- Must visit
Vatican Museums
World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£45
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£57
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
13 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
15 h 9 m
Buses on 23 Sept
5
Distance
439 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sanremo to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sanremo to Rome will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £45.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 5 buses from Sanremo to Rome, including 5 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 439 km distance in an average of 15 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 17 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sanremo to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £66 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £66, while a train costs an average of £74.
Distance: 439 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£66 Average Price Cheapest | £74 Average Price | £139 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 5m Average total duration 13h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration Fastest 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sanremo to Rome:
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sanremo to Rome costing on average £74.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 35m.
Tickets start at around £66 compared to roughly £139 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £73. The journey takes 13h 35m versus 6h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Sanremo to Rome coaches for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:10 Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) | 13h30 | 7:40 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:10 Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) | 18h05 | 12:15 Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 23 September | |||||
![]() | 5:35 Sanremo | 17h00 | 22:35 Rome | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:15 Sanremo | 15h50 | 4:05 Rome | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:00 Sanremo | 13h30 | 2:30 Rome | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:15 Sanremo | 15h55 | 5:10 Rome | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:00 Sanremo | 13h30 | 3:30 Rome | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Sanremo to Rome run on average 7 times per day, taking around 13h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £24 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:02, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 439 km distance in 10h 40m.
Distance 439 km |
Average bus duration 13h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 10h 40m |
First bus 0:02 |
Last bus 23:50 |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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Most Sanremo to Rome buses use the Sanremo, Piazza Cesare Battisti (Museo della Musica) to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station pair, with some services arriving at Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina). Use this guide to compare Sanremo and Rome bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and vending machines available.
Wi-Fi is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. ATMs are aTM available near ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
Available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
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