There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Sanremo by train (Trenitalia), 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Sanremotrain Ic
5h 33m€56–145Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milan to Sanremobus FlixBus N508
6h 10m€30–52Drive 338.5 km
- Drive from Lugano to Sanremocar 338.5 km
3h 31m€60–86Train via Lugano
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Sanremotrain Ic
5h 36m€34–67
Lugano to Sanremo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Sanremo is to bus which costs €29 - €55 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Sanremo is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs €55 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Sanremo. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Sanremo via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Sanremo. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Sanremo via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Lugano and Sanremo is 341 km. The road distance is 338.5 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Sanremo without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €55 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Lugano to Sanremo, including transfers.
Lugano to Sanremo bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Sanremo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Sanremo is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €55 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Sanremo, Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to Sanremo via Milano Centrale in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Sanremo via Milan in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–85
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Sanremo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Milano Centrale to Sanremo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Sanremo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Milano Centrale to Sanremo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Milan to Sanremo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lugano to Sanremo bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Lugano to Sanremo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Sanremo is 338 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Lugano to Sanremo.
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