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Basel to Sanremo trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Sanremo takes 12h 4m and the fastest train takes 8h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Sanremo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 4m
Duration
593 km
Distance
€135
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
  2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
  3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Sanremotrain train Ic
9h 19m
€70–199

Basel to Sanremo train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Basel and Sanremo. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Sanremo at 12:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 12h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity9h 36m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity8h 36m • 2 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity9h 36m • 2 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity9h 36m • 2 changes

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity9h 36m • 2 changes

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity9h 36m • 2 changes

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity9h 36m • 2 changes

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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity9h 36m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia Intercity8h 36m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Sanremo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 593.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 4m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Sanremo, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Sanremo via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 9h 19m.

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