Nice-Côte d’Azur Airport to Sanremo is a cross-border journey with train and coach options. Trains require one change, while coach services may offer a direct trip; check current schedules and booking conditions before choosing.
- Train: one change, with an average journey of 2 hours 8 minutes.
- Coach: direct services appear in timetable information, but check operators for current departures.
- Airport connection: tram line 2 serves both terminals and connects with central Nice and Port Lympia.
What to know about the Nice–Sanremo journey
Plan for a connection if you travel by train, and verify coach schedules directly with the operator before setting out. Trainline’s route information gives Nice as the departure station and Sanremo as the arrival station, with the fastest journey taking 1 hour 20 minutes and an average journey of 2 hours 8 minutes.
Nice Airport’s Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 connect to the city on tram line 2. The tram also serves Jean Médecin in central Nice and Port Lympia, and the airport-to-city journey takes less than 30 minutes. Travel between the terminals and Grand Arénas is free on the tram.
How do you travel by train from Nice to Sanremo?
Train travel from Nice to Sanremo requires one change; there are no direct trains on the route. Trenitalia operates the route, with around 20 trains per day and an average journey of 2 hours 8 minutes.
Check the connection and total journey time for your travel date before booking. The fastest journey takes 1 hour 20 minutes, but the average is longer, so allow for the full itinerary rather than relying on the fastest option.
What should you know about buses and coaches?
Direct coaches may connect Nice Airport and Sanremo, but departures and journey times depend on the current operator timetable. Nice Airport directs passengers to operators to book long-distance bus tickets, so check the specific service before travelling.
At the airport, tram line 2 connects the terminals with Nice’s central areas and Port Lympia. If your coach departs from a different point in Nice, allow time to make that connection and confirm the boarding location in your booking.
Nice Airport says ZOU! intercity bus 83 requires a reservation before 12 noon on the day before travel, and tickets bought from the driver have a €0.40 surcharge. Check the airport’s current guidance and the operator’s booking terms before relying on those conditions.
Driving, taxi and transfer considerations
Driving is another way to plan the airport-to-Sanremo journey. The stated estimate for the drive to the hotel is about 107 minutes; treat this as an estimate, not a guarantee for every journey time or route.
If you arrange a taxi or private transfer, confirm the destination, pickup point and fare directly with the provider before you travel. For bus and coach tickets, use the relevant operator’s booking channel; Nice Airport directs passengers to operators for long-distance bus bookings.
The Comune di Sanremo’s official “Muoversi a Sanremo” page covers local buses, trains and airports. Check the official site before you go.
FAQs
Is there a direct train from Nice to Sanremo?
No. The train route has one change and is operated by Trenitalia.
How long does the train journey take?
The average journey takes 2 hours 8 minutes, and the fastest takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Does tram line 2 serve Nice Airport?
Yes. It serves Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 and connects with Jean Médecin and Port Lympia.
Can you take a coach directly from Nice Airport to Sanremo?
Direct coach departures appear in timetable information, but services can vary. Check the operator’s current schedule and booking conditions.