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Compare train and bus for Sanremo to Rome
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sanremo to Rome 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 7h 53m. 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 $53, while a bus costs an average of $65.
Distance: 272 miles (439 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $189 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 53m Average total duration Fastest 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 55m Average total duration 16h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sanremo to Rome:
A train is $12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sanremo to Rome costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 53m.
Bus takes on average 16h 55m.
Tickets start at around $53 compared to roughly $189 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $136. The journey takes 7h 23m versus 6h 55m 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 Sanremo to Rome
How to get from Sanremo to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sanremo to Rome is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Intercity 5056:53 AM7h40Sanremo station2:33 PMRome Termini$721One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Intercity 5056:53 AM7h40Sanremo station2:33 PMRome Termini$721One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Regionale Veloce 3367+
XZ242612:12 PM6h13Sanremo station6:25 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1671One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3371+
InterCityNotte 7952:12 PM9h11Sanremo station11:23 PMRome Ostiense$751One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3383+
InterCityNotte 7998:12 PM9h31Sanremo station5:43 AMRome Ostiense$751One-way1 transfer
Intercity 653 · Intercity 651 · Intercity 5835:04 AM8h45Sanremo station1:49 PMRome Ostiense$831One-way2 transfers
061 · 0553:00 PM13h30Sanremo, Piazza Colombo (Autostazione)4:30 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$771One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM15h50Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica)6:05 AMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)$941One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM15h20Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica)5:35 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$941One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3365+
XZ242610:12 AM8h13Sanremo station6:25 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1671One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3361+
XZ24268:12 AM10h13Sanremo station6:25 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1671One-way1 transfer
Regionale 12255 · Regionale 12357+
XZ24267:18 AM11h07Sanremo station6:25 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1671One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sanremo to Rome:
A train is $12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sanremo to Rome costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 53m.
Bus takes on average 16h 55m.
- Around 58 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sanremo and Rome as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Sanremo station and arrive in Rome Termini.
- Buses mostly depart from Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rome by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Regionale to go to Rome by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Rome by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Intercity.
- 7 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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