How to travel from Portofino to Siena, Italy

The distance between Portofino and Siena is around 276km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Portofino to Siena by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Siena.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Siena.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance276km (172 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portofino and Siena

There are several options for getting from Portofino to Siena by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).

The distance between Portofino and Siena is around 276km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 203km (126 miles)

It takes around 7h 35m to get from Portofino and Siena by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Portofino to Siena is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Portofino and Siena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Portofino and Siena. We recommend that you drive to Siena. instead which will take 2h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Portofino and Siena. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Portofino to Siena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Via Andrea Doria - P.zza Vitt. Veneto, Via Fiume Sotto Ponte F.S. and Genova V.le Caviglia. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Portofino and Siena. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portofino to Siena. We recommend that you take the bus to Siena. instead which will take 7h 35m.

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 Portofino and Siena. The distance is around 276km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portofino to Siena is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Portofino and Siena

Transport options from Portofino to Siena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
7h 35m
€29($29)
5 times a week372km (231 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
€42($42)
on demand276km (172 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