I need to get from Florence to Siena. The only bus website I've found is in Italian. I believe a bus is a better alternative than taking the train. If you've done this route by bus, any info would be very helpful.
Posted by
Centennial, CO, USA
1883 posts
We did this a couple of years ago. It was very easy. Just start at the main bus terminal in Florence (behind the train station) You will see the schedule posted, pick your time, buy the ticket and get on the bus.
The bus drops you off outside the main piazza in Siena. It's a simple 2-3 block walk to get to Piazza Campo.
The train station in Siena is outside town, you would have to take a taxi. The bus is a better alternative way to get closer to the center of town.
We did this with 2 suitcases and 2 bike cases, so traveling light or heavy, it's a nice way to get between the cities.
Posted by
OP
Lahaina, HI, USA
69 posts
Thanks Ellen. How much was the bus fare?
Posted by
Bend, OR, United States
1167 posts
You can see the schedule here:
http://www.sitabus.it/sita-toscana/Firenze-Siena08.pdf
There is enough English that you should be able to figure it out.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32222 posts
Dennis,
Taking the Bus from Florence to Siena is definitely a better option. As Ellen mentioned, the Bus drops you right in town rather than at the train station (which is at the bottom of the hill).
Again as mentioned, the Bus station is next to Firenze SMN rail station, so very easy to access. Travel time is about 1H15M via Express Bus (as I recall, tickets had to be validated).
Have a look at www.sitabus.it/sita-toscana/Firenze-Siena08.pdf for times and other information.
Happy travels!
Posted by
Columbus, OH, USA
2026 posts
The bus was very easy and convenient. As I recall it departs almost hourly from Florence and was pretty cheap. The bus station is around the corner from the Florence train station and drops right in Siena.
Posted by
Gettysburg, PA
1589 posts
The trip will also take you past the US military WW2 cemetary about 5 miles South of Florence.