Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Siena has to offer.

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When to visit Siena

Siena in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 15100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Siena in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 15100
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 35 miles from Siena. The shortest flight to Siena from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 15h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by Train. The train journey from Siena to Rome takes 1h 27m and costs around ₹ 2,046 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about ₹ 2,232 for a 1h 45m trip. The train station in Siena is called Siena, and is located 1.0 mile from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Siena is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 182 miles from Siena. You’ll find branches of Felirent and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Siena, including FlixBus, Bus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Pisa, the bus ride to Siena takes 65 miles and will cost you around ₹ 2,046. From Bologna, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,488 for a journey of 80 miles. The most popular bus station is Siena Piazza Antonio Gramsci, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Siena. Siena Lo Stellino is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Siena doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 35 miles from Siena. The shortest flight to Siena from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 15h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by Train. The train journey from Siena to Rome takes 1h 27m and costs around ₹ 2,046 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about ₹ 2,232 for a 1h 45m trip. The train station in Siena is called Siena, and is located 1.0 mile from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Siena is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 182 miles from Siena. You’ll find branches of Felirent and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Siena, including FlixBus, Bus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Pisa, the bus ride to Siena takes 65 miles and will cost you around ₹ 2,046. From Bologna, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,488 for a journey of 80 miles. The most popular bus station is Siena Piazza Antonio Gramsci, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Siena. Siena Lo Stellino is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Siena

BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
FLRFlorence Peretola
PSAPisa Gal Galilei

Airlines serving Siena

Lufthansa
Good (7,935 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,899 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,317 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,434 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,185 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,577 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,613 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,947 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,214 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,282 reviews)
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Where to stay in Siena

From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Certosa Di Maggiano to great affordable options like the Hotel Palazzo di Valli, Siena offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 12,205 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 25,967 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Alma Domus and B&B I Tetti di Siena.

Where to stay in popular areas of Siena

Most booked hotels in Siena

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Grand Hotel Continental Siena - Starhotels Collezione
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 35,350+
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Hotel Athena
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 17,204+
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Hotel Italia
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,578+
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Hotel Executive
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,741+
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NH Siena
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 15,065+
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Hiring a car in Siena

Hiring a car in Siena costs ₹ 11,395 per day, on average, or ₹ 45,578 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 30% more expensive than at Florence Peretola.

Expect to pay ₹ 195 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 ₹ 2,343 and ₹ 3,125.

Hiring a car in Siena costs ₹ 11,395 per day, on average, or ₹ 45,578 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 30% more expensive than at Florence Peretola.

Expect to pay ₹ 195 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 ₹ 2,343 and ₹ 3,125.

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