By Car 

Pienza is on the SS146 between San Quirico d'Orcia and Montepulciano. From Montalcino, take the road toward Torrenieri and the SS2; take the SS2 south 7km (4 1/3 miles) to San Quirico d'Orcia, where the SS146 runs east for 10km (6 1/4 miles) to Pienza. From Siena, take the SS2 south to the SS146 (or the slower, but more dramatic SS438 south through Asciano and via Monte Oliveto Maggiore). You can park along the streets surrounding the walls.

By Bus 

TRA-IN buses (tel. 0577-204-111; www.trainspa.it) run from Siena (six daily; 1 1/4 hr.) and Montepulciano (10 daily; 20 min.) In Pienza, buy tickets at the corner bar in Piazza Dante.

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