Getting to San Marino

Every journey begins with a departure! A rather obvious statement, yet true. Now, how do you plan to get to San Marino? Which route is best to reach the heights of Mount Titano?

If you are a cycle tourist, an expert in GPS, or various maps, the following page might be “superfluous” to you. However, you may find the cable car section interesting…

Assuming this is your first time visiting San Marino, here are our recommendations!
Getting to San Marino by Car
This is the simplest and most convenient option, especially if you plan to visit multiple Castles and the surrounding areas while enjoying the freedom of not worrying about schedules and tickets!
If you’re driving along the A14 highway (Bologna-Ancona), you can choose between two exits: Rimini Sud or Rimini Nord. Both exits have signs directing you toward the Republic!

If you take the Rimini Sud exit, follow the Rimini-San Marino Superstrada (SS72) towards Mount Titano.
If you exit at Rimini Nord, take the provincial road SP “Marecchiese” No. 258 in the direction of San Marino.

Once you arrive in San Marino, you will see various signs pointing to the Historic Center and available parking areas. Here are some recommended options:

P6 (Piazzale Cava Antica) and P7 are among the highest parking areas in the Republic, making them very convenient for visiting the Historic Center!
P9 is a covered parking lot with entrances on Via Gino Giacomini (9th floor) and Via Napoleone Bonaparte (1st floor). A great idea is to use the panoramic elevators to reach the Porta del Paese (Porta San Francesco) entrance without climbing a single step!

Are you a tourist who loves scenic views? Then, consider parking your car in Borgo at the cable car parking lot and taking this fantastic panoramic transport up to the Historic Center!

On April 15, 2017, the San Marino Cable Car inaugurated new cabins and safety systems!

For camper van travelers planning to visit San Marino and stay overnight in their camper, we recommend parking in the designated areas:
– P10, on Via Napoleone Bonaparte (with access to the Historic Center via P9’s free elevators)
– P13, in the Baldasserona area, near the Sacello del Santo (where Saint Marinus used to sleep) and close to the San Marino Cable Car.

Organized groups needing parking for minibuses and coaches can find a parking area at P1 (Piazzale Calcigni) and P2 (Piazzale della Stazione).
How to Get to San Marino – June 2023 Update –
The Strada Statale 16 (S.S. 16) is undergoing significant roadworks, with a new road system under construction!

This may cause slowdowns near the Rimini Sud exit.

It may be advisable to take the Rimini Nord exit (passing through the charming town of Verucchio) or exit at Riccione, following the route through Mercatino Conca, then Monte Cerignone, and finally San Marino.
Getting to San Marino by Train:
Although San Marino once had its own railway connecting the Riviera to Mount Titano, this service no longer exists.
The closest train station to San Marino is in Rimini, from where you can continue your journey by bus.
Getting to San Marino by Plane:
The Torraccia airstrip is only suitable for small propeller planes. If you are a business traveler, it’s best to land at Rimini Airport.
Rimini and San Marino International Airport, known as Fellini Airport, is less than 30 kilometers away and well-connected by taxis and car rentals.

If no flights are available to “Rimini,” consider that Bologna’s Guglielmo Marconi Airport is just over 100 kilometers away. From there, you can take a taxi, rent a car, or use shuttle bus services.
Getting to San Marino by Bus:
The small Republic has several public and private bus lines. The main operators are Fratelli Benedettini Spa and Bonelli Bus.
Thanks to these companies, there are frequent bus connections to Rimini, with shorter intervals between services during the summer season.
Rimini to San Marino:
To reach San Marino from Rimini, simply take the Strada Statale SS72, and in less than 45 minutes, you will be at the foot of Mount Titano!

Alternatively, you can reach San Marino from Rimini by public bus service. Regular stops include the Train Station, the Arch of Augustus in Rimini city center, and Piazza Tripoli near beach establishments 39/40.

