How to travel from Siena to Venice, Italy

The distance between Siena and Venice is around 317km (197 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Siena to Venice 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 VeniceSiena if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Venezia S. Lucia.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Areoporto Di Peretola then fly from Florence (FLR) to Venice (VCE).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €720($720)
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Bus

Take the bus to Venice Tronchetto Train Station.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
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Drive

Drive to Venice.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance317km (197 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Siena and Venice

There are several options for getting from Siena to Venice by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).

The distance between Siena and Venice is around 317km (197 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 249km (155 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Siena and Venice by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Siena to Venice is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Siena and Venice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Siena and Venice. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Siena to Venice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N.. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Siena and Venice. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Siena and Venice. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Siena and Venice with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 5hrs.

Itabus run regular bus services between Siena and Venice. Buses run twice daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Siena to Venice. We recommend that you take the bus to Areoporto Di Peretola then fly from Florence (FLR) to Venice (VCE). instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Venice is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Venice. Treviso Airport (TSF) (TSF) and Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) 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 Siena and Venice. The distance is around 317km (197 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Siena to Venice is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €37 ($37).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Siena and Venice

Transport options from Siena to Venice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 45m
€37($37)
every 2 hours344km (214 miles)
Bus and Plane
4h 10m
€720($720)
5 times a week1,167km (725 miles)
Bus
5hrs
€17($17)
twice daily327km (203 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€48($48)
on demand317km (197 miles)

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Airports near Venice

The following major airports near Venice offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Venice
TSF
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Venice
VRN
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Venice