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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Siena is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 30m.

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 22m 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 993 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 ferry and train which takes 10h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Messina to Siena, including transfers.

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 2410+ hotels available in Siena.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Messina to Siena by ferry, 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.

Ferry, train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain Re
10h 45m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina to Sienabus N597 / ...
11h 30m
€55–110
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Sienacar
8h 46m
€132–212
Train, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
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 29m
€55–187
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 27m
€123–202
Bus via Florence
1. Take the bus from Messina to Firenzebus Messina - Firenze
2. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Siena-Via Tozzibus 131R / ...
16h 18m
€64–111
Train, fly to Pisa International Airport
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 22m
€70–226
Train, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
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 18m
€57–245
Train, fly to Perugia Sant'Egidio Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Perugia Sant'Egidio Airport (PEG)plane CTA - PEG
3. Take the bus from Perugia to Sienabus
8h 50m
€70–361

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) flights

33Weekly Planes

2h 52mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Messina to Siena.

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Distance: 993.2 km
Duration: 10h 45m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Messina to Siena twice daily. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 11h 30m. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route once daily.

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