How to travel from Lake Como to Siena, Italy

The distance between Lake Como and Siena is around 431km (268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lake Como to Siena by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SienaLake Como if you're planning a return trip.

1
ferry
+
plane
+
train
+

Ferry, Plane and Train

Take a ferry to Como then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Siena.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €420($420)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
2
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to Siena Central Train Station.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
3
bus
+
train
+
train
+
bus
+

Bus and Train

Take the bus to Como San Giovanni Stazione FS then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Firenze Santa Maria Novella then take the bus to Siena-P.Zza San Domenico.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

🚀 Fastest
4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Siena.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance431km (268 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Como and Siena

There are several options for getting from Lake Como to Siena by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Lake Como and Siena is around 431km (268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 339km (211 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Lake Como and Siena by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lake Como to Siena is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Lake Como and Siena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lake Como and Siena. We recommend that you drive to Siena. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lake Como and Siena. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lake Como to Siena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Como San Giovanni Stazione FS and Bologna. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

FlixBus, Itabus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Lake Como and Siena. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Como to Siena. We recommend that you take a ferry to Como then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Siena. instead which will take 5h 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 Lake Como and Siena. The distance is around 431km (268 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Como to Siena is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €41 ($41).

How do I get from Lake Como to Siena

Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Como and Siena

Transport options from Lake Como to Siena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Plane and Train
5h 50m
€420($420)
hourly834km (518 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
€24($24)
6 times a week463km (288 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
4h 55m
€41($41)
every 2 hours454km (282 miles)
Ferry and Train4h 60m
€50($50)
every 2 hours481km (299 miles)
Bus to Como San Giovanni Stazione FS, train5hrs
€76($76)
hourly454km (282 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€65($65)
on demand431km (268 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Lake Como and Siena

Bus companies

Ferry operators

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