How to travel from Lecce to Siena, Italy
The distance between Lecce and Siena is around 815km (506 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Lecce to Siena by train, bus, 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 → Lecce if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Empoli and then to Siena.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€80($80)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Roma Termini then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Siena.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost€90($90)
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Bus
Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Siena.
- Duration10h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€52($52)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lecce and Siena
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lecce to Siena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €80 ($80).
The distance between Lecce and Siena is around 815km (506 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 656km (407 miles)
It takes around 8h 30m to get from Lecce and Siena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lecce to Siena is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €80 ($80).
The cheapest way to travel between Lecce and Siena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lecce and Siena. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lecce to Siena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini and Firenze S.M.N.. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.
Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Lecce and Siena. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 8h 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 Lecce and Siena. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lecce and Siena with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 12h 10m.
FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Lecce and Siena. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 10h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lecce to Siena. We recommend that you fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Empoli and then to Siena. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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 Lecce and Siena. The distance is around 859km (534 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lecce to Siena is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lecce and Siena
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 6 similar | 3h 40m | €80($80) | every 3 hours | 864km (537 miles) |
| Fly to Bologna (BLQ), train | 4h 5m | €110($110) | every 3 hours | 929km (577 miles) |
| Fly to Florence (FLR), Train | 4h 15m | €155($155) | every 3 hours | 868km (539 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 35m | €84($84) | every 3 hours | 868km (539 miles) |
| Train to Bari Centrale, plane | 5h 5m | €115($115) | every 3 hours | 936km (581 miles) |
| Fly to Rome (FCO), train | 5h 25m | €79($79) | every 3 hours | 916km (569 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), train | 5h 50m | €110($110) | every 3 hours | 1,324km (823 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 8h 30m | €90($90) | 4 times a day | 981km (609 miles) |
| Train via Firenze S.M.N. | 9h 35m | €89($89) | once daily | 981km (609 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10h 55m | €52($52) | every 4 hours | 815km (506 miles) |
| Bus to Siena Central Train Station | 12h 10m | €90($90) | twice a week | 987km (613 miles) |
Drive | 8hrs | €130($130) | on demand | 859km (534 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lecce and Siena
Airlines
Alba Star
Train operators
Bus companies
Marino Autolinee
Airports near Siena
The following major airports near Siena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Florence Airport (FLR)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Siena
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
- Distance
- 86km (54 miles) from Siena
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
- Distance
- 99km (61 miles) from Siena