How to travel from Naples to Sanremo, Italy
The distance between Naples and Sanremo is around 721km (448 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m.
13 routes found
We've found 13 different ways to get from Naples to Sanremo by plane, 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 → Naples if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Naples (NAP) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Sanremo.
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
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Train via Roma Tiburtina
Take the train to Roma Tiburtina then Genova P.Za Principe and then to Sanremo.
- Duration7h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€77($77)
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Savona and then to Sanremo.
- Duration10h 30m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€55($55)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naples and Sanremo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Naples to Sanremo by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Naples and Sanremo is around 721km (448 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 627km (390 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Naples and Sanremo by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Naples to Sanremo is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Naples and Sanremo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Naples and Sanremo. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Naples to Sanremo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.
Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Thello run train services between Naples and Sanremo. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 25m, 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 Naples and Sanremo. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Naples to Sanremo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Savona. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.
FlixBus, Satam Bus and Itabus run regular bus services between Naples and Sanremo. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naples to Sanremo. We recommend that you fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Sanremo. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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 Naples and Sanremo. The distance is around 848km (527 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naples to Sanremo is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €74 ($74).
Compare travel optionsbetween Naples and Sanremo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 6 similar | 2h 40m | €140($140) | 6 times a week | 729km (453 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 40m | €74($74) | every 3 hours | 721km (448 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), train | 5h 30m | €90($90) | every 4 hours | 924km (574 miles) |
| Fly to Turin (TRN), train | 5h 45m | €73($73) | every 4 hours | 978km (608 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Bergamo (BGY), train | 6hrs | €95($95) | every 3 hours | 969km (602 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), train | 6h 15m | €80($80) | every 3 hours | 1,014km (630 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 60m | €115($115) | 6 times a week | 767km (477 miles) |
Train via Roma Tiburtina + 2 similar | 7h 45m | €77($77) | once daily | 836km (519 miles) |
| Train via Bologna Centrale | 8hrs | €90($90) | once a week | 974km (605 miles) |
| Train | 8h 25m | €75($75) | once daily | 831km (517 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10h 30m | €55($55) | 6 times a week | 849km (527 miles) |
| Bus via Pescara Terminal Bus | 14h 10m | €95($95) | once a week | 1,062km (660 miles) |
Drive | 8hrs | €130($130) | on demand | 848km (527 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Naples and Sanremo
Airlines
Blue Air
Train operators
Thello
Malpensa Express
Bus companies
Satam Bus
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