- Recommended
Museo Villa Nobel
Museum inside Villa Nobel presenting rooms, documents and exhibits linked to Alfred Nobel and the villa’s history.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£49
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£65
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
8 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
10 h
Trains on 23 Sept
5
Distance
516 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trieste to Sanremo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trieste to Sanremo will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
To travel from Trieste to Sanremo you need to make at least one change.
Intercity 584+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474+
Intercity 675
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+
Intercity 665+
Regionale Veloce 3376
Regionale Veloce 3556+
FRECCIAROSSA 9736+
Intercity 675
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+
Intercity 641
FRECCIAROSSA 9712 · FRECCIAROSSA 9713+
Intercity 637
FRECCIAROSSA 9712 · FRECCIAROSSA 9713+
Intercity 637
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+
Intercity 641
Regionale Veloce 3556+
FRECCIAROSSA 9736+
Intercity 675
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+
Intercity 665+
Regionale Veloce 3376
Intercity 584+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474+
Intercity 675Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Sanremo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £84 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £84, while a train costs an average of £88.
Distance: 516 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£88 Average Price | £84 Average Price Cheapest | £99 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 59m Average total duration Fastest 9h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 54m Average total duration 13h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Sanremo:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trieste to Sanremo costing on average £88.
Other travel options to Sanremo take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 24m.
Tickets start at around £88 compared to roughly £99 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £11. The journey takes 9h 29m versus 6h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Trieste to Sanremo trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9712 · FRECCIAROSSA 9713+ Intercity 637 | 6:00 Trieste Centrale | 8h40 | 14:40 Sanremo station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+ Intercity 665+ Regionale Veloce 3376 | 7:07 Trieste Centrale | 10h37 | 17:44 Sanremo station | 2 changes | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474+ Intercity 675 | 8:45 Trieste Centrale | 11h58 | 20:43 Sanremo station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ Intercity 641 | 9:39 Trieste Centrale | 9h01 | 18:40 Sanremo station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3556+ FRECCIAROSSA 9736+ Intercity 675 | 10:58 Trieste Centrale | 9h45 | 20:43 Sanremo station | 2 changes |
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Trains from Trieste to Sanremo run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £63 but you can travel from only £52 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 15:23. The fastest train covers the 516 km distance in 8h 25m.
Distance 516 km |
Average train duration 9h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £63 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 8h 25m |
First train 5:04 |
Last train 15:23 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Best time to book 4 days |
Discover the best of Sanremo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sanremo trip today.
Museum inside Villa Nobel presenting rooms, documents and exhibits linked to Alfred Nobel and the villa’s history.
Contemporary exhibition venue in the restored seafront fort, hosting rotating art and heritage shows in historic spaces.
Civic museum with archaeology, paintings and local heritage displays, useful for understanding Sanremo and western Liguria.
Sanremo’s oldest quarter, a maze of steep lanes, arches and small squares that rewards slow walks and photography.
Long coastal cycle and walking route on a former railway, popular for sea views, easy strolls and bike hire.
Grand central square facing the sea, known for palms, events and a classic promenade atmosphere.
Ligurian savoury tart of rice baked with egg and cheese. A classic snack in western Liguria, often linked with local feast days and home cooking.
Salt cod cooked in tomato, olive oil, garlic and Taggiasca olives. It reflects the Riviera’s long tradition of preserving and serving baccalà.
Snails slowly braised with herbs, pine nuts and local olive oil. A traditional inland and coastal Ligurian dish still associated with family meals.
Established seafood restaurant near the coast, known for carefully prepared fish dishes and a polished but relaxed dining room.
Well-known traditional venue serving Ligurian and seafood specialities in a classic, welcoming setting popular with both locals and visitors.
Refined restaurant with sea views, specialising in seafood and Riviera flavours, suited to a longer, more formal meal.
Moderate for the Italian Riviera: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but dining and local buses stay fairly manageable for most visitors.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up in cafés and taxis; leave 5-10% in restaurants only for notably good service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trieste to Sanremo by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sanremo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Trieste to Sanremo trains use the Trieste Centrale to Sanremo station pair. Use this guide to compare Trieste and Sanremo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Trieste Centrale is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Public transport options include:
Trieste Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Buffet da Pepi, Trattoria Nerodiseppia
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Trieste Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Trieste Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trieste Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trieste Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste Centrale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste, Hotel Continentale, NH Trieste.
Sanremo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Living Garden, Ristorante Flipper
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Sanremo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Sanremo.
Available at Sanremo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sanremo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sanremo: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Royal Hotel Sanremo, Hotel De Paris Sanremo, Grand Hotel & Des Anglais.
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