The distance between Padua and Siena is around 281km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Padua to Siena 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 Siena → Padua if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Siena.
Take the bus to Siena Central Train Station.
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There are several options for getting from Padua to Siena by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €43 ($43).
The distance between Padua and Siena is around 281km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 236km (147 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Padua and Siena by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Padua to Siena is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €43 ($43).
The cheapest way to travel between Padua and Siena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Padua and Siena. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Padua to Siena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N.. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Padua and Siena. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Padua and Siena. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Padua and Siena with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 4hrs.
Itabus, FlixBus and Tiemme Spa run regular bus services between Padua and Siena. Buses run twice daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padua to Siena. We recommend that you take the bus to Siena Central Train Station. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Padua and Siena. The distance is around 281km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padua to Siena is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around .
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 10m | €34($34) | every 3 hours | 307km (191 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4hrs | twice daily | 288km (179 miles) | |
Bus via Florence | 5h 10m | €25($25) | once daily | 307km (191 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | €43($43) | on demand | 281km (175 miles) |
Tiemme Spa
The following major airports near Siena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.