How to travel from Catania to Sanremo, Italy

The distance between Catania and Sanremo is around 1,020km (634 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Catania to Sanremo by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Catania (CTA) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Sanremo.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Milano Centrale then Genova P.Za Principe and then to Sanremo.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

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

  • Duration19h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Villa San Giovanni then Savona and then to Sanremo.

  • Duration20h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Sanremo.

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catania and Sanremo

There are several options for getting from Catania to Sanremo by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €56 ($56) 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 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Catania and Sanremo is around 1,020km (634 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 934km (580 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Catania and Sanremo by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Catania to Sanremo is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Catania and Sanremo is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Catania and Sanremo. It typically takes around 19h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Catania to Sanremo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Genova P.Za Principe. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 45m.

Trenitalia Intercity Night, Trenitalia and Thello run train services between Catania and Sanremo. Trains depart once daily and will take around 19h 45m, 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 Catania and Sanremo. It typically takes around 20h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Catania to Sanremo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa San Giovanni, Villa S. Giovanni, Savona and Savona FS. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 20h 20m.

FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and Lirosi Linee run regular bus services between Catania and Sanremo. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 20h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Catania to Sanremo. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Sanremo. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Catania to Sanremo. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Sanremo. instead which will take 3hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catania to Sanremo is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €220 ($220).

How do I get from Catania to Sanremo

Compare travel optionsbetween Catania and Sanremo

Transport options from Catania to Sanremo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
3hrs
€220($220)
6 times a week1,020km (634 miles)
Plane and Train3h 55m
€56($56)
every 3 hours1,053km (654 miles)
Fly to Turin (TRN), train5h 60m
€75($75)
every 4 hours1,308km (813 miles)
Train and Ferry
14h 35m
€150($150)
every 20 mins1,567km (974 miles)
Train
19h 45m
€140($140)
once daily1,350km (839 miles)
Bus
20h 20m
€115($115)
5 times a week1,529km (950 miles)
Car and Ferry
14h 10m
€215($215)
hourly1,416km (880 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