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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
$28
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 52 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
217 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan Centrale to Sanremo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Centrale to Sanremo will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 18 trains that leave Milan Centrale for Sanremo on Mon, Aug 03, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct trains cover the 217 km distance in an average of 4 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest trains will take 5 h 10 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.
Intercity 689
BUS L665H+
Regionale TTPER 88122 · Regionale Veloce 3380
Intercity 687+
treno 12490 effettuato con bus GE004 · Regionale 12250
Intercity 633
Regionale Veloce 2028 · Regionale Veloce 3133 · Regionale 12278
Intercity 689
Intercity 675
Intercity 633
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 · Regionale Veloce 3037+
Intercity 518
BUS L641D+
Intercity 641Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Centrale to Sanremo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milan Centrale to Sanremo:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Centrale to Sanremo costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Sanremo take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 16m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€25) compared to roughly $87 (€71) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $56 (€46). The journey takes 3h 51m versus 3h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Intercity.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Milan Centrale to Sanremo trains for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 651+ TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3001 · Regionale Veloce 3155 | 5:05 AM Milan Centrale | 5h24 | 10:29 AM Sanremo station | 2 transfers | |
treno 3001 effettuato con bus GEM01 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3001 · Regionale Veloce 3155 | 5:07 AM Milan Centrale | 5h22 | 10:29 AM Sanremo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2010 · Regionale Veloce 3179 · Regionale 3366 | 5:15 AM Milan Centrale | 6h29 | 11:44 AM Sanremo station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 633 | 5:45 AM Milan Centrale | 4h55 | 10:40 AM Sanremo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
treno 3015 effettuato con bus GEM03 · Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 3085 | 6:52 AM Milan Centrale | 6h45 | 1:37 PM Sanremo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2014 · Regionale Veloce 3300 | 7:15 AM Milan Centrale | 4h44 | 11:59 AM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
BUS L659D+ Intercity 659 | 7:30 AM Milan Centrale | 5h29 | 12:59 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
treno 3085 effettuato con bus GEM07 · Regionale Veloce 3085 | 8:07 AM Milan Centrale | 5h30 | 1:37 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2157 · treno 3085 effettuato con bus GEM07 · Regionale Veloce 3085 | 8:20 AM Milan Centrale | 5h17 | 1:37 PM Sanremo station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 665+ Regionale Veloce 3376 | 11:05 AM Milan Centrale | 6h39 | 5:44 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2024 · Regionale Veloce 3163 | 12:15 PM Milan Centrale | 6h14 | 6:29 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
BUS L641D+ Intercity 641 | 1:30 PM Milan Centrale | 5h10 | 6:40 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2028 · Regionale Veloce 3133 · Regionale 12296 | 2:15 PM Milan Centrale | 6h14 | 8:29 PM Sanremo station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ Regionale Veloce 3133 · Regionale 12296 | 3:02 PM Milan Centrale | 5h27 | 8:29 PM Sanremo station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 675 | 4:05 PM Milan Centrale | 4h38 | 8:43 PM Sanremo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ Regionale Veloce 3139 · Regionale 12298 | 5:02 PM Milan Centrale | 5h24 | 10:26 PM Sanremo station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 · Regionale Veloce 3077+ Intercity 518 | 6:15 PM Milan Centrale | 5h04 | 11:19 PM Sanremo station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 689 | 7:05 PM Milan Centrale | 4h35 | 11:40 PM Sanremo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Milan Centrale to Sanremo run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 134 miles (217 km) distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 134 miles (217 km) |
Average train duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 35m |
First train 4:25 AM |
Last train 9:05 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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Sanremo Railway Station -> Piazza Colombo, Sanremo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Centrale to Sanremo by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sanremo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Milan Centrale to Sanremo trains use the Milano Centrale to Sanremo station pair. Use this guide to compare Milan Centrale and Sanremo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Sanremo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Living Garden, Ristorante Flipper
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Sanremo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Sanremo.
Available at Sanremo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sanremo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sanremo: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Royal Hotel Sanremo, Hotel De Paris Sanremo, Grand Hotel & Des Anglais.
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