Advice for train from Zurich to siena in May?
Posted by
Tilburg, Netherlands
2829 posts
It's long and boring: you need an IC train Zürich-Milano, then a high-speed Frecciarossa train Milano-Firenze, then a regional train to Siena. The whole thing will probably take 7h or so.
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
8700 posts
According to the timetables on the German Rail site, the fastest daytime route (8hr5min) is Zuerich-Milano-Firenze-Empoli-Siena. You can eliminate the connection in Empoli by waiting for a direct train from Firenze to Siena, but the trip will take half an hour longer. You also can travel overnight: Zuerich-Innsbruck-Firenze-Empoli-Siena in 14 hours with the Innsbruck-Firenze leg on a CNL night train.
Posted by
OP
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
2 posts
Thank you both of you, much appreciated!
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32353 posts
Joy, As the others mentioned, the shortest trip is 8H:05M with four changes. One of the longest is 9H:07M with only two changes. Despite the extra hour, I might consider the longer trip just for simplicity. I've taken similar trips with as many as five changes and although it's a FULL travel day, its tolerable. When you arrive in Siena, I'd suggest taking a Taxi from the station. Happy travels!