The distance between Lucca and Sanremo is around 287km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lucca to Sanremo by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sanremo → Lucca if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Sanremo.
Take the bus to Genoa and then to Sanremo Via Roma.
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There are several options for getting from Lucca to Sanremo by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €46 ($46).
The distance between Lucca and Sanremo is around 287km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 219km (136 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Lucca and Sanremo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lucca to Sanremo is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €46 ($46).
The cheapest way to travel between Lucca and Sanremo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lucca and Sanremo. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lucca to Sanremo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Viareggio. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
Trenitalia run train services between Lucca and Sanremo. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lucca and Sanremo. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lucca to Sanremo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Genoa and Pra' 8/De Mari. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
FlixBus and Satam Bus run regular bus services between Lucca and Sanremo. Buses run once a week and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lucca to Sanremo. We recommend that you take the train to Sanremo. instead which will take 4h 15m.
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 Lucca and Sanremo. The distance is around 306km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucca to Sanremo is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 15m | €27($27) | once daily | 287km (179 miles) |
Bus | 5h 30m | €16($16) | once a week | 325km (202 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | €46($46) | on demand | 306km (190 miles) |
Satam Bus
The following major airports near Sanremo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.