Siena railway station is north of the city centre, outside the walls, and about an 11-minute walk from Domus Il Palio. For your arrival, you can continue on foot, connect to the centre by urban bus, or take the mechanical ascent toward Antiporto di Camollia.
- Station address: Piazza Carlo Rosselli.
- Centre connection: urban buses and a mechanical ascent.
- Rail lines: Siena–Empoli, Siena–Chiusi and Siena–Grosseto.
Where is Siena railway station?
Siena railway station is at Piazza Carlo Rosselli, north of the historic centre and beyond the city walls. The station is about 2 km from the centre. It has six passenger tracks and opened on November 25, 1935; architect Angiolo Mazzoni designed it.
The bus station is not at the railway station: it is in Piazza Gramsci/La Lizza. Keep the two locations distinct when planning an onward connection. For a broader day plan once you reach the centre, see how to plan a walk around Siena’s sights.
How do you walk from Siena railway station to the city centre?
You can walk toward the centre by taking the mechanical ascent to Antiporto di Camollia or by using a route that stays off the escalator. The ascent route passes through the Porta Siena shopping centre and connects the station with the Antiporto di Camollia area.
For the route via the ascent, Opera Duomo Siena’s directions continue left along Viale Vittorio Emanuele II, then Via Camollia and Via dei Montanini.
Those directions give a 15-minute walk from the station to the Duomo. If you prefer not to use the ascent, turn left from the station and continue along Viale Mazzini, Via Garibaldi and Via dei Montanini.
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Can you take a bus from Siena station?
Urban bus lines connect Siena railway station with the city centre. Autolinee Toscane lists a Siena urban service called “FERROVIA - CENTRO”; the route map also labels S17 as serving P.zza del Sale, Stazione and Policlinico.
Autolinee Toscane bus tickets are available from authorized retailers, through the At-Bus app or website, and on board by debit or credit card using “tip tap.” You can also buy from the driver for a surcharge. If your journey begins at Florence Airport, read how to get to Siena from the airport.
Bus services and ticket arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go. For bus information, consult Autolinee Toscane; for station information, consult RFI.
What should you know about luggage and station access?
RFI lists assistance for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility at Siena station. The station also has accessible toilets, reserved parking, audible and visual passenger information, and waiting areas. Elevator availability and differences between platform and train-floor heights can affect access, so check current arrangements if you need step-free assistance.
If you have heavy luggage, choose between the walk, bus and mechanical ascent based on your route and access needs. The station has a taxi rank at Piazza Carlo Rosselli; Opera Duomo Siena gives the Radio Taxi number as (+39) 0577 49222.
FAQs
Is Siena railway station inside the city walls?
No. It is north of Siena’s city centre and outside the walls.
Where is Siena’s bus station?
The bus station is in Piazza Gramsci/La Lizza, separate from the railway station at Piazza Carlo Rosselli.
Does Siena railway station have step-free access?
RFI lists assistance for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, but elevator availability and platform-to-train height differences can affect access. Check current details with RFI before travelling.