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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Siena is to car ferry and drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 21h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Siena is to fly and train which takes 5h 39m and costs €55 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Siena?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palermo and arriving at Siena. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Palermo and Siena?

No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Siena. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Siena via Roma Termini and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.

How far is it from Palermo to Siena?

The distance between Palermo and Siena is 773 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Siena without a car is to train which takes 15h 45m and costs €100 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Palermo to Siena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Siena bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Palermo to Siena train from?

Palermo to Siena train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train or bus from Palermo to Siena?

The best way to get from Palermo to Siena is to train which takes 15h 45m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 16h 30m.

Where does the Palermo to Siena bus arrive?

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

Where does the Palermo to Siena train arrive?

Palermo to Siena train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

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

Book your Palermo to Siena train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Siena?

There are 2301+ hotels available in Siena.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Palermo to Siena by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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

Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane PMO - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain
5h 52m
€58–177
Fly to Perugia Sant'Egidio Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Perugia Sant'Egidio Airport (PEG)plane PMO - PEG
2. Take the bus from Perugia to Sienabus
7h 8m
€42–291
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain Re
15h 45m
€108–278
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Sienabus N597
16h 30m
€75–130
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Civitavecchiaferry
2. Take the train from Civitavecchia to Grossetotrain Re
3. Take the bus from Grosseto F.S. to Siena-Via Tozzibus 51G
17h 28m
Fly to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane PMO - PSA
2. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Empolitrain
3. Take the train from Empoli to Sienatrain
5h 39m
€58–225
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane PMO - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain
6h 50m
€52–265
Train via Chiusi (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Chiusi-Chianciano T.train
3. Take the train from Chiusi-Chianciano T. to Sienatrain Re
18h 2m
€103–249
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Livornocarferry
2. Drive from Livorno to Sienacar
21h 15m
€59–83

Palermo to Siena by train (Trenitalia)

7Weekly Trains

15h 45mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 773.5 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Siena via Roma Termini and Firenze S.M.N. in around 15h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Palermo to Siena once daily. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 16h 30m.

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