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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Siena is to bus via Genoa which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Siena is to train and fly which takes 7h 5m and costs €140 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Siena?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Siena. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Siena via Genoa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Siena?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Siena. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Siena via Brig, Domodossola, Milano Rogoredo, Bologna Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Bern to Siena?

The distance between Bern and Siena is 658 km. The road distance is 677.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Siena without a car is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs €100 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Bern to Siena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Siena bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bern to Siena train from?

Bern to Siena train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Siena?

The best way to get from Bern to Siena is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Genoa, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Bern to Siena bus arrive?

Bern to Siena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.

Where does the Bern to Siena train arrive?

Bern to Siena train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Brig station.

Can I drive from Bern to Siena?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Siena is 678 km. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Bern to Siena.

How do I get a train ticket from Bern to Siena?

Book your Bern to Siena train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Siena?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Bern to Siena by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho Fiera Milanotrain
3. Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Bologna centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
5. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain Re
9h 4m
€100–288
Bus via Genoa
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Genoabus FlixBus N506
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Sienabus 516 / ...
12h 25m
€51–89
Drive 677.7 km
1. Drive from Bern to Sienacar 677.7 km
7h 22m
€118–170
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain
7h 5m
€144–390
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Spieztrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Spiez to Domodossolatrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
5. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Siena-Via Tozzibus 131
9h 16m
€69–139
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Sienabus N528 / ...
14h 20m
€71–101
Train to Basel, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane BSL - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain
9h 31m
€153–388
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
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 train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain
7h 44m
€141–458

Bern to Siena by train

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Distance: 658.1 km
Duration: 9h 4m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Siena via Brig, Domodossola, Rho Fiera Milano, Milano Rogoredo, Bologna Centrale, and Firenze S.M.N. in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Siena via Genoa in around 12h 25m.

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