to Siena most often leave from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli).

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Rome to Siena:

  • You can travel between Rome and Siena by bus with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee or Autolinee Federico. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $6 (€5) with FlixBus from Rome to Siena.
  • You can go to Siena from Rome by plane with Alitalia. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $58 (€52) with Alitalia from Rome to Siena on Omio.
  • You can take a train from Rome to Siena with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity or Intercity Notte. Cheap tickets can be found for $22 (€20) with Regionale from Rome to Siena.

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

  • You can find 12 direct buses per day to take to Siena with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee or Autolinee Federico.

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 trip.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Rome to Siena often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Florence, San Gimignano, Pisa or Bologna. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Rome and Siena itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Siena and any of these top destinations today!

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