Siena travel guide
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You're Going to Love Siena
With a population of 42,867, Siena is a must-see destination in Tuscany, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
When to visit Siena
How to Get to Siena
Plane
Although Siena doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 56 km from Siena. The shortest flight to Siena from India departs from Bengaluru and takes around 18h 45m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Siena to Pisa takes 0h 49m and costs around ₹ 1,167 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about ₹ 834 for a 0h 57m trip. The train station in Siena is called Siena, and is located 1.6 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Siena is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 293 km from Siena. You’ll find branches of Europcar and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Siena, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Siena takes 129 km and will cost you around ₹ 834. From Pisa, the ticket costs about ₹ 667 for a journey of 153 km. The most popular bus station is Siena Piazza Antonio Gramsci, located 0.6 km from the city centre of Siena. Siena Lo Stellino is also a commonly used station, and is 3.2 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Siena
Where to stay in Siena
From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel Continental Siena - Starhotels Collezione to great affordable options like the Hotel Palazzo di Valli, Siena offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 10,614 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 19,372 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Alma Domus and La Casa di Antonella.
Where to stay in popular areas of Siena
Most booked hotels in Siena
Hiring a car in Siena
Expect to pay ₹ 166 per litre in Siena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,991 and ₹ 2,654. Mini (Renault Twingo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Siena, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.