Siena Cathedral, or Duomo di Siena, is located in the historic center of Siena.
From most parts of the city center, it’s a short 5 to 10-minute walk to reach the cathedral.
Since it is in the heart of the city, we suggest you take public transport to the tourist attraction.
By public transport
Siena Railway Station is approximately 7.5 km (4.6 miles) from the Cathedral and will take you 15 minutes if you take a taxi.
You can also catch a bus from the train station to the city center. All buses departing from the station stop in the city center and will get you there in about five minutes. You can get off at either Piazza del Sale or Piazza Gramsci.
We suggest using the 0S7 bus to “Stufa Secca” or the 0S1 bus to “Via Tozzi” to get closer to the city center.
If you prefer to walk, the distance is just 2 km (1.2 miles).
You can use the electric escalators across the street from the station. These escalators start in a shopping centre (you’ll see a large PAM sign) and take you up the hill to Via Vittorio Emanuele II near Porta Camollia. From there, it is an uphill 20-minute walk to the city center.
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Parking Near Siena Cathedral
Siena’s historic center is a limited traffic zone (ZTL), so parking outside the center is essential to avoid fines.
You can’t drive directly to the Siena Cathedral because it’s located in the city center’s pedestrian-only area.
Most parking facilities charge €2 per hour and €35 per day, with potential discounts for hotel guests.
Below are some of the best parking options near Siena Cathedral:
Santa Caterina Parking: Located 750 meters (half a mile) from the cathedral, this lot has escalators that connect directly to the historic center. It offers 501 spaces across three floors and discounted rates of €25 per day for hotel guests.
San Francesco Parking: Situated 1.1 km (.7 miles) from the cathedral, this facility provides convenient access to the city center via escalators. It has 277 spaces over two floors.
Il Campo Parking: Only 650 meters (half a mile) from the cathedral and close to Piazza del Campo, this parking area offers 589 spaces over four floors.
Note: A small free parking area used to be available near the Municipal Cemetery, but now it is closed permanently. Please avoid that.
By Plane
The nearest airport is Florence Airport, which is 80 kilometers (50 miles) away. From there, you can take a train or bus to Siena. Other airports with train or bus connections to Siena include Pisa, Rome, Bologna, and Perugia.
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