How to travel from Ancona to Sanremo, Italy

The distance between Ancona and Sanremo is around 637km (396 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Ancona to Sanremo by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SanremoAncona if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Ancona (AOI) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Sanremo.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €430($430)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Bologna Centrale then Milano Centrale and then to Sanremo.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to Sanremo-P.zza Colombo.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Sanremo.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance637km (396 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ancona and Sanremo

There are several options for getting from Ancona to Sanremo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €430 ($430).

The distance between Ancona and Sanremo is around 637km (396 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 462km (287 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Ancona and Sanremo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ancona to Sanremo is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €430 ($430).

The cheapest way to travel between Ancona and Sanremo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ancona and Sanremo. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ancona to Sanremo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale and Milano Centrale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Ancona and Sanremo. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ancona and Sanremo. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ancona to Sanremo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

FlixBus, Marino Autolinee and Satam Bus run regular bus services between Ancona and Sanremo. Buses run twice a week and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ancona to Sanremo. We recommend that you fly from Ancona (AOI) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Sanremo. instead which will take 6h 10m.

The closest major airport to Sanremo is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 108km (67 miles) from Sanremo. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ancona and Sanremo. The distance is around 637km (396 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ancona to Sanremo is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €58 ($58).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ancona and Sanremo

Transport options from Ancona to Sanremo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
4h 15m
€430($430)
once daily1,250km (777 miles)
Plane and Train6h 10m
€230($230)
every 3 hours1,764km (1,096 miles)
Train and Plane7h 55m
€135($135)
5 times a day832km (517 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 50m
€95($95)
once daily835km (519 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
€58($58)
every 4 hours681km (423 miles)
Train via Firenze S.M.N.10h 10m
€53($53)
once a week665km (413 miles)
Bus
10hrs
€64($64)
twice a week758km (471 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€115($115)
on demand637km (396 miles)

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Airports near Sanremo

The following major airports near Sanremo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Sanremo
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
211km (131 miles) from Sanremo
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
214km (133 miles) from Sanremo