How to travel from Asti to San Gimignano, Italy

The distance between Asti and San Gimignano is around 407km (253 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Asti to San Gimignano by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out San GimignanoAsti if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Genoa Via Fanti D'Italia and then to Florence.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Torino Porta Nuova then fly from Turin (TRN) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign..

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €670($670)
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Drive

Drive to San Gimignano.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance411km (256 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Asti and San Gimignano

There are several options for getting from Asti to San Gimignano by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €62 ($62).

The distance between Asti and San Gimignano is around 407km (253 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Asti and San Gimignano by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Asti to San Gimignano is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €62 ($62).

The cheapest way to travel between Asti and San Gimignano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Asti and San Gimignano. We recommend that you drive to San Gimignano. instead which will take 3h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Asti and San Gimignano. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Asti to San Gimignano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Genoa Via Fanti D'Italia, Florence, Poggibonsi and Poggibonsi Fs [2]. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Asti and San Gimignano. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Asti to San Gimignano. We recommend that you take the train to Torino Porta Nuova then fly from Turin (TRN) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign.. instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to San Gimignano is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from San Gimignano. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Asti and San Gimignano. The distance is around 411km (256 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asti to San Gimignano is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).

How do I get from Asti to San Gimignano

Compare travel optionsbetween Asti and San Gimignano

Transport options from Asti to San Gimignano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 30m
€27($27)
twice daily407km (253 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 35m
€670($670)
hourly1,137km (707 miles)
Train to Genova P.Za Principe, plane5h 40m
€160($160)
hourly834km (518 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
€62($62)
on demand411km (256 miles)

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Airports near San Gimignano

The following major airports near San Gimignano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from San Gimignano
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from San Gimignano
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from San Gimignano