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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 prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a train costs an average of $81.
Distance: 247 miles (399 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$136 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $214 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 38m Average total duration Fastest 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 6m Average total duration 11h 36m 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 | 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Sanremo:
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Sanremo costing on average $136 (€112).
Other travel options to Sanremo take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 36m.
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 AM13h20Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)10:05 PMSanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica)$641One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 AM13h20Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)10:05 PMSanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica)$641One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH5763+
LH6920+
Regionale Veloce 33729:30 AM6h14Zurich Airport3:44 PMSanremo station$4931One-way2 transfers
Other options
EuroCity 23+
Intercity 6893:33 PM8h07Zurich HB11:40 PMSanremo station$1551One-way1 transfer
EuroCity 151+
Intercity 67512:33 PM8h10Zurich HB8:43 PMSanremo station$1551One-way1 transfer
EuroCity 15+
Intercity 6419:33 AM9h07Zurich HB6:40 PMSanremo station$1581One-way1 transfer
LH5763+
LH6920+
Regionale Veloce 33769:30 AM8h14Zurich Airport5:44 PMSanremo station$4931One-way2 transfers
LH5763+
LH6920+
Regionale Veloce 33809:30 AM10h14Zurich Airport7:44 PMSanremo station$4931One-way2 transfers
LH5749+
LH6920+
Regionale Veloce 33727:15 AM8h29Zurich Airport3:44 PMSanremo station$6561One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Sanremo:
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Sanremo costing on average $136 (€112).
Other travel options to Sanremo take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 36m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 Zurich Airport 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, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Sanremo by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Sanremo by bus.
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