The average train between Edinburgh and Sanremo takes 23h and the fastest train takes 17h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Sanremo. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 3:30 PM which arrives into Sanremo at 5:14 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 23h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Sanremo. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Sanremo station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h.
Edinburgh to Sanremo train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Sanremo train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Nice-Ville station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Sanremo is 1,557.4 km. The road distance is 2,131 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sanremo via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Nice-Ville, and Ventimiglia in around 16h 51m.