There are 5 ways to get from Bologna to Siena by train, bus, train (Trenitalia), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
- Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Siena-Via Tozzibus 131R / ...
2h 15m€15–32Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bologna to Siena167.7 km
2h 32m€10Train
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Sienatrain Re
2h 32m€21–45Bus
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Sienabus N597 / ...
2h 30m€13–23Drive 166.8 km
- Drive from Bologna to Sienacar 166.8 km
1h 58m€27–38
Bologna to Siena by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Siena is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Siena is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €26 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Siena. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Siena. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Siena via Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Bologna and Siena is 162 km. The road distance is 166.8 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Siena without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 15m and costs €14 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Bologna to Siena, including transfers.
Bologna to Siena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Siena train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Siena is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €20 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €23 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Siena, Italy?
You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Siena via Firenze S.M.N. in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bologna Centrale to Siena every 4 hours. Tickets cost €13–23 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Siena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 800 142 424
- [email protected]
- Website
- at-bus.it
Bus from Firenze Autostazione to Siena-Via Tozzi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–6
- Website
- https://www.at-bus.it/en
- Schedules at
- https://www.at-bus.it/en/lines-and-timetables
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Siena
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bologna to Siena
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bologna to Siena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Siena station.
Bologna to Siena train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Siena is 167 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Bologna to Siena.
Book your Bologna to Siena train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Bologna to Siena bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bologna and Siena. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.