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 €28 - €95 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 bus and fly and train which takes 6h 30m and costs €70 - €220.

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 996 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 car ferry and train and bus which takes 10h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 38m 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, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Siena?

There are 2223+ hotels available in Siena.

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

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

Car ferry, train, bus
best
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
2. Take the train from Villa San Giovanni to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
3. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Siena-Via Tozzibus 131
10h 38m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina to Sienabus N597 / ...
11h 30m
€28–95
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Sienacar
8h 46m
€132–202
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
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
6h 38m
€50–182
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 27m
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
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
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
6h 30m
€72–219
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
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
7h 23m
€62–279
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
€99–262

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

20Weekly Planes

2h 42mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Messina to Siena.

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Distance: 996.4 km
Duration: 10h 38m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Messina to Siena twice daily. Tickets cost €28–95 and the journey takes 11h 30m. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route once daily.

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