There are 5 ways to get from Sanremo to Milan by train, bus, rideshare 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.
Recommended option
Train • 3h 32m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 3h 21m
3 alternative options
Bus • 5h 10m
Bus via Savona • 5h 46m
Drive • 2h 45m
Sanremo to Milan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sanremo to Milan is to rideshare which costs €16 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Sanremo to Milan is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €45 - €70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sanremo and arriving at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sanremo and arriving at Milano Centrale. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Sanremo and Milan is 265 km. The road distance is 269.9 km.
The best way to get from Sanremo to Milan without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €17 - €35.
The train from Sanremo to Milano Centrale takes 3h 32m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Sanremo to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sanremo station.
Sanremo to Milan train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Sanremo station.
The best way to get from Sanremo to Milan is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €17 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 5h 10m.
- Distance: 264.6 km
- Duration: 3h 32m
What companies run services between Sanremo, Italy and Milan, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Sanremo to Milano Centrale every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17 - €24 and the journey takes 3h 32m. Trenitalia also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sanremo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano once daily. Tickets cost €29 - €45 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Sanremo to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €24
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €17 - €24
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Sanremo to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21 - €35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €32 - €35
Frequently asked questions
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Sanremo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 0966 57552
- info@lirosilinee.com
- Website
- lirosilinee.com
Bus from Sanremo Autostazione to Savona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6 - €7
- Schedules at
- lirosilinee.com
- Phone
- +38 (032) 221-68-58
- altransinfo@gmail.com
- Website
- al-trans.com.ua
Bus from Savona to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €70 - €80
- Schedules at
- al-trans.com.ua
- Book at
- al-trans.com.ua
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Sanremo to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sanremo to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Sanremo to Milan train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sanremo to Milan is 270 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Sanremo to Milan.
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