The average train between Basel and Sanremo takes 11h 54m and the fastest train takes 8h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Sanremo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Basel and Sanremo. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Sanremo at 12:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 11h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Sanremo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Sanremo. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Sanremo station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
Basel to Sanremo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Sanremo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Sanremo station.
The distance between Basel and Sanremo is 416.3 km. The road distance is 593 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Sanremo via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 9h 23m.