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Compare train and bus for Nice to Sanremo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nice to Sanremo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, while a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Nice to Sanremo
Compare the available ways to get from Nice to Sanremo, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Sanremo:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nice to Sanremo costing on average $11.
Other travel options to Sanremo take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 44m.
Tickets start at around $11 compared to roughly $20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9. The journey takes 1h 14m versus 1h 2m 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 Nice to Sanremo
How to get from Nice to Sanremo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nice to Sanremo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:00 PM 1h10 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 1:10 PM Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus12:00 PM 1h10 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 1:10 PM Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus12:00 PM 1h10 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 1:10 PM Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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Regionale 122997:54 PM 1h42 Nice-Ville 9:36 PM Sanremo station $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Regionale Veloce 337112:26 PM 1h45 Nice-Ville 2:11 PM Sanremo station $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Regionale Veloce 33794:23 PM 1h48 Nice-Ville 6:11 PM Sanremo station $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus4:55 PM 1h10 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 6:05 PM Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Sanremo:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nice to Sanremo costing on average $11.
Other travel options to Sanremo take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 44m.
- Around 43 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Sanremo as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nice-Ville and arrive in Sanremo station.
- Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad to go to Sanremo by bus.
- Travel with ZOU! to go to Sanremo by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad.
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