San Marino Travel Status

NORMAL

Travel to San Marino is operating normally. There is no significant current disruption affecting ordinary tourism, entry or road access from Italy.

No commercial airport

San Marino does not have a commercial passenger airport. Most international visitors first arrive in Italy and continue to San Marino by road or bus.

Nearest airports

San Marino’s official tourism authority identifies Rimini Federico Fellini International Airport, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport and Ancona’s Marche Airport as useful airports for reaching the country.

Rimini is the closest

Rimini Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from San Marino, making it the closest of the main airports recommended by the country’s tourism authority.

Getting there by train

San Marino does not have a conventional international passenger railway connection. Travellers can take a train to Rimini in Italy and continue to San Marino by bus.

Rimini to San Marino bus

Regular buses connect Rimini and San Marino, including on weekends and public holidays.

Entry through Italy

International visitors normally have to enter Italy before reaching San Marino. Travellers should therefore make sure they meet the passport and visa requirements applicable to their journey through Italy and the Schengen Area.

No routine border checkpoint

There are no routine border formalities when travelling between Italy and San Marino. San Marino’s tourism authority states that travellers who are legally entitled to enter Italy can enter the Republic.

Schengen rules

Although San Marino is not itself a member of the Schengen Area, access is effectively through Schengen territory. Travellers should therefore take account of the Schengen rules applying to their passport and overall itinerary.

Passport stamp souvenir

Visitors who want a San Marino tourist stamp can obtain one from the Tourism Information Office in the historic centre for a small fee. This is a tourist souvenir rather than an immigration requirement.

Low crime

Crime levels are low. Travellers should nevertheless take ordinary precautions with passports, money and other valuables.

Earthquakes

San Marino is in a seismically active region and earthquakes are possible.

Wildfires

Wildfires can occur during the warmer months. Travellers should follow instructions from local authorities if a fire affects the area they are visiting.

Normal travel conditions

No significant current nationwide disruption affecting ordinary travel to San Marino has been identified.

Canada recommends normal precautions

Canadian guidance updated on 24 September 2026 continues to recommend normal security precautions in San Marino.

Tourism operating normally

San Marino’s official tourism authority continues to advertise public events and visitor activities taking place in late September and early October 2026.

Normal access from Italy

Road access from Italy remains the principal way of entering San Marino, with no routine immigration border formalities.

Rimini connections operating

San Marino’s official tourism information continues to list daily bus connections between Rimini and San Marino, including weekends and holidays.

If travelling by air, check the status of your flight to your chosen Italian airport before departure.

Plan your onward journey from Italy to San Marino before travelling.

Confirm the passport and Schengen visa requirements applying to your nationality, since international visitors generally reach San Marino through Italy.

If travelling by train, plan to travel to Rimini and continue to San Marino by bus or road.

Carry your passport or other appropriate travel documents even though there are normally no immigration controls at the Italy-San Marino border.

Travel Status is designed to highlight significant changes that could affect a trip. It is not a replacement for official immigration, airline or government advice.