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

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Siena is to bus via Naples which costs €30 - €85 and takes 19h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Siena is to fly and train which takes 5h 20m and costs €65 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Siena?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Siena. However, there are services departing from Piazza Boiardo and arriving at Siena via Palermo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Sicily and Siena?

No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Siena. However, there are services departing from Palermo Notarbartolo and arriving at Siena via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 9m.

How far is it from Sicily to Siena?

The distance between Sicily and Siena is 878 km.

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

The best way to get from Sicily to Siena without a car is to train which takes 17h 9m and costs €65 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Sicily to Siena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Siena bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sicily to Siena train from?

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

Train or bus from Sicily to Siena?

The best way to get from Sicily to Siena is to train which takes 17h 9m and costs €65 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €130 and takes 17h 43m.

Where does the Sicily to Siena bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sicily to Siena train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Siena?

There are 2228+ hotels available in Siena.

Sicily to Siena - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Sicily to Siena by plane, train, ferry, car, train (Trenitalia), or bus

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

Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Florence Peretola Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)CTA - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Siena
5h 31m
€46–185
Bus via Naples
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Napoli, Autostazione MetroparkItabus
2. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Siena Central Train StationItabus
19h 8m
€30–83
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Naples
2. Drive from Port of Naples to Siena
12h 42m
€106–156
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma TerminiIc
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Florence Santa Maria Novella
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to SienaRe
17h 9m
€67–184
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to SienaN597
17h 43m
€51–121
Fly Palermo Airport to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)PMO - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Siena
5h 59m
€68–207
Fly Palermo Airport to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)PMO - PSA
2. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Empoli
3. Take the train from Empoli to Siena
5h 43m
€83–215
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)CTA - PSA
2. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Empoli
3. Take the train from Empoli to Siena
5h 20m
€66–203
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)CTA - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Siena
6h 15m
€51–262
Fly Palermo Airport to Perugia Sant'Egidio Airport, bus
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Perugia Sant'Egidio Airport (PEG)PMO - PEG
2. Take the bus from Perugia to Siena
5h 38m
€99–366
Train via Chiusi
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma TerminiIc
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Chiusi-Chianciano T.Re
3. Take the train from Chiusi-Chianciano T. to SienaRe
18h 1m
€53–145

Sicily to Siena by train

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17h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 878.1 km
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Siena via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini, and Firenze S.M.N. in around 17h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Palermo to Siena once daily. Tickets cost €50–120 and the journey takes 16h 20m.

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