There are 4 ways to get from Sanremo to Lugano 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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Sanremo to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
5h 19mCHF 37–71Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sanremo to Milanbus FlixBus N508
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 10mCHF 28–47Drive 341.1 km
- Drive from Sanremo to Luganocar 341.1 km
3h 35mCHF 56–81Train via Lugano
- Take the train from Sanremo to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
5h 23mCHF 53–134
Sanremo to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sanremo to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 28 - SFr 50 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 19m.
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 19m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 75.
It takes approximately 5h 19m 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 19m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 28 - SFr 50 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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sanremo to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Sanremo to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Sanremo to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Sanremo to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Sanremo to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 10–15
- 2nd Class
- CHF 13–17
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–80
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Sanremo to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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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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