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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Messina to Siena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £69 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 12h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £69, while a train costs an average of £109.
Distance: 671 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£69 Average Price Cheapest | £109 Average Price | £161 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 18m Average total duration 12h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 26m Average total duration Fastest 11h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Messina to Siena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Siena:
A coach is £41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Siena costing on average £109.
Other travel options to Siena take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 18m.
Tickets start at around £69 compared to roughly £161 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £93. The journey takes 12h 48m versus 9h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Siena from Messina by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Messina to Siena is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Siena are Florence, Rome, Pisa, Arezzo and San Gimignano. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Siena on Omio.
Florence is known for Renaissance art and architecture, with the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio shaping its skyline. Despite its fame, it feels compact and lived-in, with busy piazzas, artisan workshops and a strong Tuscan food culture.
Rome blends ancient monuments with lively streets, café culture and neighbourhood life. Known for the Colosseum, the Pantheon and St Peter's Basilica, it feels both grand and deeply lived-in.
Pisa is known worldwide for the Leaning Tower, but it is also a compact university city with medieval streets and graceful squares. Along the Arno, historic buildings and student life give it an easy, thoughtful atmosphere.
Arezzo is a historic Tuscan city known for medieval streets, Piero della Francesca frescoes and antiques. Its piazzas and churches feel quieter than in larger art cities, with local life shaped by goldsmithing and the Giostra del Saracino.
San Gimignano is a Tuscan hill town best known for its medieval towers and remarkably preserved historic centre. Stone streets, fortified walls and views over the surrounding countryside give it a striking, self-contained character.
Travel to Siena easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Messina to Siena.
This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Siena:
A coach is £41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Siena costing on average £109.
Other travel options to Siena take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 18m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Messina and Siena as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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