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.
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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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Sanremo.
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Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe and then to Sanremo.
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Take the bus to Genoa and then to Sanremo Via Roma.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 2h 45m | €88($88) | 6 times a week | 554km (344 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 45m | €135($135) | every 3 hours | 552km (343 miles) |
Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), train | 5h 40m | €125($125) | every 4 hours | 768km (477 miles) |
Fly to Turin (TRN), train | 5h 50m | €150($150) | every 4 hours | 809km (503 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 20m | €62($62) | 4 times a day | 623km (387 miles) |
Train to Sanremo | 7h 15m | €50($50) | once daily | 618km (384 miles) |
Bus | 9h 10m | €32($32) | once a week | 651km (404 miles) |
Drive | 6h 25m | €100($100) | on demand | 650km (404 miles) |
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The following major airports near Sanremo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.