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

The cheapest way to get from Siena to Sicily is to drive and car ferry which costs €55 - €90 and takes 21h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Siena to Sicily is to train and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €55 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Siena and Sicily?

No, there is no direct bus from Siena to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Siena and arriving at Piazza Boiardo via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Siena and Sicily?

No, there is no direct train from Siena to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Siena and arriving at Palermo Notarbartolo via Firenze S.M.N., Roma Termini and Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 59m.

How far is it from Siena to Sicily?

The distance between Siena and Sicily is 855 km.

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

The best way to get from Siena to Sicily without a car is to bus which takes 16h 37m and costs €75 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Siena to Sicily, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Siena to Sicily bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Siena to Sicily train from?

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

Train or bus from Siena to Sicily?

The best way to get from Siena to Sicily is to bus which takes 16h 37m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €290 and takes 16h 59m.

Where does the Siena to Sicily bus arrive?

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

Where does the Siena to Sicily train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Sicily?

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Siena to Sicily - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Siena to Sicily 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 to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FLR - CTA
4h 36m
Train, train to Pisa International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
cheapest
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 Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane PSA - CTA
5h 16m
€55–194
Bus
1. Take the bus from Siena to Palermobus N597
16h 37m
€76–127
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 59m
€109–289
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 54m
Bus to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
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
Train, train to Pisa International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
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 to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
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 Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BLQ - CTA
5h 21m
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 27m
€59–87

Siena to Sicily by bus

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16h 37mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 855.1 km
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Siena, Italy and Sicily, 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 Notarbartolo via Firenze S.M.N., Roma Termini, and Palermo Centrale in around 16h 59m.

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