The distance between Sanremo and Como is around 311km (193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Sanremo to Como by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Como → Sanremo if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Como S. Giovanni.
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Take the bus to Milan.
There are several options for getting from Sanremo to Como by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).
The distance between Sanremo and Como is around 311km (193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Sanremo and Como by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sanremo to Como is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).
The cheapest way to travel between Sanremo and Como, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sanremo and Como. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sanremo to Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
Trenitalia, Thello, Swiss Railways and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Sanremo and Como. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Sanremo and Como. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sanremo to Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Sanremo and Como. Buses run twice daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sanremo to Como. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Como S. Giovanni. instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Como is Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Como. Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Sanremo and Como. The distance is around 314km (195 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sanremo to Como is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €64 ($64).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 15m | €64($64) | every 20 mins | 311km (193 miles) |
Train via Genova P.Za Principe | 4h 25m | €66($66) | every 3 hours | 312km (194 miles) |
Bus | 6hrs | €31($31) | twice daily | 417km (259 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | €48($48) | on demand | 314km (195 miles) |
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The following major airports near Como offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.