What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Siena?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Siena is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 10h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Siena?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Siena is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 36m and costs €140 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Siena?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Siena. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Siena via Milano and Bologna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

How far is it from Basel to Siena?

The distance between Basel and Siena is 704 km. The road distance is 699.7 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Siena without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Siena without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 59m and costs €80 - €440.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Siena?

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Basel to Siena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Siena bus from?

Basel to Siena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where does the Basel to Siena bus arrive?

Basel to Siena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Can I drive from Basel to Siena?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Siena is 700 km. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Basel to Siena.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Siena?

Book your Basel to Siena bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Siena?

There are 2459+ hotels available in Siena.

Basel to Siena - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Siena by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
4. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Siena-Via Tozzibus 131
8h 59m
€82–434
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus
2. Take the bus from Milano to Bolognabus
3. Take the bus from Bologna to Sienabus
10h 44m
€44–83
Drive 699.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Sienacar 699.7 km
7h 12m
€122–176
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
3. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Siena-V Le V.Veneto N.5bus
6h 36m
€141–389
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel to Aresebus
2. Take the train from RHO Fiera to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
3. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Siena-Via Tozzibus 131
14h 23m
€78–138
Fly Basel to Florence Peretola Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane BSL - FLR
2. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Siena-V Le V.Veneto N.5bus
7h 42m
€119–312
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
4. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Siena-V Le V.Veneto N.5bus
7h 11m
€133–437
Fly Basel to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane BSL - PSA
2. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Empolitrain
3. Take the train from Empoli to Sienatrain
8h 24m
€95–294

Basel to Siena by train and bus

76Weekly Services

8h 59mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 703.6 km
Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Siena, Italy?

You can take a bus from Basel SBB to Siena via Milano and Bologna in around 10h 44m.

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