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Fastest Journey
1 h 27 m
Average
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
50 km
Of the 27 trains that leave Florence for Siena every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 31 miles | |
Average train duration | 1 h 27 min | |
Average train ticket price | £9 (€10) | |
Train frequency | 25 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 14 direct trains a day | |
Train companies | Regionale Veloce, Regionale or Trenitalia |
Trains from Florence to Siena cover the 31 miles long trip taking on average 1 h 27 min with our travel partners like Regionale Veloce, Regionale or Trenitalia. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as £9, but the average price of train tickets is £9. Travellers depart most frequently from Firenze Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Siena.
Find the best trains from Florence to Siena with Omio's travel partners Trenitalia from £9. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
Enjoy the train ride to Siena from Florence with Trenitalia, Italy’s main operator of train services throughout the country with an impressive fleet of trains offering different levels of comfort, amenities and speed. The company's flagship trains are the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca that can travel at speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh). Trenitalia also operates intercity, regional and sleeper trains. Toilets and WiFi access are standard on long-distance train routes. In many cases, Trenitalia trains also provide barrier-free access.
Trenitalia tickets from Florence to Siena are available on Omio, and you can find the best deals for them in just a few steps. Trenitalia offers three different ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria tickets. Trenitalia also has discount and loyalty cards for qualified travellers, which you can use on Omio. When travelling on a Trenitalia train between Florence and Siena, you can expect to travel 31 miles (50 km). Check Trenitalia’s train times and tickets for the Florence to Siena route and buy your cheap ticket on Omio today!
When looking for train tickets from Florence to Siena, you'll be happy to know numerous trains operate this route regularly. Trains start operating as early as 05:35 a.m. on the weekdays and Saturdays and around 06:20 a.m. on a Sunday. These trans run a couple of times an hour from then until late in the evening. There is only one train company operating these routes from two stations in Florence. The most common station is Florence Santa Maria Novella, which has roughly 18 trains on a standard day. Florence Rifredi is the other station and provides around nine trains a day for this route. All of the trains operating this route are regional, intercity, long_distance trains that'll cover the distance in an average time of around 1h 40min, depending on the route and changeovers.
Thanks to the popularity of train travel from Florence to Siena, you'll find ample choice available when trying to book tickets between these destinations. To start with, every day except Sunday, trains start running at around 05:35 a.m. each morning and run a couple of times an hour from then until the last train leaves at around 09:40 p.m. every evening. On Sundays, trains run from around 06:20 a.m. until 09:20 p.m. Roughly 27 trains travel these routes daily. You'll have the choice of three separate routes when taking a train between these two cities. The first is a direct train from Florence Santa Maria Novella. The second is a trip from Santa Maria Novella with a single changeover en route at Empoli and the third option is to take a connecting train from Florence Rifredi that goes via Empoli.
The travel time for trains making their way from Florence to Siena vary depending on the route you take and the number of changeovers en route. All in all, the average time it takes to cover the distance of 31 miles (50 km) is around 1h 40min. If you're taking a direct train from Santa Maria Novella to Siena, expect your travel time to be around 1h 30min. If you're taking a connecting train between these two stations, your travel time can be anywhere from 1h 45min to 2h 30min depending on how long the layover is. A train ride from Florence Rifredi to Siena with a changeover will take around 1h 40min.
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="Panoramic view of Piazza del Campo square and its clock tower in Siena, Italy.">Departure train station: You'll have the choice of two different train stations when departing from Florence. Santa Maria Novella and Rifredi. Santa Maria Novella is the main railway station serving the city of Florence and is located in the heart of the city centre, close to all of the major attractions in and around the city. It's also one of the main transport hubs for local buses, which makes it easily accessible from all over the city. Rifredi is a much smaller station along the Lucca line and is situated close to the Careggi Hospital. Santa Maria Novella is open every day from 04:00 a.m. to 01:00 a.m. and offers guests a wide range of amenities and facilities including Trenitalia ticketing offices, standard and accessible toilets, Sala Blu travel assistance for those in need, a waiting room, tourist information centre, luggage storage facilities, currency exchange, ATMs, a pharmacy, and a post office. You'll also find a wide range of shopping opportunities, bars and restaurants.
