How to travel from Siena to Florence

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Travel Information between Siena and Florence

distanceDistance31 miles (50 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$6 - $12
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $6 (€5) • 55 min
fastestFastest modeBus • $6 (€5) • 55 min
carriersPopular travel companiesMarino Autolinee or Regionale

Travel 31 miles (50 km) by train or bus between Siena and Florence. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Marino Autolinee or Regionale among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Siena to Florence.

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from Siena to Florence

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

Itabus
11:25AM0h55
Siena, Stazione FS
12:20PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$91One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Itabus
11:25AM0h55
Siena, Stazione FS
12:20PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$91One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Itabus
11:25AM0h55
Siena, Stazione FS
12:20PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$91One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Regionale
09:18AM1h34
Siena station
10:52AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$121One-way
0 transfers
Regionale
11:18AM1h34
Siena station
12:52PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$121One-way
0 transfers
Regionale
08:48AM1h29
Siena station
10:17AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$121One-way
0 transfers
Marino Autolinee
04:40PM1h00
Siena, Stazione FS
05:40PMFlorence
$91One-way
0 transfers
Itabus
02:25PM0h55
Siena, Stazione FS
03:20PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$241One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
12:15AM1h25
Siena, Stazione FS
01:40AMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo
$221One-way
0 transfers

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Travel from Siena to Florence: Journey Details

The most effective way for travelers in Italy to make the journey from Siena to Florence is by train or ride share. Given that the distance between the two cities is only around 75 kilometers makes taking a plane neither time nor cost-effective. Both traveling by train and ride share take around the same amount of time to arrive in Florence.

Return trips from Florence to Siena are also available.

How to get from Siena to Florence

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Siena to Florence, 78,12% 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 Siena to Florence 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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Trains from Siena to Florence

Regional trains from Siena to Florence offered by Trenitalia take approximately 1.5 hours. There are two direct departures an hour from around 5:45 a.m. until just before 9:30 p.m. There are also additional trains each hour which connect at Empoli and take slightly longer. Siena's train station is on Piazza del Sale a short bus ride from the city center. Florence' Santa Maria Novella Station is in the Old Town and linked to ATAF local buses and the city's one tram line. Taxis are available at both stations.

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All travel companies: Bus from Siena to Florence

Travel to Florence from Siena on Marino Autolinee and FlixBus travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

    FAQs: Travel from Siena to Florence

    FAQs: Travel to Florence 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 Siena to Florence.
    FAQs

    You can get between Siena and Florence 2 different ways: train or bus.

    The cheapest way to go to Florence from Siena is by taking a bus, which costs on average $6 (€5).

    This is compared to other ways of getting from Siena to Florence:

    A bus is $5 (€5) less than a train with an average ticket price of $12 (€10) from Siena to Florence.

    The quickest way to travel between Siena and Florence is by bus, which takes on average 55 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

    Train takes on average 1 h 11 min.

    Florence is approximately 31 miles (50 km) away from Siena.

    The average frequency per day from Siena to Florence is:

    • Around 1 bus per day.
    • 25 trains a day.

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

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Siena to Florence:

    • Most travelers board their bus from Siena, Stazione FS and arrive in Florence, Guidoni Tram T2.
    • Most travelers take a train from Siena to Florence Santa Maria Novella.

    The following travel companies offer services from Siena to Florence:

    • Travel with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, BlaBlaCar or FlixBus for buses to Florence. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Marino Autolinee Siena to Florence tickets on Omio for $7 (€6).
    • Regionale can take you to Florence by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Regionale from Siena to Florence for $12 (€10).

    Yes, there are direct services available from Siena to Florence with the following travel companies:

    • Direct buses with Marino Autolinee, Itabus or FlixBus with 1 direct bus per day.
    • Direct trains with Regionale with 16 direct trains per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Florence as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Siena to Florence.

    Omio customers who travel from Siena to Florence often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Pisa, Venice, Milan or Bologna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Florence and these popular destinations at a great price.
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