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.
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.
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Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Sanremo.
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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.
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Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe and then to Sanremo.
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Take the bus to Villa San Giovanni then Savona and then to Sanremo.
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Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Sanremo.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 6 similar | 5hrs | €61($61) | every 3 hours | 1,108km (689 miles) |
Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 6h 55m | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 1,332km (828 miles) |
Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 6h 60m | €90($90) | 5 times a day | 1,144km (711 miles) |
Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 7hrs | €80($80) | every 4 hours | 1,364km (847 miles) |
Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 7h 30m | €86($86) | every 3 hours | 1,384km (860 miles) |
Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 7h 40m | €82($82) | every 3 hours | 1,418km (881 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 5m | €225($225) | 6 times a week | 1,075km (668 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 13h 30m | €145($145) | every 20 mins | 1,522km (945 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 19h 40m | €40($40) | 4 times a week | 1,393km (866 miles) |
Train | 19hrs | €140($140) | once daily | 1,304km (810 miles) |
Bus | 19h 55m | €125($125) | 5 times a week | 1,496km (929 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 40m | €210($210) | hourly | 1,367km (850 miles) |
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The following major airports near Sanremo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.