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.
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 Siena → Lake Como if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Como then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Siena.
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Take the bus to Bologna and then to Siena Central Train Station.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry, Plane and Train | 5h 50m | €420($420) | hourly | 834km (518 miles) |
Bus | 7h 25m | €24($24) | 6 times a week | 463km (288 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 4h 55m | €41($41) | every 2 hours | 454km (282 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 4h 60m | €50($50) | every 2 hours | 481km (299 miles) |
Bus to Como San Giovanni Stazione FS, train | 5hrs | €76($76) | hourly | 454km (282 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | €65($65) | on demand | 431km (268 miles) |
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The following major airports near Siena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.