How to travel from Lecce to Sanremo, Italy
The distance between Lecce and Sanremo is around 1,017km (632 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Lecce 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 Sanremo → Lecce if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Sanremo.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Bologna Centrale then Genova P.Za Principe and then to Sanremo.
- Duration11h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Turin and then to Sanremo.
- Duration17h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€82($82)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lecce and Sanremo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lecce to Sanremo by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €82 ($82) and will take around 17h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).
The distance between Lecce and Sanremo is around 1,017km (632 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 940km (584 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Lecce and Sanremo by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lecce to Sanremo is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Lecce and Sanremo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €82 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lecce and Sanremo. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lecce 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 11h 20m.
Trenitalia, Thello and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Lecce and Sanremo. Trains depart once a week and will take around 11h 20m, 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 Lecce and Sanremo. It typically takes around 17h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lecce 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 40m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Lecce and Sanremo. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lecce to Sanremo. We recommend that you fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Sanremo. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Lecce and Sanremo. The distance is around 1,240km (770 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lecce to Sanremo is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lecce and Sanremo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 6 similar | 3h 50m | €160($160) | 6 times a week | 1,060km (659 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 15m | €83($83) | every 3 hours | 1,017km (632 miles) |
| Fly to Pisa (PSA), train | 6hrs | €100($100) | 5 times a day | 1,042km (647 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), train | 6h 5m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 1,192km (741 miles) |
| Fly to Bologna (BLQ), train | 6h 10m | €130($130) | once a week | 1,152km (716 miles) |
| Fly to Turin (TRN), train | 6h 15m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 1,270km (789 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), train | 6h 45m | €89($89) | every 3 hours | 1,286km (799 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 11h 20m | €110($110) | once a week | 1,202km (747 miles) |
| Train via Tortona | 14hrs | €125($125) | once daily | 1,202km (747 miles) |
Bus | 17h 40m | €82($82) | once daily | 1,399km (869 miles) |
Drive | 11h 30m | €185($185) | on demand | 1,240km (770 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lecce and Sanremo
Train operators
Thello
Malpensa Express
Bus companies
S.T.P. di Terra d' Otranto
Autolinee Chiruzzi S.R.L.
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