How to travel from Messina to Sanremo, Italy

The distance between Messina and Sanremo is around 1,122km (697 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m.

12 routes found

We've found 12 different ways to get from Messina to Sanremo by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Sanremo.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Multiple operators

6 similiar routes

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Ferry and Train

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

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)

1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration18hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Savona and then to Sanremo.

  • Duration18h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Sanremo.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Messina and Sanremo

There are several options for getting from Messina to Sanremo by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 18h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Messina and Sanremo is around 1,122km (697 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 903km (561 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from Messina and Sanremo by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Messina to Sanremo is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Sanremo is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Messina and Sanremo. It typically takes around 18hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Messina 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 18hrs.

Trenitalia Intercity Night, Trenitalia and Thello run train services between Messina and Sanremo. Trains depart once daily and will take around 18hrs, 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 Messina and Sanremo. It typically takes around 18h 55m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Messina 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 18h 55m.

Lirosi Linee and FlixBus run regular bus services between Messina and Sanremo. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 18h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Messina to Sanremo. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Sanremo. instead which will take 6h 5m.

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 Messina to Sanremo. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Sanremo. instead which will take 6h 5m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Sanremo is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

How do I get from Messina to Sanremo

Compare travel optionsbetween Messina and Sanremo

Transport options from Messina to Sanremo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
6h 5m
€65($65)
every 3 hours1,155km (718 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane8hrs
€145($145)
every 4 hours1,379km (857 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane8hrs
€95($95)
5 times a day1,191km (740 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane8h 10m
€84($84)
every 4 hours1,411km (877 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane8h 40m
€90($90)
every 3 hours1,431km (889 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane8h 45m
€86($86)
every 3 hours1,465km (911 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 15m
€225($225)
6 times a week1,122km (697 miles)
Ferry and Train + 1 similar
12h 15m
€140($140)
every 20 mins1,474km (916 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Train18h 15m
€35($35)
4 times a week1,345km (836 miles)
Train
18hrs
€130($130)
once daily1,257km (781 miles)
Bus
18h 55m
€110($110)
5 times a week1,436km (892 miles)
Ferry and Car
13hrs
€200($200)
hourly1,320km (820 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