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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 $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. 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 $19, while a bus costs an average of $36.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Genoa to Sanremo
Compare the available ways to get from Genoa to Sanremo, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Sanremo:
A train is $18 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Sanremo costing on average $36.
Other travel options to Sanremo take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 8m.
Tickets start at around $19 compared to roughly $49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31. The journey takes 2h 13m 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 PM 2h01 Genoa Piazza Principe 5:44 PM Sanremo station $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale Veloce 33763:43 PM 2h01 Genoa Piazza Principe 5:44 PM Sanremo station $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
Intercity 63712:58 PM 1h42 Genoa Piazza Principe 2:40 PM Sanremo station $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 33847:43 PM 2h01 Genoa Piazza Principe 9:44 PM Sanremo station $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 33721:43 PM 2h01 Genoa Piazza Principe 3:44 PM Sanremo station $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale 33607:43 AM 2h01 Genoa Piazza Principe 9:44 AM Sanremo station $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
treno 12490 effettuato con bus GE004 · Regionale 1225012:44 AM 5h46 Genoa Piazza Principe 6:30 AM Sanremo station $18 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 AM 6h25 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 6:05 PM Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM 6h25 Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia 10:05 PM Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Sanremo:
A train is $18 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Sanremo costing on average $36.
Other travel options to Sanremo take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 8m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 Regionale, Intercity to go to Sanremo by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Sanremo by bus.
- 15 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity.
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