Regional trains via Vintimille remain the quickest public route to the Casinò di Sanremo, with the Menton to Sanremo leg taking roughly 10 minutes once you reach the border. For travellers who want a single door-to-door journey without changing platforms, we recommend booking a private chauffeur with TranspOnyx: call +33 6 10 30 71 84 or visit Transponyx for fixed 2026 rates.
How to get to Sanremo Casino: train, private transfer, taxi and mixed routes
Three practical routes connect the Nice area to the Casinò di Sanremo, and each suits a different kind of traveller.
The rail option runs via Vintimille. You board at Nice Ville, ride to Vintimille, then change for the short hop across the Italian border towards Sanremo. SNCF Connect lists Nice to Vintimille services averaging around 52 to 57 minutes, with dozens of departures daily. An alternative rail path starts further east: boarding at Menton puts you on a train to Sanremo Casino station in roughly 10 minutes, with services running frequently through the day. For travellers already staying near Menton, this is the shorter rail leg by far.
Private transfer removes the need to manage connections or carry luggage across platforms. A chauffeur collects you at your hotel, Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, or your villa, and takes you directly to the casino entrance. We offer four vehicle categories suited to this journey: Standard Sedan and Business Sedan for up to three passengers, and Van 7 pax or Van 8 pax for larger groups or guests travelling with golf bags, evening wear cases or extra luggage for a Riviera stay.
Taxis and rideshare apps exist on both sides of the border, but availability on the Italian side can be inconsistent outside peak tourist hours, and cross-border fare negotiation adds friction that a fixed-rate booking avoids. A mixed route, train to Menton followed by a short taxi or chauffeur hop, can work for budget-conscious travellers staying near a station, but it introduces two handovers instead of one.
Consider these factors when choosing:
- Group size and luggage volume favour a private vehicle over a train seat.
- A fixed arrival time, such as a dinner reservation or gaming table booking, favours door-to-door transfer over public connections.
- Solo travellers comfortable with one change may find the Vintimille train perfectly adequate for a relaxed visit.
Journey times, distances and realistic costs for 2026
Numbers matter more than guesswork when you are planning an evening at the tables.
By road, the distance from Nice to Sanremo runs approximately 85 to 100 kilometres depending on your starting point and chosen route. Driving time from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport typically falls between 55 minutes and 1 hour 15 minutes, with variation tied to border traffic and time of day. By rail, the Nice to Vintimille segment averages 52 to 57 minutes, while the final Menton to Sanremo stretch adds only around 10 minutes if you board there instead.
Journey times by mode: driving from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport to Sanremo takes roughly 55 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes, while the train segment from Menton alone takes about 10 minutes. That gap matters most when your plans hinge on a reservation time rather than a flexible evening.
Train fares on the Nice to Vintimille corridor are generally modest and change with ticket class and advance booking, while taxi fares on either side of the border vary with demand and are rarely fixed in advance. We confirm every transfer at a fixed per-vehicle rate at the time of booking, with 2026 pricing set before you travel, so there is no renegotiation at the kerb and no surge pricing during a busy festival weekend.
How to book and what ID you need for France to Italy
Booking a private transfer takes only a few details. Provide your flight number if we are collecting you from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, your passenger count, your luggage volume, and whether you need a child seat. We monitor your flight automatically on airport pickups and include 60 minutes of free waiting time at the airport, or 20 minutes at any other pickup address, so a delayed landing does not disrupt your evening at the casino.
Our drivers are licensed VTC professionals, bilingual in French and English at minimum, with several also speaking Italian, which smooths any conversation at the Italian border or on arrival in Sanremo.
On documentation: Service-public, since Italy sits within the Schengen area. Always check the expiry date before you leave, since an expired card can cause delays at checkpoints even within Schengen.
When booking, have ready:
- Your flight number and estimated arrival time, if applicable.
- The number of passengers and any luggage that needs extra space.
- Any special requests, including a child seat or a specific vehicle category.
Pro Tip: Book your return transfer at the same time as your outbound journey, especially during Festival di Sanremo week, when demand for evening transport spikes.
Why a private chauffeur often suits the Sanremo casino route best
Public transport works well for light travellers with flexible schedules, but a private chauffeur solves the problems that trains and taxis cannot: fixed timing, fixed pricing and a single continuous journey across the border.
We operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with a fleet built exclusively on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Every car includes Wi-Fi, air conditioning, chilled water and phone chargers, so the journey itself becomes part of the evening rather than a logistical chore before it. Child seats are available on request for families travelling together.
Our 2026 rates are fixed per vehicle and confirmed at the time of booking, with no surge pricing applied regardless of demand during peak event periods. That single fact removes the uncertainty that often surrounds cross-border taxi fares, particularly on nights when the casino draws a larger crowd.
This approach suits several traveller profiles especially well:
- Groups of four to eight who would otherwise need multiple train tickets or two taxis.
- Business travellers and event attendees in Cannes or Monaco who want to add a Sanremo evening without juggling train timetables.
- Visitors in town for the Cannes Film Festival, the Monaco Grand Prix, or other major Riviera dates, when private hire reduces the risk of transport bottlenecks.
- Passengers carrying evening wear, golf equipment, or extra luggage who prefer not to manage bags across a station platform.
Arrival logistics at Sanremo Casino: drop-off and parking
The Casinò di Sanremo sits in the town centre, directly facing the seafront, which makes vehicle access straightforward compared with casinos built on the outskirts of other towns.
