How to get there
How to get to Siena Cathedral
Siena lies in the heart of Tuscany, around 70 kilometres south of Florence. The cathedral stands in the historic centre on the Piazza del Duomo – not directly accessible by car, but well connected via multi-storey car parks, rail and public transport.
Cathedral address
Piazza del Duomo, 8 · 53100 Siena · Italy
Voucher redemption at the ticket office in the Cripta del Duomo (San Giovanni steps, to the side of the Cathedral).
By car
The centre of Siena is part of the ZTL (Zona a Traffico Limitato) – a limited traffic zone that tourists are not allowed to drive into. Park your car on the outskirts and cover the last few metres on foot or using the escalators.
Recommended car parks
Duomo Car Park
Located directly below the cathedral, with escalators and a lift up to the Piazza del Duomo. Best choice when arriving from the north.
Il Campo Car Park (Santa Caterina)
Escalators lead directly into the old town. A slightly longer walk to the cathedral than Parcheggio Duomo, but usually more available.
San Francesco Car Park
Largest car park in the city, with escalator access. Good alternative when inner-city car parks are full.
Important: Never drive into the ZTL zone without authorisation. The city monitors the entrances with cameras, and fines will be sent to your home by post several weeks later.
By train
Siena railway station (Stazione di Siena) is located about 1.5 kilometres north-east of the cathedral. Direct connections are primarily from Florence and Empoli.
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Florenz S.M.N. → Siena
Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
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Rome Termini to Siena
Approx. 3 hours with a change in Chiusi
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Pisa Central to Siena
Approx. 2 hours with a change in Empoli
From the station to the cathedral: Escalators from the Galleria Porta Siena shopping centre take travellers up the gradient to the historic centre. On foot, it’s about a 20-minute gentle uphill walk. Alternatively, city bus 9 or 17 runs to Piazza Gramsci, from where it's a further 5-minute walk.
By coach or regional bus
The central bus station in Siena is Piazza Gramsci, on the edge of the old town – from here it’s a 5 to 8-minute walk to the Cathedral.
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Florence → Siena
Autolinee Toscane, approx. 1 hour 15 minutes
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San Gimignano → Siena
with a change in Poggibonsi, approx. 1 hour 30 minutes
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Rome (FlixBus)
approx. 3 hours 30 minutes direct
The bus is often faster and cheaper than the train - especially from Florence, as no changes are necessary.
By plane
Siena does not have its own commercial airport. The nearest international airports are Florence, Pisa and Rome.
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Florence (FLR)
approx. 80 km · Hire car or train with change
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Pisa (PSA)
Approx. 130 km · Train with a change in Empoli
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Rome Fiumicino (FCO)
Approx. 230 km · Train or rental car
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Bologna (BLQ)
Approx. 180 km · Hire car or train with multiple changes
The last few metres to the cathedral
From Piazza del Campo, the city's main square, it's about a 5-minute uphill walk to the cathedral.
From the main square to the Duomo square
From Piazza del Campo, take Via di Città west. After 200 metres, Via dei Pellegrini branches off to the left and leads directly to the Cathedral.
Ticket office Crypt of the Duomo
Instead of going to the main entrance of the cathedral, keep to the right of the cathedral. The steps of San Giovanni lead down to the entrance of the crypt — that is where the official ticket office for voucher redemption is located.
With your paper ticket into the complex
After swapping, you'll use the paper ticket to access all sites within the complex. Recommended order: Crypt → Baptistery → Cathedral with Library → Museo dell’Opera with Facciatone → Oratorio San Bernardino.
Accessibility
The cathedral itself is accessible via a ramp on the left side of the building. The Museo dell’Opera, Crypt, and Baptistery have stairs without a lift and are not currently fully accessible. For wheelchair users and individuals with restricted mobility, it is recommended to call the official ticket office in advance.
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