Trains to Siena

Siena train station

Siena train station is about 2 km north of the historic centre of the city and is part of the central Tuscany railway. Originally opened in 1935, it has undergone renovations led by some of Italy's architectural masters, like Angiolo Mazzoni. The rather modern-looking structure stands as a long rectangular building made up of simple straight lines, and it opens out onto a large paved courtyard. Well connected to the rest of Italy, the station is served by high-speed trains. It takes 1h30mins on a direct train from the popular tourist destination of Florence. With a transfer stop, Siena is also reachable from Milan in 3h20mins, from Rome in 3 hours and from Bologna in a little over 2 hours. Passengers wishing to reach the city centre via public transport will find bus services that run every 10 minutes nearby. Alternatively, the walk to the centre will take between 20 and 30 minutes.

Main attractions near Siena train station

Passengers can reach the historic centre of Siena by either taking a bus from opposite the station or by enjoying a leisurely (although steep in places) 30-minute walk along the main street of Via Mazzini. Piazzo del Campo is the heart of the town. This large public space is in the historic centre and is often credited as being one of Europe’s greatest medieval squares. The Torre del Mangia can be seen here, standing an impressive 87 metres tall. Anyone who feels up to tackling the 400-step climb will be rewarded with a panoramic view of the city. Just around the corner is the Duomo di Siena, with its white marble shining brilliantly in the sunshine. This Gothic-Romanesque cathedral holds the works of many famous artists like Donatello, Michelangelo and Pinturicchio. This is a city that’s rich with culture, and more artistic treasures can be found at the public library, which boasts some of the best-preserved collections in all of Italy!

In the centre of Siena, visitors will find many restaurants and cafes serving up the local gastronomic delights that Tuscany is famed for. Many tourists enjoy indulging in the steaks on offer from the Chianina breed of cattle. A long list of typical favourites promise to satisfy everyone, with dishes like pici (thick hand-rolled pasta shaped like spaghetti), crostini neri (chicken pâté on toasted bread), truffles and Tuscan salami, to name but a few. For a sweet treat, why not try the panforte (a chewy dessert with nuts and fruit). And, of course, all of these can be washed down with a glass of famous Tuscan wine!