How to travel from Positano to Sanremo, Italy

The distance between Positano and Sanremo is around 770km (478 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Positano to Sanremo by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Sanremo.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)
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Bus

Take the bus to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi then Savona and then to Sanremo.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Drive

Drive to Sanremo.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance894km (555 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Positano and Sanremo

There are several options for getting from Positano to Sanremo by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Positano and Sanremo is around 770km (478 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 656km (408 miles)

It takes around 12h 45m to get from Positano and Sanremo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Positano to Sanremo is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Positano and Sanremo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Positano and Sanremo. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Sanremo. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Positano and Sanremo. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Positano to Sanremo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sorrento, Napoli Piazza Garibaldi and Savona. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.

Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. and FlixBus run regular bus services between Positano and Sanremo. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Positano to Sanremo. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Sanremo. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 Positano and Sanremo. The distance is around 894km (555 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Positano to Sanremo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 45m and will usually cost around €64 ($64).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Positano and Sanremo

Transport options from Positano to Sanremo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
5h 10m
€84($84)
every 4 hours770km (478 miles)
Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), train7hrs
€100($100)
every 4 hours973km (605 miles)
Plane and Train7h 15m
€83($83)
every 4 hours1,027km (638 miles)
Fly to Milan Bergamo (BGY), train7h 35m
€105($105)
every 4 hours1,019km (633 miles)
Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), train7h 45m
€90($90)
every 4 hours1,063km (661 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 10m
€150($150)
6 times a week778km (484 miles)
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane and bus5h 30m
€125($125)
6 times a week817km (507 miles)
Bus
12h 45m
€64($64)
6 times a week922km (573 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
€135($135)
on demand894km (555 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