How to travel from Capri to Sanremo, Italy
The distance between Capri and Sanremo is around 754km (469 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Capri to Sanremo by ferry, 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 Sanremo → Capri if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Bus
Take a ferry to Naples then fly from Naples (NAP) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Sanremo.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€72($72)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Naples then take the train to Roma Tiburtina then Genova P.Za Principe and then to Sanremo.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€90($90)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Naples then take the bus to Savona and then to Sanremo.
- Duration11h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€71($71)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Naples then drive to Sanremo.
- Duration8h 50m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost€175($175)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Capri and Sanremo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Capri to Sanremo by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €72 ($72).
The distance between Capri and Sanremo is around 754km (469 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 645km (401 miles)
It takes around 8h 15m to get from Capri and Sanremo by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Capri to Sanremo is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €72 ($72).
The cheapest way to travel between Capri and Sanremo is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €71 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Capri and Sanremo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then fly from Naples (NAP) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Sanremo. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Capri and Sanremo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then fly from Naples (NAP) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Sanremo. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Capri to Sanremo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Sanremo. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Capri to Sanremo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naples then take the train to Roma Tiburtina then Genova P.Za Principe and then to Sanremo. instead which will take 8h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Capri to Sanremo is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Capri and Sanremo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Bus + 6 similar | 3h 40m | €72($72) | once daily | 764km (475 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 4h 55m | €125($125) | every 3 hours | 754km (469 miles) |
| Ferry to Naples, plane and train | 6h 25m | €115($115) | every 4 hours | 964km (599 miles) |
| Ferry to Naples, plane and train | 6h 55m | €90($90) | every 4 hours | 1,048km (651 miles) |
| Ferry to Naples, plane and train | 6h 60m | €110($110) | every 3 hours | 1,012km (629 miles) |
| Ferry, Train, Plane and Bus | 5hrs | €115($115) | once daily | 807km (501 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane, Bus and Train | 6h 55m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 1,002km (623 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 8h 15m | €90($90) | twice daily | 871km (541 miles) |
| Ferry to Naples, train | 9h 30m | €89($89) | once daily | 872km (542 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 11h 35m | €71($71) | once daily | 885km (550 miles) |
| Ferry to Naples, bus | 13h 35m | €95($95) | twice a week | 959km (596 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 8h 50m | €175($175) | every 2 hours | 884km (549 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Capri and Sanremo
Ferry operators
Navigazione Libera del Golfo
SNAV
Bus companies
Marino Autolinee
Lirosi Linee
TerraVision IT
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Airports near Sanremo
The following major airports near Sanremo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
- Distance
- 108km (67 miles) from Sanremo
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
- Distance
- 211km (131 miles) from Sanremo
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
- Distance
- 214km (133 miles) from Sanremo