- To San Marino from Russia
- How to get to San Marino from Rimini
- How to get to San Marino from Rome
San Marino is a miniature republic that attracts tourists who prefer a quiet holiday away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The majority of tourists are Europeans, but every year the number of Russians who want to know how to get to San Marino is increasing.
To San Marino from Russia
San Marino does not have its own airport, so you should purchase a ticket to any Italian city located in the immediate vicinity of the republic. Your choice - Rome; Rimini; Bologna; Forli.
Russian tourists usually use the Rimini airport. Aircrafts of such carriers as S7, Lufthansa, Condor, Aeroflot and Russia regularly run from Moscow to the city. If you want to quickly get to Rimini, then be prepared to pay for a ticket in this direction at least 150,000 rubles per person. You will spend 13 to 15 hours in flight, which is quite acceptable given the long distance. Other options include connections at the airports of Prague, Riga, Frankfurt am Main, St. Petersburg and Minsk.
As for the railway connection, it is quite possible to get to San Marino in this way. However, travel from Russia by train in this direction is feasible only through Germany or Italy. Several trains regularly leave from the Belorussky railway station in Moscow, the end point of which is Rome. During the trip, you will change trains in Verona, Genoa or Milan. Once in Rome, you can easily reach Rimini by any means of transport.
From the Kursk railway station in the Russian capital, there is a high-speed train under the number 013M, which will take you to Berlin in 20 hours. Trains run from this city to Rimini and San Marino.
How to get to San Marino from Rimini
Arriving in Rimini, you need to decide on which type of transport you will go to San Marino. Separately, it should be noted that the mountainous terrain of the republic does not allow the construction of railways on its territory. Therefore, the most accessible transport is a bus or car.
In Rimini, excursion buses are organized for tourists arriving in the central square of San Marino called Piazzale Calcigni. Tickets are purchased at the box office of the bus station or at any travel company in the city. The buses have everything to make you feel as comfortable as possible. The distance between Rimini and San Marino is only 25 kilometers, which you will cover in 40-50 minutes, taking into account the stops.
Lovers of independent travel are advised to rent a car. In this case, you should follow important rules:
- be sure to take an international driver's license on the trip;
- do not exceed the speed on the highway, as on Italian roads radars are installed everywhere, fixing the speed of movement;
- check the car for visible damage before renting;
- return the car exactly on time;
- think carefully about the route with all stops.
How to get to San Marino from Rome
You can get to the capital of Italy by plane or train. Arriving in Rome, you choose a bus, car or train for further movement. There are many trains from Rome to Rimini, and tickets can always be bought at the ticket offices of the central station. The final destination of the trains is Rimini due to the fact that San Marino does not have its own railway. You will spend approximately 4-6 hours on the road.
The timetable of buses from Rome to Rimini is available on specialized websites and at the bus station. The total duration of the trip is 5 hours. The bus makes one change in Rimini, and then goes to San Marino. Perhaps this is the most convenient way to get to San Marino from the Italian capital.
You can also use the services of car rental companies. You will travel 350 kilometers between San Marino and Rome in 3, 5 - 4 hours. The duration of the trip directly depends on the number of stops, the equipment of the car and weather conditions.
Whichever way you choose, keep in mind that all roads to San Marino lead, as a rule, through Rimini and other cities in Italy.
