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

Siena in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Siena in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6100
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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

Lufthansa
Good (4,026 reviews)
KLM
Good (759 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,473 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,802 reviews)
SWISS
Good (870 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,147 reviews)
Air France
Good (895 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,643 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,399 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,988 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,470 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (444 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,674 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (782 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (213 reviews)
Finnair
Good (941 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (736 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,055 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (776 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (325 reviews)
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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

Hotel Athena
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,502+
Hotel Executive
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,669+
Four Points by Sheraton Siena
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,169+
Precise House Montaperti Siena
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,752+
Piccolo Hotel Etruria
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,252+
NH Siena
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 6,585+

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.

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.