How to get to Siena from Padua

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Compare coach and train for Padua to Siena

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Padua to Siena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, while a coach costs an average of £27.

Distance: 237 km

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£27

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£22

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£58

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 37m

Average total duration

4h 7m

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3h 50m

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3h 20m

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3h 9m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Padua to Siena is a train with an average price of £22.

This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Siena:

A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Padua to Siena costing on average £27.

The fastest way to travel from Padua to Siena is by train with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Siena take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Padua and Siena including taking a coach and train.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £27 compared to roughly £58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £32. The journey takes 4h 7m versus 3h 9m 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.

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from Padua to Siena

How to get to Siena from Padua by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Padua to Siena is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Itabus2723
    9:453h55
    Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)
    13:40Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
    £71One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Itabus2723
    9:453h55
    Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)
    13:40Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
    £71One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9415+RegionaleRegionale 18217
    11:563h41
    Padova
    15:37Siena station
    £541One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3985+IntercityIntercity 599+RegionaleRegionale 18233
    18:095h07
    Padova
    23:16Siena station
    £311One-way
    2 changes
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3977+IntercityIntercity 597+RegionaleRegionale 18225
    14:095h29
    Padova
    19:38Siena station
    £311One-way
    2 changes
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3961+IntercityIntercity 583+RegionaleRegionale 18209
    6:126h26
    Padova
    12:38Siena station
    £311One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    13:405h15
    Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)
    18:55Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
    £191One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:106h10
    Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)
    14:20Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
    £231One-way
    1 change
  • Itabus2701 · 2495
    0:154h55
    Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)
    5:10Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
    £341One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Padua to Siena

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 Padua to Siena.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Padua and Siena including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Padua to Siena is a train with an average price of £22.

This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Siena:

A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Padua to Siena costing on average £27.

The fastest way to travel from Padua to Siena is by train with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Siena take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 37m.

The Padua to Siena distance is approximately 237 km.
The average frequency per day from Padua to Siena is:
  • Around 45 trains per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Padua and Siena as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Padua to Siena:
  • Trains mostly depart from Padova and arrive in Siena station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) and arrive in Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Padua to Siena, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Siena by train.
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus to go to Siena by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Padua to Siena:
  • 2 direct coaches per day with Itabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Padua to Siena often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Rome, Pisa, Milan, Scandicci. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Siena and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Padua to Siena, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
In Siena, you can climb the Torre del Mangia for panoramic views, visit the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo for religious art, and explore the Fortezza Medicea for relaxation and beautiful vistas. Enjoy Italian wines at Enoteca Italiana or take a cooking class to learn traditional Tuscan recipes. Don't miss Piazza del Campo, known for the Palio horse race, the impressive Siena Cathedral, and the historic Palazzo Pubblico. Visit the Basilica of San Domenico for insights into Saint Catherine of Siena and the Santa Maria della Scala museum complex for art and history exhibitions.
To fully appreciate Siena's rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture, spending 2-3 days is ideal. This allows time to explore the Piazza del Campo, visit the Duomo di Siena, and enjoy local cuisine.

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