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Compare train and bus for Siena to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Siena to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, while a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Florence
Compare the available ways to get from Siena to Florence, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Siena to Florence:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Siena to Florence costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 7m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€11) compared to roughly $15 (€12) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€2). The journey takes 1h 37m versus 1h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Siena to Florence
How to get from Siena to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Siena to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2064:50 PM 1h00 Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) 5:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 206
4:50 PM 1h00 Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) 5:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
11:40 AM 0h50 Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) 12:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale Veloce 4010
6:25 AM 1h01 Siena station 7:26 AM Florence Rifredi $13 1 One-way 0 transfers - Regionale Veloce 4010
6:25 AM 1h11 Siena station 7:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella $13 1 One-way 0 transfers - Regionale 18278
8:48 AM 1h19 Siena station 10:07 AM Florence Rifredi $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
8:25 PM 0h50 Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) 9:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
9:20 AM 0h55 Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) 10:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
10:40 AM 0h55 Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) 11:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) $15 1 One-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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Siena to Florence:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Siena to Florence costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 7m.
- Around 33 trains per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Siena and Florence as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Siena station and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
- Buses mostly depart from Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee to go to Florence by bus.
- Travel with Regionale to go to Florence by train.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee.
- 21 direct trains per day with Regionale.
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