- Must visit
Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
The cathedral museum displays sculpture, stained glass and works by Duccio, and includes access to the Facciatone viewpoint.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£19
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£40
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
3 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
3 h 9 m
Trains on 23 Sept
54
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ferrara to Siena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ferrara to Siena will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
To travel from Ferrara to Siena you need to make at least one change.
Autobus TTPER B0171 · Regionale 17807 · Regionale 18205
Intercity 594+
Regionale Veloce 4047 · Regionale 19053
Intercity 594+
Regionale 18227
Intercity 584+
Regionale 18219
Regionale Veloce 3977+
Intercity 597+
Regionale 18225
FRECCIAROSSA 9415+
Regionale 18217
FRECCIAROSSA 9427+
Regionale 18225
FRECCIAROSSA 9409+
Regionale 18209
FRECCIAROSSA 9433+
Regionale 18229
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+
Regionale 18215Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ferrara to Siena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £19, while a coach costs an average of £25.
Distance: 169 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£19 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price | £44 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ferrara to Siena:
A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Ferrara to Siena costing on average £25.
Other travel options to Siena take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 56m.
Tickets start at around £19 compared to roughly £44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £25. The journey takes 2h 45m versus 2h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Ferrara to Siena trains for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9415+ Regionale 18217 | 12:29 Ferrara station | 3h08 | 15:37 Siena station | 1 change | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale 18219 | 12:40 Ferrara station | 4h00 | 16:40 Siena station | 1 change | |
8929+ Regionale 18219 | 13:11 Ferrara station | 3h29 | 16:40 Siena station | 1 change | |
8929+ Regionale 18223 | 13:11 Ferrara station | 5h29 | 18:40 Siena station | 1 change | |
8929+ Regionale 18221 | 13:11 Ferrara station | 4h27 | 17:38 Siena station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Regionale 18219 | 13:29 Ferrara station | 3h11 | 16:40 Siena station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3975+ FRECCIAROSSA 9421+ Regionale 18221 | 14:05 Ferrara station | 3h33 | 17:38 Siena station | 2 changes | |
8913+ Regionale 18223 | 14:11 Ferrara station | 4h29 | 18:40 Siena station | 1 change | |
8913+ Regionale 18225 | 14:11 Ferrara station | 5h27 | 19:38 Siena station | 1 change | |
8913+ Regionale 18221 | 14:11 Ferrara station | 3h27 | 17:38 Siena station | 1 change | |
Autobus TTPER B5386+ FRECCIAROSSA 9425+ Regionale 18223 | 14:12 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 4h28 | 18:40 Siena station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3977+ Intercity 597+ Regionale 18225 | 15:05 Ferrara station | 4h33 | 19:38 Siena station | 2 changes | |
8915+ Regionale 18227 | 15:11 Ferrara station | 5h29 | 20:40 Siena station | 1 change | |
8915+ Regionale 18223 | 15:11 Ferrara station | 3h29 | 18:40 Siena station | 1 change | |
8915+ Regionale 18225 | 15:11 Ferrara station | 4h27 | 19:38 Siena station | 1 change | |
Autobus TTPER B5314+ FRECCIAROSSA 9427+ Regionale 18225 | 15:15 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 4h23 | 19:38 Siena station | 2 changes | |
Autobus TTPER B5314+ Intercity 594+ Regionale 18227 | 15:15 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 5h25 | 20:40 Siena station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425+ Regionale 18223 | 15:29 Ferrara station | 3h11 | 18:40 Siena station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427+ Regionale 18225 | 16:29 Ferrara station | 3h09 | 19:38 Siena station | 1 change | |
Intercity 594+ Regionale 18227 | 16:50 Ferrara station | 3h50 | 20:40 Siena station | 1 change | |
Intercity 594+ Regionale Veloce 4047 · Regionale 19053 | 16:50 Ferrara station | 3h26 | 20:16 Siena station | 2 changes | |
Autobus TTPER B5388+ FRECCIAROSSA 9433+ Regionale 18229 | 17:45 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 3h54 | 21:39 Siena station | 2 changes | |
8925+ Regionale 18323 · Regionale 19057 | 18:11 Ferrara station | 4h05 | 22:16 Siena station | 2 changes | |
8925+ Regionale 18233 | 18:11 Ferrara station | 5h05 | 23:16 Siena station | 1 change | |
8925+ Regionale 18229 | 18:11 Ferrara station | 3h28 | 21:39 Siena station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433+ Regionale 18229 | 18:29 Ferrara station | 3h10 | 21:39 Siena station | 1 change | |
Autobus TTPER B5316+ FRECCIAROSSA 9435+ Regionale 18233 | 18:45 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 4h31 | 23:16 Siena station | 2 changes | |
8927+ Regionale 18233 | 19:11 Ferrara station | 4h05 | 23:16 Siena station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3985+ Intercity 599+ Regionale 18233 | 19:18 Ferrara station | 3h58 | 23:16 Siena station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435+ Regionale 18233 | 19:29 Ferrara station | 3h47 | 23:16 Siena station | 1 change | |
Autobus TTPER B0171 · Regionale 17807 · Regionale 18205 | 4:18 Ferrara station | 6h22 | 10:40 Siena station | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 17943+ FRECCIAROSSA 9301+ Regionale 18203 | 6:09 Ferrara station | 3h29 | 9:38 Siena station | 2 changes | |
Autobus TTPER B5312+ FRECCIAROSSA 9403+ Regionale 18205 | 7:00 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 3h40 | 10:40 Siena station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403+ Regionale 18205 | 7:29 Ferrara station | 3h11 | 10:40 Siena station | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17949+ Intercity 583+ Regionale 18209 | 7:33 Ferrara station | 5h05 | 12:38 Siena station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801 · FRECCIAROSSA 9405+ Regionale 18207 | 8:05 Ferrara station | 3h35 | 11:40 Siena station | 2 changes | |
