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Compare bus and train for Genoa to Sanremo
Omio 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 an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, while a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 $5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Sanremo costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Sanremo take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
Tickets start at around $18 compared to roughly $50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $32. The journey takes 1h 57m versus 1h 56m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Genoa to Sanremo
How to get from Genoa to Sanremo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genoa to Sanremo is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce 33763:43 PM2h01Genoa Piazza Principe5:44 PMSanremo station$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale Veloce 33763:43 PM2h01Genoa Piazza Principe5:44 PMSanremo station$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Intercity 6899:58 PM1h42Genoa Piazza Principe11:40 PMSanremo station$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 33805:43 PM2h01Genoa Piazza Principe7:44 PMSanremo station$181One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 33721:43 PM2h01Genoa Piazza Principe3:44 PMSanremo station$181One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 33847:43 PM2h01Genoa Piazza Principe9:44 PMSanremo station$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM3h55Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia1:10 PMSanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica)$371One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Sanremo:
A train is $5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Sanremo costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Sanremo take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
- Around 23 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Sanremo as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Sanremo station.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Sanremo by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity to go to Sanremo by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 15 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity.
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