The distance between Ventimiglia and San Gimignano is around 409km (254 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Ventimiglia to San Gimignano by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out San Gimignano → Ventimiglia if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign..
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Take the bus to Genova Piazza della Vittoria and then to Poggibonsi.
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There are several options for getting from Ventimiglia to San Gimignano by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 9h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €74 ($74).
The distance between Ventimiglia and San Gimignano is around 409km (254 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 279km (173 miles)
It takes around 9h 5m to get from Ventimiglia and San Gimignano by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ventimiglia to San Gimignano is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €74 ($74).
The cheapest way to travel between Ventimiglia and San Gimignano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ventimiglia and San Gimignano. We recommend that you drive to San Gimignano. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ventimiglia and San Gimignano. It typically takes around 9h 5m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ventimiglia to San Gimignano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Genova Piazza della Vittoria, Poggibonsi and Poggibonsi Fs [2]. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 5m.
Lirosi Linee and FlixBus run regular bus services between Ventimiglia and San Gimignano. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 9h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ventimiglia to San Gimignano. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Florence (FLR) then take the train to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign.. instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to San Gimignano is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from San Gimignano. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ventimiglia and San Gimignano. The distance is around 409km (254 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ventimiglia to San Gimignano is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 5m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 5h 15m | €185($185) | hourly | 826km (513 miles) |
Bus | 9h 5m | €30($30) | 3 times a week | 488km (303 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | €74($74) | on demand | 409km (254 miles) |
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The following major airports near San Gimignano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.