The distance between Cinque Terre and Sanremo is around 203km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Cinque Terre to Sanremo by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sanremo → Cinque Terre if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Sanremo.
There are several options for getting from Cinque Terre to Sanremo by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).
The distance between Cinque Terre and Sanremo is around 203km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 159km (99 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Cinque Terre and Sanremo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cinque Terre to Sanremo is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Cinque Terre and Sanremo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cinque Terre and Sanremo. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 6 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cinque Terre and Sanremo with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 4h 20m.
Trenitalia run train services between Cinque Terre and Sanremo. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cinque Terre and Sanremo. We recommend that you drive to Sanremo. instead which will take 2h 60m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cinque Terre to Sanremo. We recommend that you take the train to Sanremo. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cinque Terre and Sanremo. The distance is around 251km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cinque Terre to Sanremo is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 4h 20m | €18($18) | 6 times a week | 203km (126 miles) |
Drive | 2h 60m | €38($38) | on demand | 251km (156 miles) |
The following major airports near Sanremo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.