Florence to Siena: travel options
Approximate direct distance: 50 km • Travel distance depends on the route and transport you choose.
Compare the options
Recorded fares and journey times. Check each operator before booking.
| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Price guide | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bus Direct | Autolinee Toscane (Corse Rapide 131R) | About 1h 25m |
Check fare
Fare source checked: 14 Oct 2026 Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: Autolinee Toscane (Corse Rapide 131R) |
Dep: Florence bus station area near Santa Maria Novella
Arr: Siena Via Tozzi / Piazza Gramsci area
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Look for 131R rather than the slower 131. Read the current Florence departure notice: some services use Via Orti Oricellari near Santa Maria Novella. In Siena, confirm Via Tozzi or the stop on your departure. Traffic affects the duration. |
Choosing your journey
The 131R bus can put you nearer Siena’s old town than its railway station. Allow about 1¼–1¾ hours on the fast bus, then add local travel at each end.
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Plan the journey
The 131R bus can put you nearer Siena’s old town than its railway station. Allow about 1¼–1¾ hours on the fast bus for the main service, plus time to reach the departure point and continue from the arrival. The selected timetable may be different.
Departure and arrival
Look for 131R rather than the slower 131. Read the current Florence departure notice: some services use Via Orti Oricellari near Santa Maria Novella. In Siena, confirm Via Tozzi or the stop on your departure. Traffic affects the duration.
Tickets and the next stop
Compare the full fare for your date, including luggage, reservations and the changes you need. Use the operator’s timetable and tickets and leave a buffer before a separate onward booking.
Read the Florence guide and Siena guide for the last part of the journey and places to base yourself.
