The cheapest and fastest buses from Siena to Bologna
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Siena to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Siena to Bologna will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 17 buses that leave Siena for Bologna on Fri, Dec 26, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 26 the direct buses cover the 131 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Fri, Dec 26 the slowest buses will take 2 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and bus for Siena to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Siena to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 131 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price |
3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Siena to Bologna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Siena to Bologna buses for today, Thursday, December 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 1:51 PM Siena, Siena/Viale Pietro Toselli | 2h54 | 4:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:05 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 2h40 | 4:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 2h35 | 9:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, December 26 | |||||
FlixBus | 6:50 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 2h30 | 9:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 2h20 | 9:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 2h45 | 11:05 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Siena to Bologna
Buses from Siena to Bologna run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 131 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 131 km |
Average bus duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Siena to BolognaYou can travel by bus between Siena to Bologna with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Siena to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Siena to Bologna by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli), which is located around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre), located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Siena to Bologna
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
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