How to travel from Siena to Venice

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Compare bus and train for Siena to Venice

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Siena to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a train costs an average of $59.

Distance: 154 miles (248 km)

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$59

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$64

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5h 46m

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Compare ways to travel from Siena to Venice

Compare the available ways to get from Siena to Venice, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Siena to Venice is a bus with an average price of $36.

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

A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Siena to Venice costing on average $59.

The fastest way to travel from Siena to Venice is by train with an average journey time of 4h 27m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Siena and Venice including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Siena to Venice among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $59 compared to roughly $64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6. The journey takes 3h 57m versus 3h 17m 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.

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from Siena to Venice

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • Itabus2126 · 2790
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Itabus2126 · 2790
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • RegionaleRegionale 18234+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9430
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 18208 · Regionale 17816 · Regionale Veloce 3994
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4010+IntercityIntercity 580+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3972
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 18234+IntercityIntercity 596+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3992
    2 transfers
  • Itabus2126 · 2790
    1 transfer
  • Itabus2126 · 2790
    1 transfer
  • Itabus2726
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+ITAAZ1467
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+ITAAZ1467
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+ITAAZ1475
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Siena to Venice

Travel to Venice 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 Venice.

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There are 2 options to travel between Siena and Venice including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Siena to Venice is a bus with an average price of $36.

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

A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Siena to Venice costing on average $59.

The fastest way to travel from Siena to Venice is by train with an average journey time of 4h 27m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 46m.

The distance from Siena to Venice is approximately 154 miles (248 km).
The average frequency per day from Siena to Venice is:
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 17 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Siena to Venice:
  • Trains mostly depart from Siena station and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.
  • Buses mostly depart from Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) and arrive in Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Cesenatico and arrive in Port of Rovinj.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Siena to Venice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale, Italo, Intercity Notte to go to Venice by train.
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus to go to Venice by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Siena to Venice with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Italo.
  • 4 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Siena to Venice often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Florence, Milan, Paris, Verona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Venice and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Venice to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Venice, you can explore the vibrant Rialto Market for fresh produce and seafood, take a romantic gondola ride through the canals, visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection modern art museum, enjoy a traditional meal at a local osteria, and attend a classical music concert in a historic church. Don't miss iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal, and Murano Island known for glassmaking.
Typically, 2 to 3 days in Venice are sufficient to explore the main attractions, such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Grand Canal, and the Rialto Bridge, while allowing time for leisurely strolls through the city's charming streets and canals.

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