How to travel from Rome to Sanremo, Italy

The distance between Rome and Sanremo is around 552km (343 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Rome 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.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Rome (FCO) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Sanremo.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)

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Bus

Take the bus to Genoa and then to Sanremo Via Roma.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Sanremo.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance650km (404 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rome and Sanremo

There are several options for getting from Rome to Sanremo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €88 ($88).

The distance between Rome and Sanremo is around 552km (343 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 439km (273 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Rome and Sanremo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rome to Sanremo is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €88 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Sanremo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rome and Sanremo. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rome and Sanremo with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 7h 15m.

Trenitalia and Thello run train services between Rome and Sanremo. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Rome and Sanremo. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rome to Sanremo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Genoa and Pra' 8/De Mari. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

FlixBus and Satam Bus run regular bus services between Rome and Sanremo. Buses run once a week and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rome to Sanremo. We recommend that you fly from Rome (FCO) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Sanremo. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Rome and Sanremo. The distance is around 650km (404 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Sanremo is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €62 ($62).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rome and Sanremo

Transport options from Rome to Sanremo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
2h 45m
€88($88)
6 times a week554km (344 miles)
Plane and Train3h 45m
€135($135)
every 3 hours552km (343 miles)
Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), train5h 40m
€125($125)
every 4 hours768km (477 miles)
Fly to Turin (TRN), train5h 50m
€150($150)
every 4 hours809km (503 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
€62($62)
4 times a day623km (387 miles)
Train to Sanremo7h 15m
€50($50)
once daily618km (384 miles)
Bus
9h 10m
€32($32)
once a week651km (404 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€100($100)
on demand650km (404 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