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How to get fromLugano to Sienaby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Siena by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train train Fr
    3. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Siena-Via Tozzibus bus 131
    5h 26m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Siena Central Train Stationbus bus Itabus
    8h
    €22–45

  3. Drive 438.3 km

    1. Drive from Lugano to Sienacar car 438.3 km
    4h 31m
    €76–110

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane plane MXP - FLR
    3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain train
    8h 28m
    €94–220

  5. Train, bus via Lugano

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Siena-Via Tozzibus bus 131
    5h 48m

Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Siena Central Train Station once daily. Tickets cost €22–45 and the journey takes 8h.

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