Getting from Florence Airport to Siena

To travel from Florence Airport to Siena by bus, you’ll first need to reach Santa Maria Novella (SMN) train station, located near the city center of Florence. There are three ways to get there: the Volainbus airport shuttle, the tram, or a taxi.

The Volainbus is the official airport shuttle service operated by Busitalia SITA Nord. The bus stop is located just beyond the taxi rank outside the arrivals hall. Buses depart every 30 minutes from 05:30 to 20:30, and every 60 minutes from 08:30 to 00:30. The journey to Santa Maria Novella station takes about 30 minutes and costs €6.

Alternatively, you can take tram Line T2, a quicker and more eco-friendly option that takes just 20 minutes. The tram departs from the Peretola Aeroporto stop just outside the arrivals hall and runs daily from 05:00 to 00:30, and until 02:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. The ticket costs €1.50 and should be purchased prior to boarding from self-service machines at each stop.

For a more direct route, you can take a taxi to the city center. Taxi fares from Florence Airport to the city center have a fixed fare of €28 and €1.10 per piece of luggage.

From Santa Maria Novella train station, make your way across the road to Firenze Autostazione Bus Terminal, where you can catch the Autolinee Toscane 131R bus to Siena. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. Buses run regularly from 06:25 to 20:15 on weekdays, but there are fewer departures on weekends. It’s a good idea to check the schedule in advance if you’re traveling on a Saturday or Sunday. This option is both affordable and convenient, making it a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.

The cost of traveling from Florence Airport to Siena by bus depends on how you get to Firenze Autostazione bus station in the city center. A ticket for the 131R bus costs €10, and then you’ll need to factor in the cost of getting to the bus station. Each journey cost is as follows if you take the: 

• Volainbus airport shuttle (€6), the total journey will cost around €16.
• Tram (€1.50), expect to pay approximately €11.50 in total.
• Taxi (€28), makes the total around €38.

Tickets for the 131R bus can be purchased online, at the bus station, or directly onboard using contactless payment. It is cheaper to buy your ticket before boarding.

As there’s no direct bus from Florence airport to Siena, this isn’t a very convenient transfer option. Waiting time is 30 minutes, so you may have an additional hour added to your journey. Buses also stop running at 20:15, so you will need to find an alternate transfer option if you land late at night.