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Compare bus and train for Siena to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Siena to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 54m. 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 $16, while a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Siena to Bologna
Compare the available ways to get from Siena to Bologna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Siena to Bologna:
A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Siena to Bologna costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
Tickets start at around $16 compared to roughly $45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30. The journey takes 2h 48m versus 1h 58m 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 Siena to Bologna
How to get from Siena to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Siena to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
27264:55 PM 2h20 Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) 7:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2726
4:55 PM 2h20 Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) 7:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- Regionale Veloce 4010+
FRECCIAROSSA 95086:25 AM 2h08 Siena station 8:33 AM Bologna Centrale $53 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- Regionale Veloce 4010 · Regionale 18462 · Regionale TTPER 17814
6:25 AM 3h14 Siena station 9:39 AM Bologna San Ruffillo $22 1 One-way 2 transfers - Regionale 18226 · Regionale 18676 · Regionale 17836
2:18 PM 3h21 Siena station 5:39 PM Bologna San Ruffillo $22 1 One-way 2 transfers - Regionale 18220 · Regionale 18668 · Regionale 17828
11:18 AM 3h21 Siena station 2:39 PM Bologna San Ruffillo $22 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
12:15 PM 2h35 Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) 2:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $10 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
3:05 PM 2h40 Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) 5:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
2:51 PM 2h54 Siena, Siena/Viale Pietro Toselli 5:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Siena to Bologna:
A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Siena to Bologna costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
- Around 85 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Siena and Bologna as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Siena station and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Bologna by bus.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
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