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Museo Civico di Palazzo Borea d'Olmo
Historic noble palace hosting the Civic Museum, with archaeology, paintings, and decorative arts that trace Sanremo's local history.
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€31
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h 59 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
113 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Genoa to Sanremo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa to Sanremo will cost around €31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
It's difficult to get from Genoa to Sanremo without transferring at least once.
treno 12490 effettuato con bus GE004 · Regionale 12250
4704 · 50882
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
4704 · 50882
treno 12490 effettuato con bus GE004 · Regionale 12250
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Sanremo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €13.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€18 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Sanremo:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Sanremo costing on average €18.
Other travel options to Sanremo take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
Tickets start at around €18 compared to roughly €41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €23. The journey takes 3h 20m versus 1h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:44AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 5h46 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €9 |
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Sanremo buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 6h25 | 6:05 PM Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 6h25 | 10:05 PM Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) | 1 transfer | |
4704 · 50882 | 3:45 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 5h00 | 8:45 PM Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
treno 12490 effettuato con bus GE004 · Regionale 12250 | 12:44 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h46 | 6:30 AM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 6h30 | 9:00 AM Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 6h20 | 1:10 PM Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Genoa to Sanremo run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €13 but you can travel from only €10 by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:29. The fastest bus covers the 70 miles (113 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 70 miles (113 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:29 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Sanremo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sanremo trip today.
Historic noble palace hosting the Civic Museum, with archaeology, paintings, and decorative arts that trace Sanremo's local history.
Former home of Alfred Nobel turned museum, presenting period rooms, science themes, and the inventor's connection with Sanremo.
Museum space inside the 18th-century fort, featuring rotating exhibitions and a strong setting for learning about the town's coastal defenses.
Sanremo's oldest quarter, a dense maze of medieval lanes, stairways, and arches that offers character, views, and local atmosphere.
Palm-lined seaside promenade offering classic Riviera views, beaches, gardens, and one of the best walks in town.
Cycling and walking route on a former railway, offering easy sea views and access to a celebrated stretch of the Ligurian coast.
A savory tart of wild local herbs, eggs and cheese, baked in pastry. A classic Ligurian dish tied to spring foraging and home cooking in western Liguria.
Crisp chickpea flour pancake baked in a hot oven. Popular across Liguria, it is a simple street food loved for its golden crust and soft center.
Ribbon pasta with a sauce of walnuts, pine nuts, olive oil and bread or milk. A traditional Ligurian alternative to pesto, rich and delicate.
Refined Michelin-starred dining with creative Ligurian seafood and elegant tasting menus in a polished setting.
Historic restaurant known for classic Ligurian and seafood dishes, with a formal old-school atmosphere near the center.
Traditional spot appreciated for local cooking, pasta and seafood, offering a warm trattoria feel in central Sanremo.
Moderate for the Italian Riviera: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but dining and local buses stay manageable versus glitzier coastal resorts.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Genoa to Sanremo by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sanremo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Genoa to Sanremo buses use the Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia to Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) station pair. Use this guide to compare Genoa and Sanremo bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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