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Compare bus and train for Basel to Sanremo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Sanremo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $115 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $115, while a train costs an average of $193.
Distance: 258 miles (416 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$193 Average price | $115 Average price Cheapest | $223 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 16m Average total duration Fastest 8h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 42m Average total duration 10h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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.
Compare ways to travel from Basel to Sanremo
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Sanremo, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Sanremo:
A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Sanremo costing on average $193.
Other travel options to Sanremo take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 42m.
Tickets start at around $115 compared to roughly $223 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $108. The journey takes 10h 12m versus 6h 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Sanremo
How to get from Basel to Sanremo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Sanremo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:05 AM 14h25 Basel 3:30 PM Sanremo $77 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:05 AM 14h25 Basel 3:30 PM Sanremo $77 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:05 AM 14h25 Basel 3:30 PM Sanremo $77 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Sanremo:
A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Sanremo costing on average $193.
Other travel options to Sanremo take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 42m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Sanremo as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica).
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Sanremo station.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity to go to Sanremo by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Sanremo by bus.
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