How to travel from L'Aquila to Siena, Italy

The distance between L'Aquila and Siena is around 297km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out SienaL'Aquila if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus via Rome Tiburtina Bus station

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Siena.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
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Drive

Drive to Siena.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance325km (202 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between L'Aquila and Siena

There are several options for getting from L'Aquila to Siena by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €59 ($59).

The distance between L'Aquila and Siena is around 297km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 200km (124 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from L'Aquila and Siena by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from L'Aquila to Siena is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €59 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between L'Aquila and Siena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between L'Aquila and Siena. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from L'Aquila to Siena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Terni, Orte and Chiusi-Chianciano T.. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Trenitalia run train services between L'Aquila and Siena. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 45m, 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 L'Aquila and Siena. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between L'Aquila and Siena with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 50m.

FlixBus, TUA Società Unica Abruzzese di Trasporto, Itabus, Marino Autolinee and Autolinee Federico run regular bus services between L'Aquila and Siena. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from L'Aquila to Siena. We recommend that you take the bus to Siena. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 L'Aquila and Siena. The distance is around 325km (202 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from L'Aquila to Siena is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €20 ($20).

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Transport options from L'Aquila to Siena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Rome Tiburtina Bus station + 1 similar
4h 45m
€15($15)
every 3 hours344km (214 miles)
Bus4h 50m
€20($20)
once daily339km (211 miles)
Train
4h 45m
€25($25)
every 3 hours297km (184 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€59($59)
on demand325km (202 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