San Marino Cable Car

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The San Marino Cable Car

For the residents of San Marino, it is a symbol, characteristic of that side of Monte Titano that faces the Riviera.

What we see today, with black cabins bordered with white and blue colors and smoked glass windows, are the latest cabins of the San Marino Cable Car. The first cable car was inaugurated in 1959, and even today it is possible to see a cabin from that era next to the cable car entrance in Borgo Maggiore.

After the renovation in the 1990s, on April 15, 2017, new cabins entered into service, with a more modern look and equipped with every safety system.

The characteristic San Marino Cable Car functionally connects Borgo Maggiore Castle to the heart of the Historic Center of San Marino City. Although the journey is completed in just under two minutes, one can be enchanted by the beauty of the view over the entire Riviera, and on clear days, one can observe the horizon for several hundred kilometers!

Descending the Cable Car from San Marino City to Borgo Maggiore

How much does it cost to ride the cable car in San Marino?

The general idea is cable car = expensive ticket, well the cost of a one-way ticket is 3.00€!
It will be up to you to decide whether to purchase a round-trip ticket, priced at 4.50€, or to walk down via the panoramic “Costa dell’Arnella”.

There are also season tickets for multiple rides, in case you are campers parked at parking lot P13 (Baldasserona area), which could be a good way to save money (here is the list of parking lots in San Marino).

An enchanting way to climb the slopes of Mount Titano? Take advantage of the San Marino Cable Car to reach the heart of the Historic Center!

San Marino Cable Car Operating Hours

Cable Car Schedule: Seasonal Variations at a Glance!

January 1 – February 28 07:45 – 18:30
March 1 – 31 07:45 – 19:00
April 1 – 30 07:45 – 19:30
May 1 – June 30 07:45 – 20:00
July 1 – September 10 07:45 – 01:00
September 11 – October 1 07:45 – 20:00
October 2 – October 31 07:45 – 19:00
November 1 – December 31 07:45 – 18:30

Departure Frequency: Every 15 Minutes, but During Peak Hours, Cables Run Non-Stop!

Cable car closure for inspections 2025: October 23 – 25, 2025

Prices and Subscriptions

Round-Trip € 5,00 **
One Way € 3,00 **
Round Trip for Groups over 25 People € 4.00 per person
12-Ride Pass € 10.00 *
Monthly Personal Pass € 30,00 **

For Tutto San Marino Card Holders
Round Trip € 4.00
Single Ride € 2.50

NEW RATE: for students up to 26 years old (for personal use only) Student Monthly Pass* € 25.00

(*) The card has a usage interval of 15 minutes.

(**) For pensioners (ISS), ticket rates are reduced by 50%

Where to Park in San Marino? Here’s the Complete Parking List

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As a major tourist destination, San Marino strives not to disappoint any of its guests, especially when it comes to parking!

Whether you arrive in San Marino by car, motorcycle, or camper van, you’ll certainly find a parking spot.

Although there are many available parking lots (from P1 to P13), here we’ll list the most practical and “smart” options.

P1 and P1 bus
Located on Via Piana, along the walls of Porta San Francesco. Recommended for motorcycles, not recommended for cars: spaces are limited and it’s difficult to wait for one to become available.
For buses, they can park at P1 Bus, which is served by a glass elevator with direct access to the Historic Center.

Coordinates: P1 San Marino: Lat. 43.936392 Long. 12.445551

P2 and P2 bus
Near the entrance of Porta del Paese, in Piazzale Giangi, you’ll find the P2 parking lots (also known as “horse parking” due to the statue in the center of the roundabout).
Like P1, not recommended for cars.

Coordinates P2: Lat. 43.933062 Long. 12.448415

P3
P3 is an interesting option, located at the end of Viale J.F. Kennedy, near the Gendarmerie Command and the State TV headquarters. There are many parking spaces, and you can access the Center either through a nice walk to the Towers or via the road (more recommended if you have a stroller).

