What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Sanremo?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Sanremo is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Sanremo?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Sanremo is to fly and train which takes 6h 3m and costs €45 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Sanremo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Sanremo. Services depart three times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Sanremo?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Sanremo. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Sanremo via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

How far is it from Basel to Sanremo?

The distance between Basel and Sanremo is 593 km. The road distance is 599.8 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Sanremo without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Sanremo without a car is to train which takes 9h 23m and costs €70 - €400.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Sanremo?

It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Basel to Sanremo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Sanremo bus from?

Basel to Sanremo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Sanremo train from?

Basel to Sanremo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Sanremo?

The best way to get from Basel to Sanremo is to train which takes 9h 23m and costs €70 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €40 - €270 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Basel to Sanremo bus arrive?

Basel to Sanremo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sanremo station.

Where does the Basel to Sanremo train arrive?

Basel to Sanremo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Sanremo?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Sanremo is 600 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Basel to Sanremo.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Sanremo?

Book your Basel to Sanremo bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sanremo?

There are 4534+ hotels available in Sanremo.

Basel to Sanremo - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Sanremo by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Sanremotrain Ic
9h 23m
€73–396
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Sanremobus FlixBus N508
9h 25m
€40–70
Drive 599.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Sanremocar 599.8 km
6h 9m
€105–152
Fly Basel to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
6h 3m
€45–194
Train via Gallarate
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Gallaratetrain S50 / ...
3. Take the train from Gallarate to Sanremotrain
10h 38m
€59–377
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Nice Saint-Augustin to Ventimigliatrain C3
12h 42m
€52–99
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane SXB - NCE
3. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
6h 24m
€58–253
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
3. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
7h 13m
€111–330
Fly Basel to Monaco
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Monaco (MCM)plane BSL - MCM
6h 26m
€41–265

Basel to Sanremo by train

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9h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 593.4 km
Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Sanremo, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Sanremo via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 9h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Sanremo 3 times a week. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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