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Compare train and bus for Rome to Sanremo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Sanremo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $50, while a bus costs an average of $67.
Distance: 272 miles (439 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price | $189 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 0m Average total duration Fastest 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 38m Average total duration 11h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg 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 Rome to Sanremo:
A train is $17 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Sanremo costing on average $67.
Other travel options to Sanremo take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 0m.
Bus takes on average 11h 38m.
Tickets start at around $50 compared to roughly $189 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $139. The journey takes 7h 30m versus 6h 52m 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 Rome to Sanremo
How to get from Rome to Sanremo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Sanremo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 PM16h20Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)9:45 AMSanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica)$751One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 PM16h20Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)9:45 AMSanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica)$751One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 AM11h40Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina1:10 PMSanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica)$761One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 PM16h45Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina2:40 PMSanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica)$761One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM14h20Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina10:05 PMSanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica)$771One-way1 transfer
054 · 06011:00 PM12h30Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina11:30 AMSanremo, Piazza Colombo (Autostazione)$841One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Sanremo:
A train is $17 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Sanremo costing on average $67.
Other travel options to Sanremo take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 0m.
Bus takes on average 11h 38m.
- Around 52 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Sanremo as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Sanremo station.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica).
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Sanremo by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa to go to Sanremo by train.
- Travel with ITA to go to Sanremo by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Intercity.
- 7 direct flights per day with ITA.
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