Renaissance capital with the Duomo, Uffizi and Accademia, an easy day trip by bus or train.
Florence is the most obvious day trip from Siena. The bus 131R arrives at the Autostazione near the station and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
| Distance | About 70 km north of Siena |
|---|---|
| Travel time | About 1 hour 15 minutes by bus; about 1 hour 30 minutes by train |
| Getting there | Autolinee Toscane Rapida bus 131R (about 1 hour 15 minutes, hourly) or Trenitalia regional train (about 1 hour 34 minutes) |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Address | Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy |
How to get there
- Mode
- Bus
- Duration
- About 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cost
- Fare not verified; check at-bus.it
- Notes
- Bus tickets are not sold online for the 131 lines; buy at stations or from the driver as shown on at-bus.it
- Mode
- Train
- Duration
- About 1 hour 34 minutes
- Cost
- Aggregators list EUR 7-14 (~$8-$16); verify on trenitalia.com
- Notes
- Regional train to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
Suggested itinerary
- Take an early bus, visit the Duomo area, a pre-booked museum, lunch near Mercato Centrale and return by evening.
Location
Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
43.7731, 11.2560 View on map
Highlights
- Duomo and Baptistery
- Uffizi Gallery
- Ponte Vecchio
- Piazzale Michelangelo views
Tips for visiting
- Pre-book museum tickets.
- Check bus end-of-day times.
- Wear comfortable shoes.
When to visit
April-June and September-October
Accessibility
Compact centre; museums have lifts.
Visit, book or contact
Frequently asked questions
Bus or train?
The bus is faster and arrives near the station; the train takes about 1.5 hours.