The average train between Zurich and Sanremo takes 11h 8m and the fastest train takes 9h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 Zurich and Sanremo. The earliest departure is at 11:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Sanremo at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Como S. Giovanni and take an average of 11h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Sanremo. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Sanremo station via Como S. Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
Zurich to Sanremo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Sanremo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Sanremo station.
Book your Zurich to Sanremo train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Zurich and Sanremo is 399.2 km. The road distance is 518 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Sanremo via Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale in around 8h 10m.