 By
car
Those arriving from the north can take the Chiantigiana from Florence
(SS 222 - 72 km) that elegantly crosses the hills of Chianti or
the highway (SS 2 superstrada Siena/Firenze - 68 km). From the south,
Siena can be reached by taking the Autoway from Rome (A1 Roma-Firenze,
exit Valdichiana), turning right on state highway n°326 (Bettolle-Siena
- 240 km).
By Bus
There are direct connections with a variety of cities to the north
and to the south of Siena. The most frequent connections are:
- Firenze rapid connection (1h 15 min) or direct connection via
Poggibonsi, Colle Val d’Elsa (1h 35 min): TRA-IN (tel. 0577/204245),
SITA (toll free number 800 373760). Departures from the bus
station located in front of Santa Maria Novella train station, the
main train station in Florence;
- Rome: direct connection (2 h 45 min), departure from Tiburtina
Station in Rome, SENA (toll free number 800 - 930960, tel. 0577/283203).
By Train
From the north, the direct connection departs from Firenze. From
the South, direct connections to Siena depart from Chiusi or from
Grosseto. The train station in Siena is located approximately 2
km from Siena’s historical centre. It’s a five minute
bus ride from the city center to the train station and buses leave
regularly from Piazza del Sale. Buses n°s 3, 8, 10, 17, 77 leave
from the station to Piazza del Sale and Bus n. 17 departs from Piazza
del Sale for the train station.
By Air
The Ampugnano airport is located 9 km from Siena. At the moment,
connections from Olbia, Vienna and Munich (Baviera) are available.
For additional information tel. 0577/392226. A shuttle service connection
is currently available between the airport and Piazza Gramsci TRA-IN
(tel. 0577/204224).
Nature Train
For those of you who interested in exploring the magnificent Siena
countryside in all its grandeur and tranquillity, take a ride on
the Natura Train. This seasonal adventure on a steam powered train
takes you back to “another time” with its winding paths
through the Sienese countryside. The trip begins in Siena and stops
in Asciano and Monte Antico before returning to Siena.
For more information, contact the Client Assistance Office located
at the train station, tel. 0577/207413.
Getting to the historical center
The historical center is accessible only by foot. Cars are strictly
prohibited. There is a small bus (Pollicino) run by the TRA-IN company
that covers some streets located into the center of town. Outside
the main city walls in the main tourist areas, you can find various
parking areas.
For more information, contact “Siena Parcheggi” tel.
0577/228711.
To call or reserve a taxi: telephone the Central Reservation Office
at 0577/49222.
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