Siena

ZTL Rates and Regulations

Rates for tourist buses, including taxes, vary depending on the destination (city center or suburbs), the tourist season (high or low) and the payment method (online or at our "Il Fagiolone" check-point). Discounts are available for groups staying in Siena accommodation facilities.

Loading and unloading of passengers is permitted in the stop and collection areas designated for tourist buses.

Payment at Check Point "Il Fagiolone" (without reservation)

Online Payment (with reservation)

Tourist bus permits

Tour bus permits are divided into five categories: O, P, H, G, A, as described below. For a more detailed description, you can download the regulations for TOURIST BUSES of the Municipality of Siena.

Ordinary permit for the historic center – O

Permit "O" – (Historic center and parking) This permit is intended for those who visit the historic centre, allowing the loading and unloading of passengers in the assigned stop area, at the time indicated in the permit. It is possible to purchase the permit at the checkpoint and online (at a discounted rate). It must be printed and displayed on the dashboard before entering the limited traffic zone for buses.

Historical center permit – discount for groups in hotels – P, H

Two discounts are available for groups staying in accommodation facilities in the city of Siena: one for parking at the "Il Fagiolone" bus park (permit "P") and one for loading and unloading passengers (permit "H"). The "P" and "H" permits must be requested at least one day before the group's arrival in Siena and this can be done exclusively by the accommodation facility. They can be purchased online (at a discounted rate) or at the bus Check-Point (at full rate). They must be printed and displayed on the dashboard before entering the Bus Restricted Traffic Zone.

Permit "P" – (Historic center and parking) This permit is designed for groups staying in Siena accommodation facilities. With this permit, the driver can load and unload tourists in the historic center, as well as park at the "Il Fagiolone" bus park. Other stops for loading and unloading passengers are permitted during the days of stay in Siena. The stop area closest to the accommodation facility is specified at the time of booking.

Permit "H" – (Historic Centre) This permit is designed for groups staying in accommodation facilities in Siena. With this permit, the driver can load and unload passengers and their luggage, but cannot park at the "Il Fagiolone" bus park. The bus can pass through the Siena Bus Limited Traffic Zone only on the day of arrival and departure, at the time specified in the permit. It is not permitted to pass through the Limited Traffic Zone for buses to take the group into the historic center of Siena or for excursions outside Siena, as a "P" permit is required for this purpose. To park in the parking areas of the accommodation facilities, only on the day of arrival and departure, you need the "H" permit. Other stops are not permitted. When requesting an "H" permit, the software shows the stop area closest to the hotel or hotel parking area, if available.

General Permit – “G”

Permit "G" The general permit is for groups that need to reach a specific destination in peripheral areas (accommodation facilities, restaurants, hospital...) and does not allow parking at the "Il Fagiolone" bus park nor the loading or unloading of passengers in the city centre. It can be purchased at the check-point (full fare) or online (at a discounted rate) and must be printed and displayed on the dashboard before entering the Limited Traffic Zone for Buses.

Post Access Permission – “A”

Permit "A" Is for those who purchase the permit after entering the Limited Traffic Zone for Buses, regardless of the destination or service requested.

Parking

Siena has a rest area 'Il Fagiolone' in Strada di Pescaia where tourist buses can park after loading and unloading passengers and luggage.

Access and Payment Procedures

Access to the ZTL for tourist buses in Siena is subject to a fee and requires advance online booking, within the day before arrival.

Registration and Booking

• Access the official website and register in the Reserved Area.
• After logging in, you can proceed with booking the ZTL Bus permit.
• The permit is valid only after online payment by credit card.

Required data

To make a reservation you must enter:

• Bus license plate
• Arrival and departure docking
• Date and times of arrival and departure
• Tax data for the receipt

Permission to display

After booking:

• Download and print the ZTL permit.
• Display it on the bus dashboard (mandatory).
• The bus must not stop at Check Point Il Fagiolone, but go directly to the indicated docking point, respecting the booked times.

Concessions and Discounts

Discounted rates for hotels, with reservation

These discounted rates are reserved for hotels that book at least one day before the group's arrival in Siena. Permits vary based on the type of structure and the season. "Post Access" allows access to specific areas or at particular times after initial access to the ZTL.

Permission booklet

A carnet of 100 permits for access to the Siena restricted traffic zone is also available at a cost of €10,000.00, which can be requested via e-mail to info.busturistici@sigericospa.it

Contacts and Information

• Email: info.busturistici@sigericospa.it
• Secretary telephone: 0577 228711 / 87

Miscellaneous

Attention for booking:

• If the data entered (e.g. license plate, date) do not coincide with the real ones, the permit is considered invalid.
• In this case, the driver will have to repay the full fare on the spot as if he had not booked.
• The bus will not be able to access the ZTL and will be reported to the Municipal Police in case of violation.
• Reservations are non-refundable.
• A change of date is permitted only if it remains in the same seasonal range (high/low) corresponding to the rate already paid.

Useful Links

• Tourist Bus Fares
• Tourist bus parking
• ZTL Bus Regulation
• Praetorian Register
• Online Bookings
• Rest Areas
• Passenger Docking Areas

Please Note: The data relating to ZTLs in this document may NOT be updated or accurate. It is therefore advisable, if unsure, to consult the official websites of the competent bodies for accurate information, given the complexity of the regulations.