The distance between Montepulciano and San Gimignano is around 102km (63 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Montepulciano to San Gimignano 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 San Gimignano → Montepulciano if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Siena-Via Tozzi and then to Porta San Giovanni.
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Take the bus to Sinalunga F.S. then take the train to Siena and then to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. then take the bus to Porta San Giovanni.
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There are several options for getting from Montepulciano to San Gimignano by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €16 ($16).
The distance between Montepulciano and San Gimignano is around 102km (63 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 73km (45 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Montepulciano and San Gimignano by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Montepulciano to San Gimignano is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €16 ($16).
The cheapest way to travel between Montepulciano and San Gimignano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Montepulciano and San Gimignano. We recommend that you drive to San Gimignano. instead which will take 1h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Montepulciano and San Gimignano. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Montepulciano to San Gimignano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sinalunga F.S. and Siena-Via Tozzi. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
Tiemme Spa run regular bus services between Montepulciano and San Gimignano. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montepulciano to San Gimignano. We recommend that you take the bus to Sinalunga F.S. then take the train to Siena and then to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. then take the bus to Porta San Giovanni. instead which will take 2h 10m.
The closest major airport to San Gimignano is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from San Gimignano. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Montepulciano and San Gimignano. The distance is around 102km (63 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montepulciano to San Gimignano is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 2h 30m | €18($18) | 5 times a week | 128km (79 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2h 10m | €16($16) | every 3 hours | 115km (72 miles) |
Drive | 1h 25m | €16($16) | on demand | 102km (63 miles) |
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The following major airports near San Gimignano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.