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Museo Civico di Sanremo
City museum with archaeology, paintings, and local history collections inside Palazzo Nota, useful for understanding Sanremo’s cultural past.
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Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
1h 22m
Average duration
2h 35m
Trains per day
50
Distance
43 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nice to Sanremo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Nice to Sanremo:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Sanremo costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Sanremo take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 10m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€2). The journey takes 1h 10m versus 1h 2m 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.
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 Nice to Sanremo trains for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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86033+ Regionale 12271 | 12:26 PM Nice-Ville | 2h19 | 2:45 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86033+ Regionale Veloce 3371 | 12:26 PM Nice-Ville | 1h45 | 2:11 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86033+ Regionale Veloce 3157 | 12:26 PM Nice-Ville | 3h19 | 3:45 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86035+ Regionale Veloce 3375 | 12:54 PM Nice-Ville | 3h17 | 4:11 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86035+ Regionale 12271 | 12:54 PM Nice-Ville | 1h51 | 2:45 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86035+ Regionale Veloce 3157 | 12:54 PM Nice-Ville | 2h51 | 3:45 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86037+ Regionale Veloce 3375 | 1:22 PM Nice-Ville | 2h49 | 4:11 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86037+ Intercity 635 | 1:22 PM Nice-Ville | 1h59 | 3:21 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86037+ Regionale Veloce 3157 | 1:22 PM Nice-Ville | 2h23 | 3:45 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86039+ Intercity 635 | 1:54 PM Nice-Ville | 1h27 | 3:21 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86039+ Regionale Veloce 3375 | 1:54 PM Nice-Ville | 2h17 | 4:11 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86039+ Regionale Veloce 3157 | 1:54 PM Nice-Ville | 1h51 | 3:45 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86043+ Regionale Veloce 3375 | 2:22 PM Nice-Ville | 1h49 | 4:11 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86043+ Regionale Veloce 3161 | 2:22 PM Nice-Ville | 3h23 | 5:45 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86043+ Regionale 12275 | 2:22 PM Nice-Ville | 2h23 | 4:45 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86045+ Regionale Veloce 3379 | 2:54 PM Nice-Ville | 3h17 | 6:11 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86045+ Regionale Veloce 3161 | 2:54 PM Nice-Ville | 2h51 | 5:45 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86045+ Regionale 12275 | 2:54 PM Nice-Ville | 1h51 | 4:45 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86047+ Intercity 681 | 3:22 PM Nice-Ville | 1h52 | 5:14 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86047+ Regionale Veloce 3161 | 3:22 PM Nice-Ville | 2h23 | 5:45 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86047+ Regionale Veloce 3379 | 3:22 PM Nice-Ville | 2h49 | 6:11 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86049+ Regionale Veloce 3161 | 3:52 PM Nice-Ville | 1h53 | 5:45 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86049+ Regionale Veloce 3379 | 3:52 PM Nice-Ville | 2h19 | 6:11 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86049+ Intercity 681 | 3:52 PM Nice-Ville | 1h22 | 5:14 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86053+ Regionale Veloce 3379 | 4:22 PM Nice-Ville | 1h49 | 6:11 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86053+ Regionale Veloce 3165 | 4:22 PM Nice-Ville | 3h23 | 7:45 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86053+ Regionale 12279 | 4:22 PM Nice-Ville | 2h23 | 6:45 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86055+ Regionale Veloce 3165 | 4:53 PM Nice-Ville | 2h52 | 7:45 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86055+ Regionale Veloce 3383 | 4:53 PM Nice-Ville | 3h18 | 8:11 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86055+ Regionale 12279 | 4:53 PM Nice-Ville | 1h52 | 6:45 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86057+ Regionale Veloce 3165 | 5:23 PM Nice-Ville | 2h22 | 7:45 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86057+ Regionale Veloce 3383 | 5:23 PM Nice-Ville | 2h48 | 8:11 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86057+ Intercity 639 | 5:23 PM Nice-Ville | 1h58 | 7:21 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86059+ Intercity 639 | 5:53 PM Nice-Ville | 1h28 | 7:21 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86059+ Regionale Veloce 3165 | 5:53 PM Nice-Ville | 1h52 | 7:45 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86059+ Regionale Veloce 3383 | 5:53 PM Nice-Ville | 2h18 | 8:11 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86063+ Regionale 12299 | 6:23 PM Nice-Ville | 3h13 | 9:36 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86063+ Regionale Veloce 3383 | 6:23 PM Nice-Ville | 1h48 | 8:11 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86063+ Regionale 12283 | 6:23 PM Nice-Ville | 5h38 | 12:01 AM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86065+ Regionale 12283 | 6:53 PM Nice-Ville | 5h08 | 12:01 AM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86065+ Regionale 12299 | 6:53 PM Nice-Ville | 2h43 | 9:36 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86067+ Regionale 12299 | 7:22 PM Nice-Ville | 2h14 | 9:36 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86067+ Regionale 12283 | 7:22 PM Nice-Ville | 4h39 | 12:01 AM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86069+ Regionale 12283 | 7:54 PM Nice-Ville | 4h07 | 12:01 AM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86069+ Regionale 12299 | 7:54 PM Nice-Ville | 1h42 | 9:36 PM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86073+ Regionale 12283 | 8:23 PM Nice-Ville | 3h38 | 12:01 AM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86075+ Regionale 12283 | 8:54 PM Nice-Ville | 3h07 | 12:01 AM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
881177 · 86077+ Regionale 12283 | 9:18 PM Nice-Ville | 2h43 | 12:01 AM Sanremo station | 2 transfers | |
86079+ Regionale 12283 | 10:00 PM Nice-Ville | 2h01 | 12:01 AM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
86083+ Regionale 12283 | 10:26 PM Nice-Ville | 1h35 | 12:01 AM Sanremo station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Nice to Sanremo run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (43 km) distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 26 miles (43 km) |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 12:09 AM |
Last train 10:30 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 63 days |
Discover the best of Sanremo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sanremo trip today.
