There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Sanremo by plane, train, train (Renfe, TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BCN - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
5h 59m€43–212Train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charlestrain 9725
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
10h 21m€121–179Bus, train
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Nice Airportbus 1922
- Take the train from Nice Saint-Augustin to Ventimigliatrain C3
11h 24m€74–109Drive 715.9 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Sanremocar 715.9 km
7h€118–170Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Sanremobus FlixBus 1404 / ...
11h 50m€55–97
Barcelona to Sanremo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Sanremo is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 11h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Sanremo is to fly and train which takes 5h 59m and costs €40 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to Sanremo. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Sanremo via Nice Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Sanremo. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Sanremo via Marseille St Charles, Nice-Ville and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
The distance between Barcelona and Sanremo is 571 km. The road distance is 715.9 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Sanremo without a car is to train which takes 10h 21m and costs €120 - €180.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Barcelona to Sanremo, including transfers.
Barcelona to Sanremo bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Barcelona to Sanremo train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Sanremo is to train which takes 10h 21m and costs €120 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 11h 50m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Sanremo, Italy?
You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Sanremo via Marseille St Charles, Nice-Ville, and Ventimiglia in around 10h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Sanremo via Nice Airport in around 11h 50m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €28–160
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU!
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
Train from Nice Saint-Augustin to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Nice Saint-Augustin to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nice Airport to Sanremo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nice Airport to Sanremo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Barcelona to Sanremo bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.
Barcelona to Sanremo train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Sanremo is 716 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Barcelona to Sanremo.
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