The distance between Sanremo and Genoa is around 126km (79 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Sanremo to Genoa 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 Genoa → Sanremo if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe.
Take the bus to Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree and then to Caricamento/Acquario.
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There are several options for getting from Sanremo to Genoa by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €2 ($2) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €22 ($22).
The distance between Sanremo and Genoa is around 126km (79 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 113km (70 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Sanremo and Genoa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sanremo to Genoa is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €22 ($22).
The cheapest way to travel between Sanremo and Genoa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €2 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sanremo and Genoa. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Sanremo and Genoa with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 2hrs.
Trenitalia and Thello run train services between Sanremo and Genoa. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2hrs, 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 Genoa. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sanremo to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
Satam Bus and AMT Genova run regular bus services between Sanremo and Genoa. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sanremo to Genoa. We recommend that you take the train to Genova P.Za Principe. instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to Genoa is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Genoa. Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) 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 Sanremo and Genoa. The distance is around 146km (91 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sanremo to Genoa is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €12 ($12).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2hrs | €12($12) | hourly | 126km (79 miles) |
Bus | 2h 35m | €2($2) | 5 times a week | 145km (90 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | €22($22) | on demand | 146km (91 miles) |
Thello
Satam Bus
AMT Genova
The following major airports near Genoa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.