Coordinates P3: Long. 43.928368 Lat. 12.451854

P4
We’re getting closer to San Marino’s Historic Center and the best parking lots. On Viale Antonio Onofri, you can find several linear parking spaces – it can be a good option.

Coordinates P4: Lat. 43.933699 Long. 12.448973

P5
At the intersection of Viale Antonio Onofri and Via F. Maccioni, there’s parking lot number 5, with very few spaces, two of which are reserved for disabled persons.

Coordinates P5: Lat. 43.934474 Long. 12.448314

P6
Piazzale della Cava Antica offers numerous parking spaces just a few meters from the Historic Center walls. One of the most recommended parking lots if you want to have your car “nearby.”

Coordinates P6: Lat. 43.934704 Long. 12.448989

P7
Very close to P6 is P7, in the area called Cava degli Umbri, with more than a hundred parking spaces. Like P6, highly recommended!
Next to P7, there’s a parking area for motorcycles and scooters with plenty of spaces.

Coordinates P7: Lat. 43.933037 Long. 12.44995

P8
About halfway up Via Piana, you’ll find parking lot number 8. It doesn’t have many spaces, but via a staircase, you’ll reach the Historic Center directly.

Coordinates P8: Lat. 43.937062 Long. 12.444897

P9
San Marino also has a multi-story parking garage, known as “parcheggione,” with two different accesses: the first on Via Napoleone Bonaparte (entrance to floor 1) and the second on Via Gino Giacomini (entrance floor 9).
Don’t worry – the entire parking structure is served by interconnected elevators that will take you to the entrance of Porta San Francesco in just a few steps.
Highly recommended solution for those with strollers!

Coordinates Parcheggione San Marino (P9): Lat. 43.934391 Long. 12.44524

P10
On Via Napoleone Bonaparte, you’ll also find P10, which is opposite the entrance to P9. You can still access the free elevators to reach the wall area.
P10 is the closest camper van parking to the Historic Center.

Coordinates P10: Lat. 43.935329 Long.12.444175

P11
In Borgo Maggiore, before the final climb to Mount Titan, there’s the Cable Car parking lot in Piazzale Campo della Fiera, ideal for continuing the ascent with the San Marino Cable Car.

Coordinates P11: Lat. 43.940312 Long. 12.445946

P12
On days with higher visitor numbers, you might be directed to P12, on Viale Campo dei Giudei. This parking lot isn’t very close to San Marino’s Historic Center, but free shuttle services for tourists are usually provided.

P13
For camper van enthusiasts choosing to stay in San Marino, the spacious parking area in the Baldasserona zone is also available.
The rest area is located 300 meters from the cable car station, accessible via a stairway through the woods.
The area is equipped with drinking water supply, grey/black water disposal, and clean restroom facilities.

Parking for People with Disabilities

The curators of the San Marino Per Tutti portal have created a detailed guide to Accessible Tourism in San Marino, which you can find at this link.

For more information about parking, contact the State Parking Management Authority at phone number 0549 883808 or via email: settore.parcheggi@pa.sm

How Much Does Parking Cost in San Marino?

The rates are quite reasonable – a 3-5 hour stay costs €4.50, which reduces to €1.50 for a single hour.

1 hour: €1.50
2 hours: €3.00
3 – 5 hours: €4.50
6 hours to all day: €8.00
24h – €4.00 rate if staying in San Marino hotels

It’s not possible to reserve parking spaces.

Rates and other information may be subject to change.

Pink Ticket in San Marino Parking Lots

Did you return to your car to find a pink-colored ticket?
The amount isn’t high, usually €8, and you can pay it at the GAPS offices located on floor P9 of parking lot P9 at the beginning of Via Gino Giacomini.

If the ticket color is yellow, well, in this case, the fine was issued by the Civil Police of the Republic of San Marino, and you’ll need to pay it as indicated on the back of the ticket.