8903+ Regionale 18207 | 8:11 Ferrara station | 3h29 | 11:40 Siena station | 1 change | |
8903+ Regionale 18211 | 8:11 Ferrara station | 5h29 | 13:40 Siena station | 1 change | |
8903+ Regionale 18209 | 8:11 Ferrara station | 4h27 | 12:38 Siena station | 1 change | |
Autobus TTPER B5328+ FRECCIAROSSA 9409+ Regionale 18209 | 9:02 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 3h36 | 12:38 Siena station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409+ Regionale 18209 | 9:29 Ferrara station | 3h09 | 12:38 Siena station | 1 change | |
8907+ Regionale 18217 | 10:11 Ferrara station | 5h26 | 15:37 Siena station | 1 change | |
8907+ Regionale 18215 | 10:11 Ferrara station | 4h29 | 14:40 Siena station | 1 change | |
8907+ Regionale 18211 | 10:11 Ferrara station | 3h29 | 13:40 Siena station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411+ Regionale 18211 | 10:29 Ferrara station | 3h11 | 13:40 Siena station | 1 change | |
Autobus TTPER B5330+ FRECCIAROSSA 9413+ Regionale 18215 | 11:01 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 3h39 | 14:40 Siena station | 2 changes | |
Autobus TTPER B5330+ Intercity 584+ Regionale 18219 | 11:01 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 5h39 | 16:40 Siena station | 2 changes | |
8902+ Regionale 18217 | 11:10 Ferrara station | 4h27 | 15:37 Siena station | 1 change | |
8902+ Regionale 18219 | 11:10 Ferrara station | 5h30 | 16:40 Siena station | 1 change | |
8902+ Regionale 18215 | 11:10 Ferrara station | 3h30 | 14:40 Siena station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+ Regionale 18215 | 11:29 Ferrara station | 3h11 | 14:40 Siena station | 1 change | |
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Trains from Ferrara to Siena run on average 43 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:18, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 169 km distance in 2h 36m.
Distance 169 km |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 43 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 4:18 |
Last train 23:23 |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Siena — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Siena trip today.
The cathedral museum displays sculpture, stained glass and works by Duccio, and includes access to the Facciatone viewpoint.
Siena’s main civic museum inside Palazzo Pubblico, admired for fresco cycles that illuminate the city’s medieval political ideals.
A compact museum dedicated to Saint Catherine, preserving devotional spaces and objects linked to her life in Siena.
Siena’s shell-shaped main square is ideal for people-watching and architecture, and it remains the city’s social heart.
A panoramic terrace above the unfinished cathedral façade, rewarding visitors with one of Siena’s most memorable city views.
A broad urban green space with fortress walls, tree-lined paths and fine views, popular for a quieter walk above the centre.
Thick handmade pasta with a rich garlic-tomato sauce, traditionally served in Siena and central Tuscany. A simple, rustic staple locals still eat.
Slow-cooked wild boar stew, often with red wine, tomato and herbs. It reflects Tuscan hunting traditions and is a classic hearty Sienese dish.
Tuscan crostini topped with chicken liver pâté, often enriched with anchovy or capers. A traditional antipasto found across Siena trattorias.
Refined restaurant focused on Tuscan ingredients and well-prepared regional recipes, with an elegant atmosphere suited to a longer evening meal.
Traditional Tuscan osteria near the centre, known for pici, local meats and a warm, rustic setting popular with both residents and visitors.
Well-known casual spot for panini filled with local salumi, pecorino and seasonal produce. Ideal for a quick, flavourful lunch in the old town.
Moderate for Tuscany: rooms can be pricey in peak season, but dining is fair and the compact centre keeps local transport costs low.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; small change for cafés; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ferrara to Siena by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Siena, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ferrara to Siena trains use the Ferrara to Siena station pair. Use this guide to compare Ferrara and Siena train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ferrara is 2 km from Ferrara city centre. Public transport options include:
Ferrara has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Ca' d'Frara, Trattoria Il Cucco
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Ferrara. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Ferrara. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ferrara: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ferrara: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ferrara: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Touring, Hotel Carlton, Hotel Annunziata.
Ferrara Via Boschetto station is 1 km from Ferrara city centre. Public transport options include:
Ferrara Via Boschetto station has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station.
ATMs are available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station.
Available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station: Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station.
Siena is 1 km from Siena city centre. Public transport options include:
Siena has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Vinaio, Osteria Le Logge
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Siena. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is available at Siena. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Siena: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Siena: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Siena: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Italia, NH Siena, Hotel Minerva.
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