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Journey Information
There are 11 intercity buses per day from Lyon to Siena. Traveling by bus from Lyon to Siena usually takes around 15 hours and 10 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 13 hours and 5 minutes.
Distance | 362 mi (582 km) |
Shortest duration | 13h 5m |
Cheapest price | €33.12 |
Most frequent service | FlixBus |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Lyon to Siena?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Lyon to Siena. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 11 | 15h 10m | €57.01 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 11 trips from Lyon to Siena, and usually makes the trip in about 15 hours and 10 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 15 hours and 10 minutes to cover the 582 kilometers from Lyon to Siena. However, the fastest bus only takes 13 hours and 5 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 01:00 and the last bus leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all buses from Lyon to Siena, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Lyon
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Located at the confluence of the Rhône and the Saône rivers in the central-west of France, Lyon is France's third-largest city, after Paris and Marseille. Lyon has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its 2,000 years of history and its central role in the Renaissance. Vieux Lyon is the city's historic area, full of old buildings and a vibrant French atmosphere. Wander through the traboules, a unique architectural feature of the city; these secret passageways wind through Lyon's buildings and courtyards. Several guided tours will describe the many uses of these covered paths throughout Lyon's history: from shortcuts to the river for 4th-century residents to meeting places for 19th-century silk workers and the World War II French resistance.
Lyon is also famously hailed as the birthplace of cinema. To immerse yourself in film history, visit the Musée Cinéma et Miniature to explore old movie props, costumes, and even complete film sets from several iconic films. To experience a traditional French market, stop in Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse. This indoor gourmet market offers only the finest local produce, the perfect place to sample the local cuisine.
Getting to Lyon is simple, and the lion's share of options are via ground travel. Eurolines bus services offer transport from many European cities into the Perrache train station, and many train services, including the TGV, also operate from the same station. Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport is only 25 km east of the city, providing both European and intercontinental flights.
Siena
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Set among the rolling hills of Tuscany, Siena is the provincial capital in central Italy. Siena has an extensive history, dating to the Etruscan era, although most of the town's growth didn't occur until the Middle Ages. Take a walk up one of the many surrounding hills to gain a birds' eye view of Siena, in many ways identical to how it looked in the medieval period.
The best way to appreciate the town is to embrace the Italian lifestyle, enjoying a coffee and people-watching in the Piazza del Campo. After this, visit the Duomo di Siena to view its Gothic exterior, intricate mosaic floor, and many of the preserved works of Catholic worship that lay inside.
After a long day of exploring, refuel with some mouthwatering local cuisine. Visit any of the authentic Sienese restaurants to try pici, a type of pasta, and make sure to sample at least one of the many famous desserts from the region.
Siena's central location in Italy makes it easy to access from major metropolises like Rome, Paris, or Barcelona. Ampugnano Airport is only 9 kilometers from the city, although Florence and Pisa airports offer more frequent flights with a wider choice of airlines. Frequent trains pass through Siena from several cities in Italy, and two bus lines operate between Florence and Siena.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Lyon?
Main departure station: Gare SNCF de Lyon Perrache
Most buses depart from the main station in Lyon.
All bus stations in Lyon:
Gare SNCF de Lyon Perrache
Where does the bus arrive in Siena?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Piazza Carlo Rosselli
Siena FS is a coach terminal in the small town of Siena. The terminal is next to the main railway station and encompasses coach stops for various carriers like FlixBus. The train station is a large pale brick building with smaller coach stops nearby and shelters for various operators. Inside, you can find amenities such as ticket desks, kiosks, a cafe, and fast food restaurants at the coach station. Slightly further away are multiple bars, restaurants, a few hotels, and a Co-op supermarket, plus information about buses and trains inside the railway station.
Bus stations in Siena:
Piazza Carlo Rosselli
Piazza Gramsci
Viale Pietro Toselli
Stellino - Via Fiorentina 135
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