Transport in San Marino

The Azienda Autonoma di Stato per i Servizi Pubblici (AASS) provides fixed bus services between San Marino's Castelli. Published services include lines 2, 3, 4, 7 and 47; line 47 connects San Marino, Murata, Borgo Maggiore, Domagnano, the hospital, Serravalle, Dogana and Rovereta. Regular service generally follows weekday schedules and excludes public holidays, while school transport operates separately. From 2 March to 30 September 2026, these public bus services are free under the current seasonal rule. Timetables can change, so check AASS information or live map data before travelling. Line 8 has been discontinued. SMUVI is a public on-demand shared bus service operating between addresses and stops throughout the Castelli. Book through the app or the service telephone at 0549 883700. A booking can use an address or a stop; when an address is not served directly, SMUVI assigns the nearest suitable stop. The service offers live tracking, can be booked with a wheelchair or pushchair, operates throughout the year including Sundays and public holidays, and allows repeat bookings up to 15 days ahead. Until 15 September 2026, its hours are Monday to Thursday 06:30-20:00, Friday and Saturday 06:30-01:00, and Sunday and public holidays 08:00-20:00. It is free until 30 September 2026. Students cannot use SMUVI for the school journey while school transport is operating. The cable car between Borgo Maggiore and the historic centre is an established public transport link for steep local travel. Since 1 March 2026, a single ride costs €4, a reduced single ride €3, a return ticket €7, a day ticket €10, twelve rides €10, a monthly pass €30 and an annual pass €270. Reduced fares apply to residents, groups of more than 25, tour companies, holders of the TuttoSanMarino Card and UNIRSM students. Children under 120 centimetres, ISS students travelling for school and people with a disability rating above 70% travel free under the stated conditions. San Marino has no airport or active passenger railway within the country. The usual rail connection is through Rimini, followed by a daily bus to San Marino that also runs on weekends and public holidays. The Rimini-San Marino bus takes about 50 minutes and costs approximately €6 one way, with tickets available from the bus provider. Rimini Airport is about 27 kilometres away, Bologna Airport about 132 kilometres and Ancona Airport about 115 kilometres. Road access normally uses the SS72 from Rimini or the SP258 Marecchiese from Rimini Nord. The former Rimini-San Marino narrow-gauge railway operated from 1932 to 1944; the AB-03 Treno Bianco Azzurro now offers historical experience trips only, not regular public transport. In 2026, a restored section connects the Montale tunnel with Piazzale della Stazione. Private cars remain the dominant form of individual mobility. San Marino applies its own Codice della Strada under Decreto Delegato 26 May 2008 n.81 and later amendments. Driver examinations require knowledge of both the San Marino and Italian road codes. URAT manages vehicle registration, driving licences and the Registro Immatricolazione Veicoli. A learner permit, called a foglio rosa, is obtained through URAT or the relevant public administration; the theory examination can take place at the earliest one month later, and the medical certificate is valid for six months. After taking up residence, a foreign driving licence generally has to be converted within one year. An international driving permit is additionally required for driving abroad. Residents must nationalise their own vehicles within six months. Registration or transfer can involve the transcription tax, plates, registration certificate, circulation tax and international identification mark. Access and parking in the historic centre are regulated. Residents of the Centro Storico need a permit, and temporary permits exist for specific situations such as weddings. The Corpo Polizia Civile issues disabled parking permits. Drivers can reach the historic centre without entering it by using the P9 lifts or about 300 steps on Via delle Scalette. P11 serves Borgo Maggiore and the cable car. A seasonal road shuttle called Trenino runs from P9 through P2Bus, P3 and P6 from 6 June to 14 September 2026, generally every 30 minutes from 10:00 to 19:00; it costs €3 one way or €5 return, with children under 120 centimetres travelling free. During peak demand, a P12 shuttle can run until 21:00 for €5 including parking and a return trip. Important parking locations in and near Città include P1, P2A, P3, P4, P6, P7, P8, P9, P10 and P11. P9 is a covered, multi-storey car park with 959 spaces and operates 24 hours. For non-residents in Città, parking costs €1.50 for the first hour, €3 for two hours, €4.50 for three to five hours and €8 for a day. Residents of Città pay €1 for the first or second hour and €2 from the third hour through the day. In Serravalle and Dogana, the charges are €0.50 for one hour, €2 for two to five hours, €5 for six to twelve hours and €8 for thirteen to twenty-four hours. Bus parking costs €25, loading or unloading for up to 30 minutes costs €15, and overnight guests pay €6 per car per night. Camper parking at P10 costs €5 for two hours, €13 per day from October to March and €15 per day from April to September. Pay-and-display spaces require advance payment and a visible ticket; barrier car parks use payment before exit and number-plate recognition. In Città, paid parking normally applies from 08:00 to 24:00 between 1 April and 30 September and from 08:00 to 20:00 between 1 October and 31 March, while P9 remains open around the clock. Cycling is mainly informal and secondary to car travel, but San Marino promotes road cycling, mountain biking and e-bikes. Steep terrain makes an e-bike more practical for many journeys. Planning rules provide for connected protected cycling and walking paths when the relevant infrastructure is planned, but no complete nationwide everyday cycling network or bike-sharing service is currently documented. AASS E-Way provides six e-bike charging points. Walking is well suited to the historic centre's narrow streets and guided paths, although steep slopes and stairs affect access. The lifts, cable car, buses and seasonal shuttles provide alternatives for people who cannot manage the climb; accessibility details must be checked for the specific facility. San Marino also supports lower-impact mobility. Under Law no. 207 of 22 December 2021, newly built or renovated public car parks must provide at least 10% of spaces for H.I.C.E.V., F.C.E.V., B.E.V. or hybrid vehicles, with at least half of those spaces equipped with charging points. New or renovated fuel stations must provide at least one charging point. The AASS E-Way portal lists 22 car charging points and six e-bike charging points across the Castelli. Charging fees and parking fees are separate, so the applicable tariff should be checked before use.