How to travel from Rimini to Sanremo, Italy

The distance between Rimini and Sanremo is around 519km (323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Rimini to Sanremo by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Sanremo.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Bus

Take the bus to Sanremo Via Roma.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Satam Bus

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Drive

Drive to Sanremo.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance540km (336 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rimini and Sanremo

There are several options for getting from Rimini to Sanremo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 5h 10m. 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 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).

The distance between Rimini and Sanremo is around 519km (323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 385km (239 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Rimini and Sanremo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rimini to Sanremo is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €285 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Rimini and Sanremo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rimini and Sanremo. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rimini to Sanremo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale and Genova P.Za Principe. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and Thello run train services between Rimini and Sanremo. Trains depart once a week and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Rimini and Sanremo. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rimini to Sanremo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cesena Piazzale dell Accoglienza. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

Satam Bus run regular bus services between Rimini and Sanremo. Buses run once a week and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rimini to Sanremo. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Rimini and Sanremo. The distance is around 540km (336 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rimini to Sanremo is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €52 ($52).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rimini and Sanremo

Transport options from Rimini to Sanremo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 15m
€285($285)
6 times a week957km (595 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane and bus5h 25m
€375($375)
6 times a week1,160km (721 miles)
Train
5h 10m
€52($52)
once a week519km (323 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
€65($65)
once a week562km (349 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
€82($82)
on demand540km (336 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