Florence to Siena train

Trains from Florence to Siena

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.

Florence to Siena Train Time: Daily Departures

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.

How long is the journey by train from Florence to Siena?

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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What is/are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Florence to Siena?

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.

Which train companies travel from Florence to Sienna?

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 trains from Florence to Siena

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.

Train Florence to Siena: Services on Board

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.

Night trains Florence

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.

Traveling by train: Sustainable journey

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.

How to find cheap train tickets from Florence to Siena?

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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To Siena by train—travel tips

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.

• Visit Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, one of the premier pieces of Gothic architecture
• Wander around Piazza del Campo, the main square of Siena
• Visit the Palazzo Pubblico in the Piazza
• Climb to the top of Torre del Mangia and admire the view of the city
• Visit the Siena Cathedral and explore the Biblioteca Piccolomini inside
• Spend some time perusing the art exhibitions at Siena National Gallery
• Head to the Church of San Domenico