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Compare train and bus for Sanremo to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sanremo to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €53, while a bus costs an average of €63.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€53 Average price Cheapest | €63 Average price | €102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 6m Average total duration 9h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Sanremo to Florence, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sanremo to Florence:
A train is €10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sanremo to Florence costing on average €63.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 6m.
Tickets start at around €53 compared to roughly €102 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €49. The journey takes 5h 42m versus 4h 14m 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.
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How to get from Sanremo to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sanremo to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:15 PM 10h20 Sanremo 11:35 PM Florence €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:15 PM 10h20 Sanremo 11:35 PM Florence €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:00 PM 10h15 Sanremo 11:15 PM Florence €53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:10 PM 14h20 Sanremo 7:30 AM Florence €42 1 One-way 0 transfers8:50 AM 13h10 Sanremo 10:00 PM Florence €44 1 One-way 0 transfers4:10 PM 14h20 Sanremo 6:30 AM Florence €53 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sanremo to Florence:
A train is €10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sanremo to Florence costing on average €63.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 6m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sanremo and Florence as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sanremo station and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
- Buses mostly depart from Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Florence by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa to go to Florence by train.
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