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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Sanremo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Sanremo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 5m. 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 bus costs an average of $71, while a train costs an average of $146.
Distance: 247 miles (399 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$146 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $211 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 5m Average total duration Fastest 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 31m Average total duration 10h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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.
Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Sanremo
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Sanremo, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Sanremo:
A bus is $75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Sanremo costing on average $146.
Other travel options to Sanremo take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 31m.
Tickets start at around $146 compared to roughly $211 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $65. The journey takes 7h 35m versus 6h 3m 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 Zurich to Sanremo
How to get from Zurich to Sanremo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Sanremo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:25 AM 10h40 Zurich 12:05 PM Sanremo $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:25 AM 10h40 Zurich 12:05 PM Sanremo $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:25 AM 10h40 Zurich 12:05 PM Sanremo $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Sanremo:
A bus is $75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Sanremo costing on average $146.
Other travel options to Sanremo take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 31m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Sanremo as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Sanremo station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica).
- Travel with Intercity, Trenitalia, Regionale to go to Sanremo by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Sanremo by bus.
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