How to travel from Ventimiglia to Siena, Italy

The distance between Ventimiglia and Siena is around 411km (255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 45m.

4 routes found

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Siena.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Pisa Centrale then Empoli and then to Siena.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Genova Piazza della Vittoria and then to Siena.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Siena.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance458km (284 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ventimiglia and Siena

There are several options for getting from Ventimiglia to Siena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €83 ($83).

The distance between Ventimiglia and Siena is around 411km (255 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 305km (190 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Ventimiglia and Siena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ventimiglia to Siena is to drive which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €83 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Ventimiglia and Siena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ventimiglia and Siena. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ventimiglia to Siena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Pisa Centrale and Empoli. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Trenitalia run train services between Ventimiglia and Siena. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6hrs, 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 Ventimiglia and Siena. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ventimiglia to Siena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Genova Piazza della Vittoria and Doria/Metro' Principe. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

Lirosi Linee, FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Ventimiglia and Siena. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ventimiglia to Siena. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Siena. instead which will take 5h 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 Ventimiglia and Siena. The distance is around 458km (284 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ventimiglia to Siena is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €32 ($32).

How do I get from Ventimiglia to Siena

Compare travel optionsbetween Ventimiglia and Siena

Transport options from Ventimiglia to Siena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
5h 20m
€185($185)
hourly838km (521 miles)
Train
6hrs
€32($32)
once daily411km (255 miles)
Bus
8h 30m
€31($31)
3 times a week501km (311 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€83($83)
on demand458km (284 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