The cheapest and fastest coaches from Siena to Bologna
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Siena to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Siena to Bologna will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
Of the 13 buses that leave Siena for Bologna every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 131 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
272616:552h20Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)19:15Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)£61One-way0 changes
212610:552h20Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)13:15Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)£61One-way0 changes
FlixBus18:402h35Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)21:15Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)£71One-way0 changes
FlixBus12:152h35Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)14:50Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)£71One-way0 changes
19:301h50Siena21:20Bologna£101One-way0 changes
16:501h30Siena18:20Bologna£121One-way0 changes
17:301h40Siena19:10Bologna£111One-way0 changes
10:301h40Siena12:10Bologna£121One-way0 changes
19:301h50Siena21:20Bologna£101One-way0 changes
14:002h10Siena16:10Bologna£111One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Siena to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Siena to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 131 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£7 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price |
3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Siena to Bologna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Siena to Bologna coaches for today, Tuesday 14 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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2494 | 23:05 Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 2h20 | 1:25 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 15 April | |||||
Regionale 18278 · Regionale 18664 · Autobus TTPER B0400 | 6:48 Siena station | 4h02 | 10:50 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
2126 | 8:55 Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 2h20 | 11:15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 2h35 | 12:50 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:51 Siena, Siena/Viale Pietro Toselli | 2h54 | 15:45 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:05 Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 2h40 | 15:45 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
2726 | 14:55 Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 2h20 | 17:15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:40 Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 2h35 | 19:15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Itabus?
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Siena to Bologna
Buses from Siena to Bologna run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 13 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 131 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 131 km |
Average bus duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Siena to BolognaYou can travel by bus between Siena to Bologna with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Siena to Bologna coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Siena to Bologna by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Siena and Bologna
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
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