How to travel from Sanremo to Bolzano, Italy

The distance between Sanremo and Bolzano is around 529km (329 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Sanremo to Bolzano 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 BolzanoSanremo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Genova P.Za Principe

Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe then Verona Porta Nuova and then to Bolzano Bozen.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Nice Airport then fly from Nice (NCE) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Bolzano Bozen.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €345($345)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bergamo and then to Bolzano.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Bolzano.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance529km (329 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sanremo and Bolzano

There are several options for getting from Sanremo to Bolzano by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €80 ($80).

The distance between Sanremo and Bolzano is around 529km (329 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 409km (254 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Sanremo and Bolzano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sanremo to Bolzano is to drive which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx €80 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Sanremo and Bolzano, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sanremo and Bolzano. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sanremo to Bolzano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Trenitalia, Thello, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity and ItaloTreno run train services between Sanremo and Bolzano. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Sanremo and Bolzano. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sanremo to Bolzano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bergamo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

FlixBus and Alto Adige Bus run regular bus services between Sanremo and Bolzano. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sanremo to Bolzano. We recommend that you take the bus to Nice Airport then fly from Nice (NCE) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Bolzano Bozen. instead which will take 6h 40m.

The closest major airport to Bolzano is Treviso Airport (TSF) (TSF) which is approximately 114km (71 miles) from Bolzano. Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) and Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) 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 Sanremo and Bolzano. The distance is around 529km (329 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 Sanremo to Bolzano is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €54 ($54).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sanremo and Bolzano

Transport options from Sanremo to Bolzano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Genova P.Za Principe + 1 similar
6h 30m
€68($68)
once daily558km (347 miles)
Train6h 40m
€54($54)
6 times a week557km (346 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train
6h 40m
€345($345)
6 times a week1,011km (628 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
€115($115)
once daily685km (425 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
€80($80)
on demand529km (329 miles)

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Airports near Bolzano

The following major airports near Bolzano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

TSF
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
114km (71 miles) from Bolzano
VRN
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Bolzano
VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Bolzano