Travelling to San Gimignano

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Best day trips from San Gimignano

The most popular day trips from San Gimignano are Florence, Siena, Volterra, Pisa and Lucca. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your journey from San Gimignano on Omio.

A view of Florence

Day trip from San Gimignano to Florence

Why visit Florence for the day?

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.

How to get from San Gimignano to Florence?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Gimignano to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £10.

A view of Siena

Day trip from San Gimignano to Siena

Why visit Siena for the day?

Siena is a medieval Tuscan city known for the Piazza del Campo, the Palio and its striped Duomo. Its steep lanes, Gothic buildings and strong civic traditions give it a more austere character than many larger Italian cities.

How to get from San Gimignano to Siena?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Gimignano to Siena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £6.

A view of Volterra

Day trip from San Gimignano to Volterra

Why visit Volterra for the day?

Volterra is a Tuscan hill town known for Etruscan heritage, medieval architecture and alabaster craft. Its stone-built centre and sweeping countryside views give it a quieter, older feel than many regional favourites.

A view of Pisa

Day trip from San Gimignano to Pisa

Why visit Pisa for the day?

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.

How to get from San Gimignano to Pisa?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Gimignano to Pisa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £11.

A view of Lucca

Day trip from San Gimignano to Lucca

Why visit Lucca for the day?

Lucca is known for its complete Renaissance walls, Romanesque churches and handsome historic squares. Its compact old centre feels calm and distinctly Tuscan, with medieval streets and a strong local character.

How to get from San Gimignano to Lucca?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Gimignano to Lucca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £16.

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