How to travel from Genoa to Siena, Italy

The distance between Genoa and Siena is around 268km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Genoa to Siena by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Pisa Centrale then Empoli and then to Siena.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
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Bus

Take the bus to Florence Bus Station and then to San Domenico.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Drive

Drive to Siena.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance291km (181 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Genoa and Siena

There are several options for getting from Genoa to Siena by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €44 ($44).

The distance between Genoa and Siena is around 268km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 227km (141 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Genoa and Siena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Genoa to Siena is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €44 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Genoa and Siena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Genoa and Siena. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Genoa to Siena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Pisa Centrale and Empoli. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Trenitalia run train services between Genoa and Siena. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Genoa and Siena. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Genoa and Siena with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 5h 55m.

Busitalia Simet S.p.A., Tiemme Spa, FlixBus, Lirosi Linee, Curcio Viaggi and Dimaio run regular bus services between Genoa and Siena. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Genoa to Siena. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Genoa and Siena. The distance is around 291km (181 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Genoa to Siena is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €31 ($31).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Genoa and Siena

Transport options from Genoa to Siena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
€31($31)
5 times a day268km (167 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
4h 30m
€53($53)
5 times a day322km (200 miles)
Bus via PISA - Via Pietrasantina Parcheggio5h 35m
€25($25)
3 times a week343km (213 miles)
Bus to Siena5h 55m
€23($23)
5 times a week333km (207 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€44($44)
on demand291km (181 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