Transportation in San Marino

# Getting Around San Marino San Marino presents a unique transportation challenge: this 24-square-mile microstate perched on Mount Titano has no airport, no train station, and no internal public transit system. The entire country is essentially walkable, but getting *to* San Marino requires planning through Italy. Most visitors arrive via Rimini, Italy (12 miles away on the Adriatic coast), which is the primary gateway with the nearest airport (Federico Fellini International) and train connections. From Rimini, the Bonelli Bus company operates the only public bus service into San Marino, running roughly hourly during daytime hours to the capital city of San Marino (Città di San Marino). Check current schedules and fares through local booking options, as service varies seasonally. Taxis from Rimini work but expect premium pricing for the cross-border journey. Many visitors rent cars in Italy for flexibility, though parking in the historic center is extremely limited — the cable car (funivia) from Borgo Maggiore to the old town exists specifically because driving up is impractical. **What NOT to do:** Don't assume you can fly directly to San Marino or take a train there — neither exists. Don't plan on using ride-sharing apps like Uber, which don't operate here. The biggest mistake is underestimating walking distances; while the country is tiny, it's built on a mountain with steep medieval streets. Comfortable shoes matter more than any transportation app. For current bus schedules and any available shuttle services from Rimini, verify details closer to your travel dates as this is not a high-frequency route.

San Marino has no airport or train station - arrive via Italy (Rimini is the nearest airport and rail hub)

Local buses connect San Marino City with Rimini and other Italian towns - check schedules as service may be limited

The historic center is compact and walkable, but built on steep hills - wear comfortable shoes

Taxis and rental cars from Italy can enter San Marino freely as there are no border controls