How to travel from Potenza to Sanremo, Italy

The distance between Potenza and Sanremo is around 881km (548 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Potenza to Sanremo by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)

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Bus

Take the bus to Sanremo Autostazione.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Lirosi Linee

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Drive

Drive to Sanremo.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Distance987km (613 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Potenza and Sanremo

There are several options for getting from Potenza to Sanremo by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 14h 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 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €62 ($62).

The distance between Potenza and Sanremo is around 881km (548 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 749km (465 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Potenza and Sanremo by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Potenza to Sanremo is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €62 ($62).

The cheapest way to travel between Potenza and Sanremo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Potenza and Sanremo. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Potenza to Sanremo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Tiburtina and Genova P.Za Principe. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

Trenitalia run train services between Potenza and Sanremo. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 50m, 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 Potenza and Sanremo. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Potenza to Sanremo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sala Consilina - Area AGIP and Sala Consilina. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 15m.

Lirosi Linee, Auto Linee Moretti and Satam Bus run regular bus services between Potenza and Sanremo. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 14h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Potenza to Sanremo. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Sanremo. instead which will take 6h 25m.

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 Potenza and Sanremo. The distance is around 987km (613 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Potenza to Sanremo is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Potenza and Sanremo

Transport options from Potenza to Sanremo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
6h 25m
€115($115)
twice daily881km (548 miles)
Train to Napoli Centrale, plane8h 30m
€100($100)
twice daily1,138km (707 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 10m
€62($62)
once daily891km (553 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 50m
€81($81)
once daily1,005km (625 miles)
Train via Roma Termini11h 55m
€74($74)
once daily994km (617 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 15m
€60($60)
3 times a week1,059km (658 miles)
Bus via Pescara14h 55m
€95($95)
twice a week1,137km (706 miles)
Drive
9h 25m
€180($180)
on demand987km (613 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