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Compare bus and train for Venice to Siena
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Siena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. 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 $38, while a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 154 miles (248 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Venice to Siena
Compare the available ways to get from Venice to Siena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Siena:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Siena costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Siena take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
Tickets start at around $59 compared to roughly $64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5. The journey takes 3h 47m versus 3h 32m 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 Venice to Siena
How to get from Venice to Siena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Venice to Siena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
27239:05 AM 4h35 Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) 1:40 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2723
9:05 AM 4h35 Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) 1:40 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FRECCIAROSSA 9409+
Regionale 182098:40 AM 3h58 Venice Mestre 12:38 PM Siena station $84 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- Regionale Veloce 3985+
Intercity 599+Regionale 182335:40 PM 5h36 Venice Santa Lucia 11:16 PM Siena station $46 1 One-way 2 transfers - Regionale Veloce 3977+Intercity 597+Regionale 18225
1:40 PM 5h58 Venice Santa Lucia 7:38 PM Siena station $46 1 One-way 2 transfers - Regionale Veloce 3961+Intercity 583+Regionale 18209
5:40 AM 6h58 Venice Santa Lucia 12:38 PM Siena station $46 1 One-way 2 transfers
- 2723
8:45 AM 4h55 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) 1:40 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
12:35 PM 6h20 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti 6:55 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) $33 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
1:05 PM 5h50 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) 6:55 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ1462+FlixBus3:15 PM 6h40 Venice Marco Polo Airport 9:55 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) $136 1 One-way 1 transfer- AZ1466+FlixBus
11:20 AM 10h35 Venice Marco Polo Airport 9:55 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) $239 1 One-way 1 transfer - AZ1460+FlixBus
6:15 AM 10h45 Venice Marco Polo Airport 5:00 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) $409 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Siena:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Siena costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Siena take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Venice and Siena as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Venice Mestre and arrive in Siena station.
- Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) and arrive in Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli).
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Rovinj and arrive in Cesenatico.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Siena by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Siena by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Italo.
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