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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Sanremo is to bus which costs €40 - €55 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Sanremo is to fly and train which takes 5h 13m and costs €85 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Sanremo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station station and arriving at Sanremo - Bus Stop. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Sanremo?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Sanremo. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Sanremo via Nice-Ville and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Lyon to Sanremo?

The distance between Lyon and Sanremo is 593 km. The road distance is 443.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Sanremo without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs €95 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Lyon to Sanremo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Sanremo bus from?

Lyon to Sanremo bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Sanremo train from?

Lyon to Sanremo train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Sanremo?

The best way to get from Lyon to Sanremo is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs €95 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Lyon to Sanremo bus arrive?

Lyon to Sanremo bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Sanremo - Bus Stop station.

Where does the Lyon to Sanremo train arrive?

Lyon to Sanremo train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nice Ville station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Sanremo?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Sanremo is 443 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Lyon to Sanremo.

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

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Where can I stay near Sanremo?

There are 4433+ hotels available in Sanremo.

Lyon to Sanremo - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Sanremo by train (TGV), 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 (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nice Villetrain Tgv
6h 36m
€95–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Sanremo - Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 10m
€40–55
Drive 443.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Sanremocar 443.4 km
6h 41m
€69–99
Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LYS - NCE
2. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
5h 13m
€88–226
Bus via Grenoble
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Grenoblebus S1777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Grenoble to Sanremobus FlixBus N739
11h 45m
€42–71
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
3. Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
8h 3m
€76–219

Lyon to Sanremo by train (TGV)

22Weekly Trains

6h 36mAverage Duration

€95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 593.1 km
Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Sanremo, Italy?

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nice Ville 3 times a day. Tickets cost €85–150 and the journey takes 4h 37m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Sanremo - Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost €40–55 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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