A private chauffeur can drop you directly at the main entrance, avoiding the need to find parking or walk from a station. This matters most on evenings tied to the Festival di Sanremo calendar, when the surrounding streets fill with both locals and visitors, and casual parking becomes scarce near the building itself. Public car parks exist within walking distance of the casino, but availability tightens considerably during peak event weeks and weekend evenings.
Arriving by train means a short walk from Sanremo's station to the casino building, manageable for light travellers but less practical if you are carrying luggage or dressed for an evening at the tables. A chauffeur-driven arrival removes that walk entirely, delivering you to the entrance regardless of how busy the surrounding streets become.
For the return leg, we recommend confirming your pickup time and location with your driver before you go inside, particularly late at night when taxi availability on the Italian side can be unpredictable. A pre-booked chauffeur waiting outside removes that uncertainty and lets you leave the casino on your own schedule rather than searching for transport at an hour when options thin out.
Scheduling transfers around casino events and peak periods
Timing your transfer well matters more during specific weeks than others. The Casinò di Sanremo has seen rising takings and an active investment programme tied to festival activity, which translates into heavier visitor traffic during the Festival di Sanremo and similar peak dates.
During these periods, both train services and road routes see higher demand. Trains running via Vintimille can fill during evening hours around major events, and road traffic along the coastal route towards the Italian border thickens as more visitors drive in for the same evening. Booking your private transfer in advance, rather than arranging it on the day, secures your vehicle and your preferred departure time.
We suggest building in extra margin on both ends of a casino evening during these peak weeks. Confirm your outbound pickup time with enough buffer for border traffic, and book your return transfer before you leave Nice rather than waiting until you are ready to head back. For readers planning an event-week visit more broadly, our guide to booking VTC transfers for festival weeks covers the same logic for other Riviera dates, including the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix, when similar surges in transport demand occur.
Fixed pricing policy and what happens if plans change
Every transfer we confirm carries a fixed, per-vehicle rate agreed at the moment of booking, not calculated afterwards based on traffic, waiting time within the included allowance, or time of day. This 2026 pricing structure means the amount quoted when you book is the amount you pay, with no surge multiplier applied even when demand rises sharply during a festival week or a weekend casino rush.
Waiting time is built into every booking: 60 minutes free on airport pickups, which covers a delayed landing without extra charge, and 20 minutes free at any other address. Flight monitoring runs automatically on airport transfers, so a schedule change on your airline's side does not translate into a missed pickup or a dispute over waiting time.
If your plans shift, contact us as early as possible so we can adjust your pickup time or vehicle category. Clear, early communication keeps your fixed rate intact and avoids any confusion about cancellation terms. For drivers who prefer self-driving instead, it is worth noting that non-French nationals bringing a foreign licence into Italy should check documentation requirements carefully, since driving without the correct permit can lead to fines in restricted traffic zones, a complication a chauffeur-driven transfer avoids entirely.
A straight answer on getting to Sanremo Casino
If you want the simplest possible evening, book a chauffeur and skip the platform changes altogether. The Vintimille train route works perfectly well for a solo traveller without luggage, but once you add a group, an evening outfit, or a dinner reservation with a fixed time, a private transfer earns its cost back in reduced stress alone.
One thing worth flagging: allow extra time either way during Festival di Sanremo week or any major Riviera event, since both road and rail traffic swell noticeably. Keep our number handy for a bespoke transfer: +33 6 10 30 71 84.
— Dany
Book a private transfer to Sanremo Casino with TranspOnyx
We run fixed-rate 2026 transfers from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport and across the Riviera to Sanremo Casino, with a Mercedes-Benz fleet that scales from a Standard Sedan for a couple travelling light to a Van 8 pax for a full party heading out for the evening. Child seats are available on request, and every booking includes bilingual drivers and the waiting-time allowances built into our service.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Sedan | Small groups | Solo travellers or couples |
| Business Sedan | Small groups | Business travellers wanting a premium finish |
| Van 7 pax | Up to 7 passengers | Small groups with luggage |
| Van 8 pax | Larger groups | Larger parties heading to the casino together |
Book your 2026 fixed-rate private Sanremo excursion by phone on +33 6 10 30 71 84, by WhatsApp on +33 7 67 78 10 26, or directly through Transponyx.
FAQ
Is San Remo in France or Italy?
San Remo, usually written Sanremo, sits on the Italian Riviera in the Liguria region, not in France. It lies close enough to the French border that many travellers from Nice or Menton visit it as a day or evening trip.
What is the name of the old town in San Remo, Italy?
Sanremo's historic old town is known as La Pigna, a tightly packed, spiral-shaped quarter of narrow streets climbing the hillside above the modern seafront. It sits a short distance from the casino and seafront promenade.
What is the population of San Remo?
Population figures for Sanremo change over time and are published periodically by Italian statistical authorities rather than travel sources, so we would rather point you to an official count than state an outdated figure here.
Is San Remo a town?
Yes, Sanremo is a town on the Ligurian coast of Italy, known for its casino, its historic old town of La Pigna, and its long association with the Festival di Sanremo music festival. It functions as a regional hub with its own train station and seafront centre.
Do I need a passport to travel from France to Sanremo?
French nationals can generally travel to Italy for short stays using a valid national identity card, since both countries sit within the Schengen area. Always check that your card has not expired before you travel, since an expired document can still cause delays.