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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma to Siena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, while a coach costs an average of £24.
Distance: 183 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price | £51 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Siena:
A train is £8 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Parma to Siena costing on average £24.
Other travel options to Siena take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 31m.
Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £36. The journey takes 3h 23m versus 2h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Siena from Parma by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Parma 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Siena:
A train is £8 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Parma to Siena costing on average £24.
Other travel options to Siena take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 31m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Parma and Siena as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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