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

The cheapest way to get from Siena to Palermo is to drive and car ferry which costs €55 - €90 and takes 21h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Siena to Palermo is to train and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs €55 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Siena and Palermo?

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

Is there a direct train between Siena and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Siena to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Siena and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Firenze S.M.N. and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 24m.

How far is it from Siena to Palermo?

The distance between Siena and Palermo is 750 km.

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

The best way to get from Siena to Palermo without a car is to bus which takes 16h and costs €70 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Siena to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Siena to Palermo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Siena to Palermo train from?

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

Train or bus from Siena to Palermo?

The best way to get from Siena to Palermo is to bus which takes 16h and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €290 and takes 16h 24m.

Where does the Siena to Palermo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Siena to Palermo train arrive?

Siena to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.

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

Book your Siena to Palermo train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5776+ hotels available in Palermo.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Siena to Palermo by bus, plane, train (Trenitalia), train, ferry, car, 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 to Florence Peretola Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane FLR - PMO
5h 6m
Bus to Perugia Sant'Egidio Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Siena to Perugiabus
2. Fly from Perugia Sant'Egidio Airport (PEG) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane PEG - PMO
6h 25m
€42–291
Bus
1. Take the bus from Siena to Palermobus N597
16h
€70–130
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Terminitrain Fr
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
16h 24m
€107–285
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Grosseto F.S.bus 51G
2. Take the train from Grosseto to Civitavecchiatrain Re
3. Take the ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port of Palermoferry
17h 14m
Train, train to Pisa International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Siena to Empolitrain
2. Take the train from Empoli to Pisa Centraletrain
3. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane PSA - PMO
5h 41m
€57–226
Bus, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BLQ - PMO
5h 51m
Train via Chiusi (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Siena to Chiusi-Chianciano T.train Re
2. Take the train from Chiusi-Chianciano T. to Roma Terminitrain Re
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
17h 54m
€103–247
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Siena to Livornocar
2. Take the car ferry from Livorno to Port of Palermocarferry
21h 20m
€58–86

Siena to Palermo by bus

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Distance: 749.8 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Siena to Palermo once daily. Tickets cost €70–130 and the journey takes 16h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Siena to Palermo Centrale via Firenze S.M.N. and Roma Termini in around 16h 24m.

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