How to get from Rome to Siena
About traveling from Rome to Siena
While the beautiful Italian capital Rome, is indeed one of the most stunning cities on this planet, its neighboring Tuscanian Siena, a heart of the region, can also surprise visitors with some of the world famous things as a summer horse run Palio, sunny piazzas, medieval brick buildings and much more. Between Rome and Siena are some exceptional sights, including the world-famous Montepulciano for all food and wine lovers, the National Archeological Museum Chiusi filled with history and intriguing artefacts, the ancient city Civita di Bagnoregio, and a puzzling garden, Sarco Bosco, the Little Park of Monsters.
How to get from Rome to Siena
If you’re travelling from Rome to Siena, you have several travel options. For travellers on a budget, the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Rome to Siena. The fastest way to travel from Rome to Siena is by train or car, though a car is of course the best way to travel from Rome to Siena since it’s so convenient.
Rome to Siena by train
To travel from Rome to Siena by train, you need to get to the Rome Termini station and purchase a ticket to Siena, or you can buy your tickets in advance online. The earliest train is at 6:02 AM, and the last train is at 11:50 PM PM, with trains departing every 2 hours. The train from Rome to Siena is operated by Trenitalia and Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori, with train tickets from Rome to Siena costing €17 - €59 for the 3.5 hour trip. The distance from Siena to Rome is about 240 kilometers.Trains have bathrooms on board, and usually offer a dining car.
Rome to Siena by bus
To travel from Rome to Siena by bus you need to go to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and purchase a ticket to Siena, Stazione Ferroviaria, or Siena (Stellino) or Siena (viale Toselli). While you can buy your ticket at the station, it’s best to purchase them in advance. The earliest bus is at 2:10 AM, and the last bus is at 10:30 PM, with busses leaving every 2 hours. The bus from Rome to Siena is run by Flixbus with bus tickets from Rome to Siena costing between €10-€33 for the 3 hour trip. The distance from Rome to Siena is about 240 kilometers.All options offer direct service from Rome to Siena.
Rome to Siena Private Car Transfer
For speed and convenience, a private car transfer with Daytrip is the best way to travel from Rome to Siena. You will be picked up at your accommodation, and the driver will take care of your luggage. You’ll then be able to enjoy door-to-door service to your accommodation in Siena, and can even add sightseeing stops on the way!
Book a Private Car Transfer from Rome to Siena
Going the other direction? Check our guide on How to get from Siena to Rome