There are 4 ways to get from Sanremo to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Sanremo to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
5h 22mCHF 38–73Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sanremo to Milanbus FlixBus N508
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 10mCHF 25–42Drive 341.1 km
- Drive from Sanremo to Luganocar 341.1 km
3h 35mCHF 57–82Train via Lugano
- Take the train from Sanremo to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
5h 28mCHF 53–130
Sanremo to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sanremo to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 45 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Sanremo to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 85.
No, there is no direct bus from Sanremo to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Sanremo and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Sanremo to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Sanremo and arriving at Lugano via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Sanremo and Lugano is 337 km. The road distance is 341.1 km.
The best way to get from Sanremo to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 75.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Sanremo to Lugano, including transfers.
Sanremo to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sanremo station.
Sanremo to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Sanremo station.
The best way to get from Sanremo to Lugano is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 45 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Sanremo, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Sanremo to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sanremo to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Sanremo to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Sanremo to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sanremo to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Sanremo to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Sanremo to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sanremo to Lugano is 341 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Sanremo to Lugano.
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