How to travel from Mantua to Siena, Italy

The distance between Mantua and Siena is around 262km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Mantua 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.

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

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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Siena.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Bus

Take the bus to Siena Central Train Station.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departstwice daily

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Drive

Drive to Siena.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance262km (163 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mantua and Siena

There are several options for getting from Mantua to Siena by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Mantua and Siena is around 262km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 209km (130 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Mantua and Siena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mantua to Siena is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mantua and Siena. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mantua to Siena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N.. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Trenitalia run train services between Mantua and Siena. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Mantua and Siena. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Mantua and Siena with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 4h 20m.

Itabus, ItaloTreno and FlixBus run regular bus services between Mantua and Siena. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mantua to Siena. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Siena. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Mantua and Siena. The distance is around 262km (163 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mantua to Siena is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €32 ($32).

How do I get from Mantua to Siena

Compare travel optionsbetween Mantua and Siena

Transport options from Mantua to Siena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
€32($32)
once daily282km (175 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 20m
twice daily287km (178 miles)
Bus via Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana Station5h 10m
€17($17)
twice daily340km (211 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€40($40)
on demand262km (163 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