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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Siena is to car ferry and bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 14h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Siena is to train and fly which takes 7h 17m and costs €65 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Siena?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Messina and arriving at Siena. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 30m.

How far is it from Messina to Siena?

The distance between Messina and Siena is 905 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Siena without a car is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs €55 - €100.

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

The bus from Messina to Siena takes 11h 30m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Messina to Siena bus from?

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

Where does the Messina to Siena bus arrive?

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Siena?

There are 2371+ hotels available in Siena.

Messina to Siena - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Messina to Siena by bus, ferry, train, car, plane, or car ferry

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Messina to Sienabus N597 / ...
11h 30m
€55–100
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane CTA - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain
7h 24m
€54–186
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr / ...
3. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain Re
11h 58m
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Sienacar
8h 46m
€142–212
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train 96704
2. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Siena-Via Tozzibus 131R / ...
14h 28m
€121–198
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Firenze Autostazionebus
3. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Siena-Via Tozzibus 131
14h 45m
€61–110
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane CTA - PSA
3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Empolitrain
4. Take the train from Empoli to Sienatrain
7h 17m
€69–225
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CTA - 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
8h 14m
€57–244
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane PMO - PSA
3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Empolitrain
4. Take the train from Empoli to Sienatrain
9h 13m
€80–279

Messina to Siena by bus

14Weekly Buses

11h 30mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Messina to Siena.

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Distance: 904.5 km
Duration: 11h 30m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Siena, Italy?

FlixBus operates a bus from Messina to Siena twice daily. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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