How to travel from Cagliari to Siena, Italy
The distance between Cagliari and Siena is around 628km (390 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Cagliari to Siena by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Siena → Cagliari if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Empoli and then to Siena.
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€72($72)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Olbia then take a ferry to Livorno then take the train to Empoli and then to Siena.
- Duration14hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cagliari and Siena
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cagliari to Siena by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €72 ($72).
The distance between Cagliari and Siena is around 628km (390 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 492km (306 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Cagliari and Siena by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Cagliari to Siena is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €72 ($72).
The cheapest way to travel between Cagliari and Siena is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cagliari and Siena. We recommend that you fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Empoli and then to Siena. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cagliari and Siena. We recommend that you fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Empoli and then to Siena. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cagliari to Siena. We recommend that you fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Empoli and then to Siena. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Siena is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Siena. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Cagliari to Siena. We recommend that you fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Empoli and then to Siena. instead which will take 3h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cagliari to Siena is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €72 ($72).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cagliari and Siena
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 15m | €72($72) | every 2 hours | 628km (390 miles) |
| Fly to Bologna (BLQ), train | 3h 55m | €120($120) | every 2 hours | 815km (506 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 14hrs | €100($100) | twice daily | 739km (459 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 11h 10m | €100($100) | 6 times a week | 693km (430 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 11h 10m | €75($75) | 6 times a week | 679km (422 miles) |
| Bus to Olbia Porto Ib, ferry and train | 14h 55m | €64($64) | once a week | 742km (461 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cagliari and Siena
Ferry operators
Moby Lines
Grimaldi Lines
Tirrenia
Grandi Navi Veloci
Bus companies
Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali
Gruppo Turmo Travel
Airlines
Neos
Train operators
Airports near Siena
The following major airports near Siena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Florence Airport (FLR)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Siena
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
- Distance
- 86km (54 miles) from Siena
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
- Distance
- 99km (61 miles) from Siena