How to get from Bologna to Siena
- 130 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 2h 20m
- 26 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bologna to Siena. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 20m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 130 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
130 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €15Reading date not recorded | 3h 15m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €4Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 2h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€15Reading date not recorded3h 15m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€4Omio catalogue, Oct 102h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Bologna to Siena: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bologna → Sienabus12Go·2h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Bologna to Siena
FlixBus runs 26 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:50 and the last at 19:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 26 | 06:50 | 19:35 |
| FlixBus, Itabusbus | 6 | 02:50 | 19:35 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 06:50
- 07:45
- 07:50
- 08:45
- 09:25
- 10:15
- 10:35
- 11:15
- 11:20
- 11:35
- 12:15
- 13:40
- 14:25
- 14:40
- 14:50
- 15:20
- 15:25
- 15:30
- 15:40
- 15:50
- 16:20
- 16:25
- 16:30
- 17:35
- 18:35
- 19:35
All departuresFlixBus, Itabus
- 02:50
- 11:20
- 12:15
- 14:00
- 15:40
- 19:35
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusBologna-FlorenceSee live options and dates →
TrenitaliaFlorence-SienaBook →On this route you travel with 12Go, BlaBlaCar Bus, Trenitalia; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bologna to Siena works
Start with a 12Go bus from Bologna to Siena, about 2h 20m. In total it's roughly €5 over 2h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Bologna to Siena: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bologna to Siena?
The most useful route takes about 2h 20m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Bologna to Siena?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:50 and the last at 19:35, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Bologna to Siena?
26 a day with FlixBus, between 06:50 and 19:35.
How far is Siena from Bologna?
About 130 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bologna to Siena cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €5. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Bologna to Siena?
On this route you travel with 12Go, BlaBlaCar Bus, Trenitalia.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna to Siena?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: 12Go
Route calculated: 5 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026