How to travel from Zurich to Sanremo

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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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$136

Average price

$64

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$214

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 38m

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7h 8m

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12h 6m

Average total duration

11h 36m

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6h 3m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Sanremo is a bus with an average price of $64 (€53).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Sanremo is by train with an average journey time of 7h 8m.

Other travel options to Sanremo take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Zurich and Sanremo including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Sanremo among Omio's users.

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from Zurich to Sanremo

How to get from Zurich to Sanremo by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Zurich to Sanremo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 AM13h20
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    10:05 PMSanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica)
    $641One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 AM13h20
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    10:05 PMSanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica)
    $641One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SwissLH5763+Air DolomitiLH6920+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3372
    9:30 AM6h14
    Zurich Airport
    3:44 PMSanremo station
    $4931One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 23+IntercityIntercity 689
    3:33 PM8h07
    Zurich HB
    11:40 PMSanremo station
    $1551One-way
    1 transfer
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 151+IntercityIntercity 675
    12:33 PM8h10
    Zurich HB
    8:43 PMSanremo station
    $1551One-way
    1 transfer
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 15+IntercityIntercity 641
    9:33 AM9h07
    Zurich HB
    6:40 PMSanremo station
    $1581One-way
    1 transfer
  • SwissLH5763+Air DolomitiLH6920+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3376
    9:30 AM8h14
    Zurich Airport
    5:44 PMSanremo station
    $4931One-way
    2 transfers
  • SwissLH5763+Air DolomitiLH6920+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3380
    9:30 AM10h14
    Zurich Airport
    7:44 PMSanremo station
    $4931One-way
    2 transfers
  • SwissLH5749+Air DolomitiLH6920+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3372
    7:15 AM8h29
    Zurich Airport
    3:44 PMSanremo station
    $6561One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Sanremo

Travel to Sanremo easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Sanremo.

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There are 2 options to travel between Zurich and Sanremo including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Sanremo is a bus with an average price of $64 (€53).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Sanremo is by train with an average journey time of 7h 8m.

Other travel options to Sanremo take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 36m.

The distance from Zurich to Sanremo is approximately 247 miles (399 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Sanremo is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Sanremo:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Sanremo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Sanremo often also extend their vacation to go to Nice, Milan, Ventimiglia, Genoa, Turin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sanremo and these popular destinations at a great price.

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