Checked offer from Florence to Siena: Bus, about 0h 50min, from €8. Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on October 27, 2026): Marino, FlixBus; main departure point: Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.
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Companies selling this route on 12Go
Offers listed on 12Go on October 27, 2026 for a departure on November 17, 2026. Timetables and prices change with the date: check them before booking.
| Company | Mode | Departs from | From | Offers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marino | Bus | Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station | €8 | 2 |
| FlixBus | Bus | Villa Constanza Bus Station | €10 | 1 |
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Practical tips
Siena is a hugely popular day trip, so buses fill up in spring and summer. Booking online beforehand secures your seat, avoids paying more at the last minute and gives you instant confirmation on your phone.
Like many Italian cities, Florence has more than one place where long-distance transport leaves from. Read your booking confirmation carefully and note the exact stop or bay before you leave your hotel, so you don't end up in the wrong place.
Last-minute high-speed fares are the classic budget trap in Italy. For this short Tuscan trip, the bus keeps costs low and the figures are shown on this page, so you can compare before you decide and avoid paying for speed you don't need.
Siena is lovely in the evening, but you don't want to miss the last bus back. Choose your return departure in advance, leave a comfortable margin for the walk to the stop, and book both directions together if you can.
Get to the departure point a little early, especially with luggage or in summer when queues form. Keep your e-ticket open on your phone with the battery charged, so boarding is quick and stress-free.
The journey experience
Florence to Siena is one of the classic Tuscan day trips, and when you travel without a car the real question is simple: what is the smartest way to go? On this route, the bus is the option to know about. It links one historic city centre to the other, and you can check the up-to-date figures in the comparison table on this page.
The bus is comfortable and straightforward. You board, sit down and watch the Tuscan countryside and the Chianti hills roll by, with no changes and no connections to plan. Services run throughout the day, luggage goes in the hold or on the racks, and you can book online and receive instant confirmation on your phone. It suits day-trippers with a small bag just as well as travellers heading on to their next stop with a full suitcase.
Our advice: don't overthink it. You don't need to chase a last-minute high-speed fare for this trip. In high season, book your seat ahead, check the departure point printed on your ticket, and arrive a little early. Big cities like Rome, Milan or Venice have several stations, so the one thing worth confirming is exactly where in Florence your bus leaves. After that, relax: it is an easy, reliable journey.
Frequently asked questions — Florence → Siena
Bus tickets from Florence to Siena start from €8, and the typical fare is up to €9. That makes it a very affordable way to reach Siena. Prices can vary slightly depending on the date and how early you book, so it is worth reserving ahead, especially in high season.
The bus journey from Florence to Siena takes between 50 minutes and 1 hour, so about an hour at most. The exact time depends on traffic and the type of service. It is short enough to do as a relaxed day trip, with plenty of time left to explore Siena.
On this route, the bus is the option to choose. It is direct, inexpensive, with prices from €8, and takes around an hour. You avoid changes and complicated planning, and you can book online with instant confirmation. For an independent traveller without a car, it is a simple and reliable choice.
Long-distance buses in Florence generally leave from the area close to Santa Maria Novella railway station, in the city centre. However, the exact stop or bay can vary by service, so always check the departure point shown on your booking confirmation before heading out to avoid going to the wrong place.
In high season, yes. Siena is one of the most popular day trips from Florence, and booking ahead secures your seat and gives you instant confirmation on your phone. Fares start from €8, so reserving early costs little and spares you the stress of a full bus or a rushed purchase.
Why visit Siena?
- ✓ Step onto Piazza del Campo, the shell-shaped medieval square, and climb the Torre del Mangia for panoramic views over Tuscan rooftops
- ✓ Admire the striped black-and-white marble Duomo, with its Piccolomini Library frescoes and Pisano pulpit
- ✓ Watch or join the Palio di Siena horse race on 2 July or 16 August, a centuries-old contrade rivalry
- ✓ Wander the Gothic alleys of the contrade and visit the Pinacoteca Nazionale for Sienese masters like Duccio and Simone Martini
- ✓ Taste pici pasta, ricciarelli and panforte, then take a day trip to Chianti wine estates
When to visit Siena?
MEDITERRANEAN CLIMATE
April to June and September to October — mild temperatures, fewer crowds than midsummer, and ideal light for walking
What to do in Siena?
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How long to visit Siena?
Siena deserves 1 full day minimum: Piazza del Campo, the Duomo with its Piccolomini Library, and the Torre del Mangia fit in a day. With 2 days you can add the Pinacoteca, the Santa Maria della Scala museum and a slow evening in the contrade streets once day-trippers leave. Stay overnight if you can, and use Siena as a base for day trips to San Gimignano, Monteriggioni or the Chianti.
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