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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Siena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £64, while a flight costs an average of £130.
Distance: 603 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Train | Ferry | Driving |
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£85 Average Price | £130 Average Price | £104 Average Price | £64 Average Price Cheapest | £66 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 22m Average total duration 16h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 5m Average total duration 15h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 48m Average total duration 19h 48m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 12h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from Palermo to Siena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Siena:
A ferry is £22 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Palermo to Siena costing on average £85.
A ferry is £41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Siena costing on average £104.
A ferry is £66 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Siena costing on average £130.
Other travel options to Siena take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 5m.
Coach takes on average 17h 22m.
Ferry takes on average 20h 48m.
Tickets start at around £85 compared to roughly £66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£19. The journey takes 16h 52m versus 12h 7m 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 Palermo by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Palermo to Siena is by taking a flight 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 and Arezzo. 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.
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 Palermo to Siena.
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Siena:
A ferry is £22 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Palermo to Siena costing on average £85.
A ferry is £41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Siena costing on average £104.
A ferry is £66 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Siena costing on average £130.
Other travel options to Siena take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 5m.
Coach takes on average 17h 22m.
Ferry takes on average 20h 48m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palermo and Siena as scheduled services by train, coach, flight and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
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