For a trip from Florence Airport to Siena, plan for an airport-to-Florence connection followed by a train or bus to Siena. Florence-Peretola “Amerigo Vespucci” is the closest airport to Siena, about 80 km away; the onward route from Florence is the part you can choose between rail and bus.
- Florence to Siena: You can travel by train or bus.
- Bus choices: Autolinee Toscane operates a fast direct line and a route with intermediate stops.
- At Siena station: The final leg can be made on foot or using local transport.
Choose between Florence Airport and Siena connections
Florence Airport is the closest airport to Siena, while the trip from Florence to Siena continues by train or bus. If you are flying into Peretola, think of the journey as two stages: first reach Florence’s transport connections, then continue to Siena.
Siena is about 80 km from the airport. Use the travel mode and route you plan to take when arranging your transfer.
For the first leg, check the airport’s transport information before setting your onward train or bus plans. Once in Florence, compare the rail and road options to Siena below.
Airport transfer options toward Florence city
Check Florence Airport’s transport information for the connection into Florence, then leave enough flexibility to continue to Siena by train or bus. Check operator information for the airport leg before you go.
Continuing from Florence to Siena
You can continue from Florence to Siena by direct train or by bus, with Autolinee Toscane offering two route types.
Train from Florence
Direct trains to Siena depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella station. If rail is your choice, use the station as your Florence departure point and check the train operator’s information for schedules and ticket details. For help planning time in the destination, see this Siena to Florence train, bus and day-trip guide.
Bus from Florence
Autolinee Toscane runs two Florence–Siena bus lines: 131R is the fast direct route, while 131 makes intermediate stops. The operator says a fast extra-urban ticket can be used on either line if you do not need an intermediate stop.
Tickets are available through the Autolinee Toscane app, website, ticket offices, authorized retailers, and onboard purchase options. Children travel free until their 11th birthday when accompanied by an adult; bicycles may be carried subject to the applicable conditions. Check the official site before you go, and use Autolinee Toscane for current bus route and timetable information.
Choose the bus if its departure and route fit your plans; choose rail if you prefer the direct train connection from Santa Maria Novella. The facts here do not include journey durations, fares, or departure frequencies, so compare current schedules before deciding.
The final connection from Siena station
Siena railway station is north of the city and outside the historic walls, about 2 km from the city center. The route from the station to Domus Il Palio covers this final leg.
Urban buses and a mechanical lift from the Galleria PortaSiena shopping center connect the station with the center. Siena’s bus station is at Piazza Gramsci/La Lizza.
If you are arriving by train, you can walk from the station or check the urban bus and lift connections for your route. Peretola is about 88 minutes by car from Domus Il Palio. After travelling to Siena, Domus Il Palio can be your base for your stay.
FAQs
What is the closest airport to Siena?
Florence-Peretola “Amerigo Vespucci” is the closest airport to Siena, about 80 km away.
Can you travel from Florence to Siena by train?
Yes. Direct trains to Siena depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella station.
Which bus goes from Florence to Siena?
Autolinee Toscane operates line 131R, a fast direct route, and line 131, which makes intermediate stops.