How to travel from Brindisi to Sanremo, Italy

The distance between Brindisi and Sanremo is around 979km (608 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m.

12 routes found

We've found 12 different ways to get from Brindisi to Sanremo by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Sanremo.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Bologna Centrale then Genova P.Za Principe and then to Sanremo.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Bus

Take the bus to Turin and then to Sanremo.

  • Duration17h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)

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Drive

Drive to Sanremo.

  • Duration11h 5m
  • Distance1,202km (747 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brindisi and Sanremo

There are several options for getting from Brindisi to Sanremo by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Brindisi and Sanremo is around 979km (608 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 908km (564 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Brindisi and Sanremo by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brindisi to Sanremo is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Brindisi and Sanremo, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brindisi and Sanremo. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brindisi to Sanremo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale and Genova P.Za Principe. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.

Trenitalia, Thello and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Brindisi and Sanremo. Trains depart once a week and will take around 10h 55m, 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 Brindisi and Sanremo. It typically takes around 17h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brindisi to Sanremo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Turin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 10m.

FlixBus, Autokar Polska and Satam Bus run regular bus services between Brindisi and Sanremo. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brindisi to Sanremo. We recommend that you fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Sanremo. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Brindisi and Sanremo. The distance is around 1,202km (747 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brindisi to Sanremo is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brindisi and Sanremo

Transport options from Brindisi to Sanremo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 6 similar
3h 25m
€150($150)
6 times a week1,021km (635 miles)
Plane and Train3h 55m
€73($73)
every 3 hours979km (608 miles)
Fly to Pisa (PSA), train5h 45m
€90($90)
5 times a day1,003km (623 miles)
Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), train5h 45m
€84($84)
every 4 hours1,153km (717 miles)
Fly to Bologna (BLQ), train5h 50m
€120($120)
once a week1,114km (692 miles)
Fly to Turin (TRN), train5h 55m
€90($90)
every 4 hours1,232km (765 miles)
Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), train6h 25m
€79($79)
every 3 hours1,247km (775 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 55m
€105($105)
once a week1,164km (723 miles)
Train via Tortona13h 35m
€125($125)
once daily1,164km (723 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
17h 10m
€82($82)
once daily1,362km (847 miles)
Bus via Pescara18h 5m
€120($120)
once a week1,304km (810 miles)
Drive
11h 5m
€180($180)
on demand1,202km (747 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