There are 6 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 35m
17€ - 35€
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 3h 21m
16€
4 alternative options
Train via Genoa • 4h 20m
18€ - 73€
Bus, train • 5h 21m
20€ - 24€
Bus • 5h 38m
20€ - 25€
Drive • 2h 45m
30€ - 50€
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sanremo to Milan is to rideshare which costs 16€ and takes 3h 21m.
The quickest way to get from Sanremo to Milan is to drive which costs 30€ - 50€ and takes 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct bus from Sanremo to Milan. However, there are services departing from Sanremo and arriving at conciliazione m1 via lampugnano m1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sanremo and arriving at Milano Centrale. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Sanremo and Milan is 215 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 35m and costs 17€ - 35€.
The train from Sanremo to Milano Centrale takes 3h 35m including transfers and departs three times a day.
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 35m and costs 17€ - 35€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 20€ - 25€ and takes 5h 38m.
- Distance: 214.5 km
- Duration: 3h 35m
What companies run services between Sanremo, Italy and Milan, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Sanremo to Milano Centrale 3 times a day. Tickets cost 17€ - 24€ and the journey takes 3h 35m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sanremo to Milan, Milan once daily. Tickets cost 19€ - 23€ 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 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 24€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 17€ - 24€
Train from Sanremo to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 13€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 9€ - 13€
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 14€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 9€ - 14€
- Phone
- +33 1 83 82 00 00
- Website
- thello.com
Train from Sanremo to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 26€
- Website
- Thello
Train from Sanremo to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 17€
- Website
- Thello
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 18€
- Website
- Thello
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
- 18€ - 35€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 32€ - 35€
Train from Sanremo to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 18€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 16€ - 18€
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 20€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 17€ - 20€
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 55€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 14€ - 19€
- Base Standard
- 29€ - 40€
- Base Premium
- 35€ - 55€
Trenord operates regional and suburban lines throughout Italy’s Lombardy region, including the Malapensa Express from Milan’s Malapensa Airport and local lines around Lake Como and the Italian Lakes. Trenord train tickets can be purchased from machines at any train station and don’t need to be booked in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Tortona to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 8€
- Website
- Trenord
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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from San Remo to Tortona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 17€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Sanremo to Milan, Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 23€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Sanremo to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 16€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Sanremo to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan, Milan 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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