Arrival train station: All trains travelling from Florence to Siena will arrive at the same station, Siena Railway Station. The station is located a short walk away from the historical city centre. you'll find five platforms at the station and
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hough there are two floors, passengers only have access to one. The station offers a range of services and facilities that include ticketing offices, accessible restrooms, a small shop, a pharmacy, and a cafe to grab a bite to eat or something to drink while you're there. The station is situated outside of the city walls and the walk to the city centre is quite steep. It's recommended to take a bus or taxi to your destination.When travelling by train from Florence to Siena, your train will always be operated by the same company, Trenitalia. Trenitalia is a popular train company in Italy offering routes throughout the country.
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hough the company has a vast network of different train services available, including some of the fastest high_speed trains in the country, there is only one train service operating these routes. The Regionale are long_distance trains operating intercity routes within Italy.Trenitalia is one of the most popular train companies operating in Italy currently and offer a wide range of train services throughout the country. Trenitalia operates four types of trains in the country. The Frecce trains are high_speed trains, some of which can reach up to 360 km/h. The trains that operate the route between Florence and Siena are the slightly slower regional trains designed for longer distances within a specific region. These trains can reach a speed of 160 km/h. The routes offered here are one of three. You can travel directly on a regional train from Santa Maria Novella station to Siena station or you can choose a connecting train that departs from either Florence Rifredi or Santa Maria Novella. Direct trains are usually the fastest option available, but the average time for all trains between these destinations is around 1h 40min.
When travelling on a Trenitalia train between Florence and Siena, you'll be able to choose between first and second class. You'll have the same luggage regulations for both, one large bag and your hand luggage. First_class gives you access to spacious and more comfortable seating, additional legroom, free WiFi, charging stations for your devices, a foldable table at your seat, and food and beverage when available. If you want to take your bicycle with you, foldable bikes are usually a lot easy to carry on. If yours is non_foldable, call a few days in advance and book a space. You can travel with pets provided you don't bring more than two small pets onboard and they must be in a suitable pet carrier for the whole journey.
Unfortunately, there are currently no night trains available for this route. The distance covered is too short and the travel time doesn't require an overnight train. The last train leaves Santa Maria Novella station around 09:40 p.m. each evening and arrives in Siena before 11:30 p.m.
If you're not planning on walking or biking between destinations, the most sustainable and eco_friendly way to travel is by train. Train travel can reduce your carbon emissions by up to 70% in some cases compared to a car or a plane. If you were to travel these routes on a plane, your CO2 emissions would be almost four times higher, and travelling by car could make them close to three times higher than by train. Trains are also more efficient in terms of their use of space, and noise pollution is much lower, especially if you're on an electric train.
Check out the Omio Magazine to get tips on how to travel well and efficiently. You'll find a variety of ways to ensure you pick up the best tickets available. To start with, search for tickets on the Omio platform to make sure you get all of the consolidated information presented on a single page where you can filter according to price. You'll want to avoid travelling over the weekend if you're trying to save money, as these typically cost more than midweek tickets. If you search with flexible dates, you can take advantage of different deals offered on different days. Bear in mind that tickets go on sale months in advance and get progressively more expensive the closer you get to the departure date, so book as far in advance as possible.
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="Medieval church and cathedral of Siena, Italy. Italian Gothic, Romanesque and Classical architecture.">Siena is a city located in Italy's Tuscany region and is the most well_known for its medieval brick buildings. The historical centre of Siena is well worth a visit and is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors will find a host of things to do in the city and sights to visit. here are a few things worth doing in and around the city.
When taking the train from Florence to Siena, you can choose to depart from train stations like Firenze Santa Maria Novella, Firenze Rifredi and Firenze Campo di Marte. Your route can end in train stations such as Siena, Siena, Viale Pietro Toselli (Stazione di rifornimento " IP" ) and Siena, Viale Federigo Tozzi (Piazza Antonio Gramsci).
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Firenze Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Siena.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Firenze Santa Maria Novella, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Siena, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.
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