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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
€5
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Sanremo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Sanremo will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 5 buses that leave Nice Cote d'Azur Airport for Sanremo on Wed, Aug 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 48 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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50882Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Sanremo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€6 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price | €20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Sanremo:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Sanremo costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Sanremo take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
Tickets start at around €6 compared to roughly €20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €14. The journey takes 1h 10m versus 1h 5m 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Sindbad.
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 Sindbad | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €3 |
The table below shows live departures for Nice Cote d'Azur Airport 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 | 12:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1h10 | 1:10 PM Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50883 | 12:35 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1h30 | 2:05 PM Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1h10 | 6:05 PM Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50882 | 7:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1h30 | 8:45 PM Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 1h10 | 9:00 AM Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Sanremo run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:25, the last at 18:15. The fastest bus covers the 29 miles (48 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 29 miles (48 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 4:25 AM |
Last bus 6:15 PM |
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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 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport 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 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Sanremo buses use the Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) to Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) station pair, with some services arriving at Sanremo. Use this guide to compare Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and Sanremo bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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