There are 10 ways to get from Palermo to Sanremo by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), car ferry, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, train
best- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane PMO - GOA
- Take the train from Genova Sestri Ponen. to Sanremotrain
6h 43m€78–210Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane PMO - TRN
- Take the train from Torino Lingotto to Savonatrain
- Take the train from Savona to Sanremotrain
9h 14m€48–245Train
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Sanremotrain Ic
19h 7m€199–401Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
- Drive from Port of Genoa to Sanremocar
22h 19m€128–186Bus
- Take the bus from Palermo to Bologna Centralebus N597
- Take the bus from Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembre to Piazza Colombo - Sanremobus
25h 14m€138–215Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane PMO - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
6h 40m€80–241Fly to Pisa International Airport, train
- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane PMO - PSA
- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Sanremotrain
8h 30m€74–298Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane PMO - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Sanremotrain
9h 4m€49–282Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane PMO - LIN
- Take the train from Pavia to Sanremotrain
8h 49m€78–260Car ferry, train
- Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Livornocarferry
- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Sanremotrain Ic
26h 9m€107–198
Palermo to Sanremo by car ferry, foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Sanremo is to fly and train which costs €45 - €250 and takes 9h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Palermo to Sanremo is to fly and train which takes 6h 40m and costs €80 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Sanremo. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Piazza Colombo - Sanremo via Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Sanremo. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Sanremo via Roma Termini and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 7m.
The distance between Palermo and Sanremo is 930 km.
The best way to get from Palermo to Sanremo without a car is to train which takes 19h 7m and costs €190 - €410.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Palermo to Sanremo, including transfers.
Palermo to Sanremo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.
Palermo to Sanremo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
The best way to get from Palermo to Sanremo is to train which takes 19h 7m and costs €190 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €220 and takes 25h 14m.
What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Sanremo, Italy?
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Sanremo via Roma Termini and Milano Centrale in around 19h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palermo to Piazza Colombo - Sanremo via Bologna Centrale and Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembre in around 25h 14m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Palermo Airport to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–120
Flights from Palermo Airport to Pisa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–200
Flights from Palermo Airport to Turin Caselle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–190
Flights from Palermo Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Sestri Ponen. to Sanremo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Sanremo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Torino Lingotto to Savona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Savona to Sanremo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Sanremo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Pavia to Sanremo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Trenitalia
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Palermo to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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Palermo to Sanremo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Palermo to Sanremo train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.
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