How to travel from Siena to Florence

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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 bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $13.

Distance: 31 miles (50 km)

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1h 40m

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from Siena to Florence

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:40 AM0h55
    Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
    11:35 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus2726
    4:55 PM0h55
    Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
    5:50 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:40 AM0h50
    Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
    12:30 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 18220
    11:18 AM1h34
    Siena station
    12:52 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 18218
    9:18 AM1h34
    Siena station
    10:52 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 18278
    8:48 AM1h19
    Siena station
    10:07 AMFlorence Rifredi
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM0h55
    Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
    9:25 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus2402
    1:55 PM0h55
    Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
    2:50 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • Marino Autolinee206
    4:50 PM1h00
    Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
    5:50 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $131One-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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FAQs: Travel from Siena to Florence

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
There are 2 options to travel between Siena and Florence including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Siena to Florence is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

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

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Siena to Florence costing on average $13 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Siena to Florence is by bus with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 11m.

The distance from Siena to Florence is approximately 31 miles (50 km).
The average frequency per day from Siena to Florence is:
  • Around 24 trains per day.
  • Around 19 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Siena to Florence:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Siena to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Curcio Viaggi, Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali to go to Florence by bus.
  • Travel with Regionale to go to Florence by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Siena to Florence with the following travel companies:
  • 15 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Curcio Viaggi, Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali.
  • 13 direct trains per day with Regionale.
Omio customers who travel from Siena to Florence often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Pisa, Venice, Milan, 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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