How to travel from Catania to Siena, Italy

The distance between Catania and Siena is around 782km (486 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Catania to Siena by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Catania (CTA) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Siena.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina and then to Siena Central Train Station.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini then Chiusi-Chianciano T. and then to Siena.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Afragola then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Siena.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Siena.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catania and Siena

There are several options for getting from Catania to Siena by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 14h 60m. 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 €150 ($150).

The distance between Catania and Siena is around 782km (486 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 720km (448 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Catania and Siena by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Catania to Siena is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Catania and Siena is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Catania and Siena. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Catania to Siena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini and Chiusi-Chianciano T.. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.

Trenitalia run train services between Catania and Siena. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Catania and Siena. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Catania and Siena with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 14h 60m.

Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Autolinee Federico and FlixBus run regular bus services between Catania and Siena. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 13h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Catania to Siena. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Florence (FLR) then take the train 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 Catania to Siena. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Siena. instead which will take 3h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catania to Siena is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

How do I get from Catania to Siena

Compare travel optionsbetween Catania and Siena

Transport options from Catania to Siena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 15m
€150($150)
hourly870km (541 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 15m
€73($73)
twice daily782km (486 miles)
Fly to Pisa (PSA), train3h 25m
€63($63)
hourly911km (566 miles)
Fly to Bologna (BLQ), train3h 55m
€105($105)
hourly1,039km (646 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 10m
€100($100)
3 times a week1,035km (643 miles)
Bus to Siena14h 60m
€60($60)
twice daily1,062km (660 miles)
Train
13h 30m
€82($82)
once daily982km (610 miles)
Train and Ferry
10h 40m
€105($105)
5 times a day1,094km (680 miles)
Car and Ferry
10h 5m
€155($155)
hourly1,001km (622 miles)

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Airports near Siena

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

FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Siena
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Siena
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Siena