How to travel from Taormina to Sanremo, Italy

The distance between Taormina and Sanremo is around 1,075km (668 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 5m.

12 routes found

We've found 12 different ways to get from Taormina to Sanremo by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SanremoTaormina if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Sanremo.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
Operated by

Multiple operators

6 similiar routes

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Milano Centrale then Genova P.Za Principe and then to Sanremo.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Villa San Giovanni then Savona and then to Sanremo.

  • Duration19h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Sanremo.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taormina and Sanremo

There are several options for getting from Taormina to Sanremo by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 19h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Taormina and Sanremo is around 1,075km (668 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 916km (569 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Taormina and Sanremo by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Taormina to Sanremo is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Taormina and Sanremo is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taormina and Sanremo. It typically takes around 19hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taormina to Sanremo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Genova P.Za Principe. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19hrs.

Trenitalia Intercity Night, Trenitalia and Thello run train services between Taormina and Sanremo. Trains depart once daily and will take around 19hrs, 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 Taormina and Sanremo. It typically takes around 19h 55m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taormina to Sanremo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Giardini Naxos Recanati Bus Terminal, Villa San Giovanni, Villa S. Giovanni, Savona and Savona FS. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 19h 55m.

FlixBus and Lirosi Linee run regular bus services between Taormina and Sanremo. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 19h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taormina to Sanremo. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Sanremo. instead which will take 5hrs.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Taormina to Sanremo. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Sanremo. instead which will take 5hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taormina to Sanremo is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €61 ($61).

How do I get from Taormina to Sanremo

Compare travel optionsbetween Taormina and Sanremo

Transport options from Taormina to Sanremo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
5hrs
€61($61)
every 3 hours1,108km (689 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane6h 55m
€140($140)
every 4 hours1,332km (828 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane6h 60m
€90($90)
5 times a day1,144km (711 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane7hrs
€80($80)
every 4 hours1,364km (847 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane7h 30m
€86($86)
every 3 hours1,384km (860 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane7h 40m
€82($82)
every 3 hours1,418km (881 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 5m
€225($225)
6 times a week1,075km (668 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
13h 30m
€145($145)
every 20 mins1,522km (945 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus19h 40m
€40($40)
4 times a week1,393km (866 miles)
Train
19hrs
€140($140)
once daily1,304km (810 miles)
Bus
19h 55m
€125($125)
5 times a week1,496km (929 miles)
Car and Ferry
13h 40m
€210($210)
hourly1,367km (850 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