City museum with archaeology, paintings, and local history collections inside Palazzo Nota, useful for understanding Sanremo’s cultural past.
Seafront 18th-century fortress used for temporary exhibitions and cultural displays, combining military history with contemporary programming.
Art gallery known for works linked to Ligurian and Italian painting, housed in a historic setting near the old town.
Sanremo’s old town, a maze of medieval lanes, arches, stairways, and viewpoints that offers the city’s most atmospheric walk.
Elegant palm-lined seaside promenade with gardens and sea views, one of the city’s signature walking areas.
Scenic coastal cycling and walking route passing Sanremo, widely appreciated for easy sea views and active sightseeing.
A traditional western Ligurian flatbread topped with tomato, anchovies, olives, capers, and garlic; often called the local ancestor of pizza.
A classic Ligurian dish of salted cod and potatoes beaten together with olive oil, garlic, and parsley; especially typical along the Riviera.
Rabbit braised in the Ligurian style with olives, pine nuts, herbs, and wine; a beloved inland-and-coastal regional specialty.
A refined dining address in Sanremo with creative Italian cuisine, elegant presentation, and a more contemporary fine-dining feel.
Established restaurant known for traditional Ligurian and Italian cooking, warm service, and a cozy setting popular with both locals and visitors.
Well-known Sanremo seafood restaurant near the center, appreciated for fresh fish, Ligurian dishes, and a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Prices are moderate by Italian Riviera standards. Hotels rise sharply during festivals, but everyday dining and coffee remain manageable.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Small change for taxis or cafés is enough.
Official public transport app
Sanremo Railway Station, Sanremo -> Piazza Colombo, Sanremo
The train connection between Nice and Sanremo offers a scenic journey along the stunning Italian Riviera. Travelers can choose from providers such as SNCF, TER, and Thello for their trip. With frequent departures throughout the day, passengers can enjoy comfortable rides while taking in breathtaking coastal views that make this route truly memorable.
The train connection from Nice to Sanremo takes approximately 1 hour and 11 minutes, with a total of 16 connections available each day. This route is not direct, requiring one transfer during the journey.
The first daily train from Nice departs at 05:40, providing an early start for travelers looking to explore the beautiful coastal town of Sanremo. The last journey of the day leaves at 21:31, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy their evening in this charming destination before returning.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Nice and Sanremo is €18. This route offers a convenient way to travel along the beautiful French Riviera, making it an attractive option for tourists looking to explore both cities.
Welcome to the Casino di Sanremo, a stunning example of Belle Époque architecture that first opened its doors in 1905. This iconic establishment has not only been a hub for gambling and entertainment but also played a significant role in hosting prestigious events like the Italian Song Festival, drawing visitors from around the world. What makes this casino truly unique is its opulent interiors adorned with frescoes and chandeliers, offering an enchanting glimpse into Italy's glamorous past.
As we stroll through La Pigna, you'll discover one of Sanremo’s most charming neighborhoods characterized by narrow winding streets and colorful houses stacked upon each other. This historic district dates back to medieval times and holds great significance as it showcases traditional Ligurian architecture while preserving local culture amidst modernity. The uniqueness of La Pigna lies in its labyrinthine layout; every corner reveals hidden gems such as quaint shops, artisan workshops, and breathtaking views over the Mediterranean Sea.
Finally, we arrive at Villa Nobel—once home to Alfred Nobel himself—the inventor of dynamite who established the famous Nobel Prizes. Built in 1881 on lush grounds overlooking the coastline, this villa symbolizes innovation and philanthropy while reflecting his passion for science and literature during his time here. Its distinctive feature is not just its beautiful gardens filled with exotic plants but also an intriguing museum dedicated to showcasing Nobel's life achievements alongside fascinating exhibitions about peace initiatives worldwide.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice 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.

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