Transportation & Infrastructure Guide in San Marino
Public transit, airports, and getting around
Public Transport
Road Infrastructure
Public Transport
4.5/10Basic network with 8 local bus routes covering City of San Marino, Borgo Maggiore, Serravalle, Dogana, and hospital. Iconic Funivia cablecar runs every 15 min (500k passengers/year). No metro, trains, or trams. Buses to Rimini (6+ daily, 40-50 min). Limited integration, coverage suits small size but gaps in rural areas.
Road Infrastructure
7.0/10292 km fully paved roads (no motorways but San Marino Highway dual carriageway from Borgo Maggiore to Dogana via Domagnano/Serravalle). Narrow urban streets require small cars. Good maintenance, safety features; high vehicle density (238/1000 people). Connects to Italy's SS72. Traffic managed well in compact nation.
Internet Speed
8.2/10Strong connectivity with 11,015 hosts supporting high speeds via Italian partnerships. Fiber expanding in urban areas; excellent mobile broadband.
Avg: 210+ Mbps • Urban fiber coverage high; full population electricity access aids infrastructure
Airport Connectivity
2.5/10No international airport; relies on Rimini's Federico Fellini (10 miles away) via bilateral agreements. 2 small airports: Torraccia Airfield (general aviation, Aeroclub San Marino). No major hubs or domestic flights.
Transportation Costs
- Metro Pass
- N/A (no metro)
- Bus Trip
- €2 single local ride
- Taxi
- €3-5 start + €1-2/km (short trips economical)
- High-speed Train
- N/A (no trains; Rimini buses €5-10)
Mobile Network
Reliable mobile service through roaming agreements with Italy; high speeds and quality nationwide despite small size.
Driving License
EU/EEA licenses valid. Non-EU licenses require IDP; valid 1 year for tourists, then conversion to Sammarinese license needed for residents. Drives on right; Italian licenses fully recognized.
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