Will you be landing at Florence airport soon to visit Tuscany? Find out how to get from Florence airport to Siena!
The city of Siena is renowned in Tuscany for its artistic and cultural heritage. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city has a population of 53,772 (2017). Siena is just 70 kilometers south of Florence, whose medieval history it rivaled. Don’t miss a visit to Siena’s historic center. Piazza del Campo, the Cathedral and the Basilica di San Domenico. The Santa Maria della Scala museum complex is also a cultural must-see.
Your transfer from Florence airport to Siena will be a two-stage affair, as public transport requires you to make a connection at Florence station. Unless you decide to take a cab, or rent a car at the airport.
Off to visit Siena? Here are our Florence airport transfer solutions!
The cheapest: bus and streetcar
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Vola in Bus
Duration: approx. 20 minutes (depending on your point of arrival)
Fares: €6 one-way, €10 round-trip
Timetable: one departure every 30 minutes, 7 days a week, from 5am to 00.10am
Buses are often the most economical way to transfer between Florence airport and Siena. The company Vola in Bus offers transfers between Florence airport and the city center. Shuttles drop you off at Florence’s Santa Maria Novella train station. The journey is non-stop to the terminus.
Gest Tramvia
Duration: 20 to 25 minutes on average
Fares: €1.50
Times: times vary according to the day of the week
Since February 11, 2019, a streetcar line (T2) has been running between Florence airport and the city center. It’s definitely the cheapest option, but you’ll only be doing one leg of the journey. The tramway connects Florence airport with the city center, but not Siena. You’ll then have to choose between taking the bus, cab or train to transfer between Florence airport and Siena.
- From Monday to Thursday and on Sundays, streetcars run from 5am to 12:30am.
- On Fridays and Saturdays, streetcars run from 5am to 2am.
The fastest: train and bus
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Trenitalia
Running time: 1h28
Price: €9.50
Timetable: from 5.35 am to 9.38 pm
Taking the train is often the quickest way to get around, especially if the line is direct. Trenitalia is the Italian state-owned railway company in charge of the train network. The company’s trains run between Florence’s SNM station and Siena. Tickets can be booked online on the company’s official website.
Good to know: Siena’s train station is just two kilometers from the historic center. From there, city buses leave for the city center every ten minutes.
Sienna Mobilità
Duration: 1h15 for the « rapida » line (131R), 1h35 for the ordinary line (131O)
Fares: €7.80 one-way, €12 on board
Timetable: departures every 15 to 20 minutes, from 6.25 a.m. to 10 p.m.
A subsidiary of Busitalia, Sienna Mobilità is the company that provides transfers between Florence airport and Siena. The advantage of this shuttle service is that the journey is fast, especially if you take the Rapida line. The bus takes the freeway and is non-stop all the way to Siena.
The most comfortable: the private shuttle
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Duration: approx. 1h15
Rates: from €100
Opening hours: service often available 24/7
The most comfortable solution is undoubtedly a shuttle with a private driver. The driver will pick you up at the airport and drop you off at your hotel in Siena. This private transfer is operated from the airport by the CO.A.VE company. It’s not the cheapest option, but it’s one that allows you to transfer between Florence airport and Siena with complete peace of mind. What’s more, you can book online.
The most available: the cab
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Duration: 1h10
Rates: €150 to €200
Times: contact your cab by telephone to arrange pick-up times
Florence airport is 70 kilometers from Siena. For transfers between Florence airport and Siena, taking a cab is the most available, but also the most expensive, solution. All you have to do is inform the cab service of your arrival time at Florence airport. A cab driver will be waiting for you outside the terminal. This service is available day and night to take you to your hotel.
If you want to save time at the airport, you can book a cab online on platforms such as TaxiTender. Simply enter your dates and times, pay and it’s done. A driver will be waiting for you at the exit on the day.
The alternative: rent a car near Florence airport
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Car rental is the alternative if you prefer to be in control of your travels. You’ll have no time constraints, and can make your own transfers between Florence airport and Siena. You’ll also find it easier to visit Tuscany’s must-see sights. On the other hand, you’ll need to return the car to the rental service before your return flight.
To avoid renting a car on the spot and being uncertain about availability, you can book online. You’ll also pay less for your rental. What’s more, you won’t have to wait as long in the airport lobby to collect the car keys. Would you like to make your own transfers between Florence and Siena airports? Compare rates on Rentalcars, one of the many reservation platforms, to get the best deal!
Where to sleep near Florence airport?
Sometimes the flight arrives late at night, or the return is scheduled for very early in the morning. In this case, you may need to sleep close to Florence airport. The airport is open from 4 a.m. to midnight, so it’s not possible to sleep inside the terminal at night.
So you’ll need to choose a hotel close by if you want to spend the night. There are many hotels close to the airport. Choose those close to the departure gates.