Treinitalia launches the Siena Express, a vintage rail service between Rome and Siena this autumn, offering what organisers describe as a slow-paced journey “into the soul of Tuscany”.
The Espresso Siena will run on three weekends: 27–28 September, 4–5 October and 1–2 November. The train departs Roma Termini at 07.42 on Saturdays, arriving in Siena at 13.20. The return leg leaves Siena at 15.05 on Sundays. Tickets start at €29.
Passengers will travel on restored Gran Confort carriages, designed in the 1970s for Europe’s Trans Europ Express routes and recently brought back into service by the FS Italiane Foundation. The coaches feature wide reclining seats, panoramic windows and a bar service.
The journey takes in the Maremma coastline, Argentario and Val d’Orcia areas, with stops including Tarquinia, Capalbio, Orbetello, Grosseto, Montepescali, Monte Antico, Buonconvento and Monteroni d’Arbia.
FS Treni Turistici Italiani said the service aims to let travellers “slow down, connect deeply with the landscape and savour the most authentic essence of the region”.
What’s happening onboard?
Refurbished from 1970s Trans Europ Express stock, these coaches offer lush comfort – reclining velvet or leather seats, wide aisles, air conditioning, panoramic double-glazed windows and refined finishes. The FS Italiane Foundation painstakingly preserved their elegance and quiet operation.
Classes of Travel
- Private Lounges — Ideal for small groups or families seeking exclusivity and privacy amid Tuscany’s vistas.
- First Class — Spacious, elegant seating with panoramic views; designed for relaxing in refined comfort.
- Second Class — Practical yet enjoyable, with large windows and functional design for scenic travel.
All classes are complemented by attentive onboard service.
Bar Service
The onboard bar delivers freshly brewed coffee, aperitifs, and a selection of hot and cold beverages. There are also sweet and savoury snacks, perfect for enhancing the leisurely journey.
What makes the Siena Express special?
This is more than just a train journey, it’s a moving immersion into Tuscan soul. As you glide past vineyards, olive groves, and medieval hamlets, the train invites you to slow down, absorb the landscape, and reconnect with Italy’s timeless beauty.
With fares starting at €29 round trip, it’s an affordable luxury experience, blending nostalgic elegance with authentic regional discovery.
For more details visit the FS Treni Turistici Italiani website.
