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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Siena is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Siena is to fly and train which takes 6h 39m and costs €85 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Siena?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Siena. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Siena?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Siena. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Siena via Milano Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

How far is it from Lyon to Siena?

The distance between Lyon and Siena is 818 km. The road distance is 728.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Siena without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Lyon to Siena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Siena bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Siena train from?

Lyon to Siena train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Siena?

The best way to get from Lyon to Siena is to bus which takes 11h 20m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €210 and takes 9h 36m.

Where does the Lyon to Siena bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Siena train arrive?

Lyon to Siena train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Siena?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Siena is 728 km. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Lyon to Siena.

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

Book your Lyon to Siena train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Siena?

There are 2277+ hotels available in Siena.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Siena by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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 Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
3. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Siena-Via Tozzibus 131
9h 34m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Sienabus 516 / ...
11h 20m
€45–70
Drive 728.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Sienacar 728.4 km
8h 1m
€112–162
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane LYS - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain
6h 39m
€88–218
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain Re
9h 36m
€92–210
Bus via Florence
1. Take the bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Siena-Via Tozzibus 131R / ...
14h 9m
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane LYS - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain
7h 40m
€101–280
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane GVA - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain
10h 19m
€112–305

Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) flights

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2h 58mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 818.3 km
Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Siena, Italy?

FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Siena once daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 11h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Siena via Milano Centrale and Firenze S.M.N. in around 9h 36m.

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