San Marino
San Marino: arrival and transport

How do you get to San Marino?
There is no international airport in San Marino. However, flights go through
the airports listed below. The nearest train station is in Rimini, with Rimini
and San Marino connected by a motorway. In the summer there are also regular
helicopter flights between San Marino Citta (city) and Rimini.
Aeroporto Internazionale Rimini-San Marino
'Federico Fellini'
www.riminiairport.com
Distance to San Marino about 25 km
Areporto G. Marconi di Bologna
www.bologna-airport.it
Distance to San Marino 135 km
Ancona Falconara Airport
www.ancona-airport.com
Distance to San Marino 130 km
Aeroporto L. Ridolfi di Forlė
www.forli-airport.it
Distance to San Marino 72 km
Distances
To Rome approx. 350 km
To Milan approx. 330 km
To Florence approx. 185 km
By train
In San Marino the railway has been shut down, so that there is no train
connection to the republic. But you can take the train to Rimini/Italy and
from there you can take regular buses to San Marino city and other communities.
Travel in the country
Railroad
The country's railways were shut down after World War II. But you can of course
take the train to Rimini and from there take the bus to San Mari
Bus
The hourly buses between San Marino Citta (city) and Rimini in
Italy also stop in the main towns of the municipalities as well as at Dogana. In
each municipality (Castello) there is also a bus service for local transport.
Roads
The road network covers 220 km. The country's toll-free motorway runs between
the border at Dogana and Borgo Maggiore.
Cable car
A 1.5 km long cable car connects the city of San Marino with Borgo Maggiore.
Traffic rules
In order to avoid trouble with the police or even the courts, drivers
should strictly adhere to the traffic rules applicable in the
country. Regardless of the information given here, it is advisable to obtain
more detailed information from the ADAC, the AvD or the traffic clubs of San
Marino.
Top speeds
- Urban: In built-up areas there is a speed limit of 50
km/h.
- Country roads: There is a speed limit of 90 km/h on
country roads.
- Expressways: There is a speed limit of 110 km/h on
expressways
- Motorway: There is a speed limit of 110 km/h on the
motorway
Special regulations
The regulations for road traffic are similar to those in
Italy. Particular attention should be paid to the roundabouts: in San Marino,
those entering from the right ("right before left") have right of way and not
those who are already in the roundabout.
Alcohol limit
The official alcohol limit in San Marino for drivers of motor vehicles
is 0.5.
International license plate
According to
Abbreviationfinder, San Marino's international license plate is:
San Marino: entry and exit regulations
Formalities, visas
Citizens from Germany, Austria and Switzerland do not need a visa to enter
San Marino for a stay of up to three months, a valid identity card or a passport
that has not expired by more than a year is sufficient. There are no regular
border controls when entering from Italy.
The following is responsible for issuing visas in Germany:
Visa department of the Embassy of Italy Hiroshimastraße 1 10785
Berlin Tel: 0049 - (0) 30 - 25 44 00 Fax: 0049 - (0) 30 - 25 44 01 20
Issuing of visas in Austria and Switzerland
See under Representations of San Marino in Austria and Representations of San
Marino in Switzerland.
Import and export of foreign currency
When entering and leaving the country, foreign currencies equivalent to the
equivalent of 10,330 euros must be declared.
Import and export of goods
There is a customs union between San Marino and Italy. The import and export
of weapons, ammunition, explosives and of course “illegal” drugs is strictly
prohibited. In addition, the import and export of plants and animals that are
protected under the Washington Species Protection Act is prohibited. Violation
can result in severe penalties.
Tourist office
Ufficio di Stato per il Turismo (State Tourist Office)
Contrada Omagnano, 20
47890 - San Marino
Repubblica di San Marino
Tel.: 0549 - 88 29 14
Fax: 0549 882575
email: [email protected]
Tourist Office
Ufficio Informazioni
Via Contrada del Collegio
Tel. 0549 - 88 29 14
Fax. 0549 - 88 29 15
E-mail. [email protected]
Ufficio Guide
Via Piazzale Lo Stradone
Tel. 0549 - 88 23 93
Fax. 0549 - 88 23 98
E-mail: [email protected]
Hotel
reservations CONSORZIO SAN MARINO 2000 srl
Via Piana 103 - 47890 San Marino
Tel.: +378 - 0549 - 995031
Fax: +378 - 0549 - 990573
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.sanmarino2000.sm
San Marino: travel medicine, risks
Infectious Diseases
Only a few infectious diseases are to be expected in San Marino that do not
also occur in Germany, Austria or Switzerland:
- Malaria, there is no risk of malaria
in the country.
- AIDS, HIV, no increased risk
- Lyme disease, due to tick bites
- Early summer meningoencephalitis due to tick bites
- Hepatitis A and B
- Kala Azar disease, low risk
- Leishmaniasis Disease, Low Risk
- Amoebic dysentery
- Bacterial agitation
- Intestinal infections, through contaminated food or
contaminated water, including amoebas, lamblia, salmonella, shigella and
worm infestation as well as all kinds of viruses and bacteria
Vaccination recommendations When traveling to San
Marino, the same vaccinations are recommended as in Germany, Austria and
Switzerland.
- Diphtheria, a vaccination against diphtheria should
always exist in your home country.
- Hepatitis A and B, a vaccination against hepatitis B,
is only required for people who may come into contact with blood or for
those who seek sexual contact.
- Polio, polio, a vaccination against polio should
always exist, also in the home country.
- Tetanus, a vaccination against tetanus should always
exist in the home country.
Vaccination requirements There are no vaccination regulations when
entering or staying in the country.
Hazards/current warning notices
The assessment of the current danger situation in San Marino due to diseases
(epidemics), terrorism, a particularly high crime rate and current or threatened
natural disasters is drawn up in coordination with the Foreign Office of the
Federal Republic of Germany.
Foreign Office
Citizens' Service
Division 040
D-11013 Berlin
Tel.: (030) 5000-2000
Fax: (030) 5000-51000
Current notice:
The Foreign Office advises you to take out health insurance abroad with
repatriation insurance. The current safety information can be found on the
following page
www.auswaertiges-amt.de
San Marino: currency, shopping
The national currency of San Marino is the euro (1 euro = 100 cents).
The following banknotes are valid and in circulation in the country:
- 5
- 10
- 20th
- 50
- 100
- 200
- 500 euro
Bank opening hours
The banks in San Marino are open on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and
3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Shop
Prices vary greatly from shop to shop. A difference of up to 50% is possible.
Shop opening times
The shops in San Marino are usually open Monday to Saturday from 8:30
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Inexpensive or country-specific goods and souvenirs
In San Marino, tourists like to buy ceramic products (including ceramic tiles),
postage stamps, wines, liqueurs, leather goods, silks, clothing and jewelry.
San Marino: Embassies and consulates
Visit Countryaah for a full list of San Marino embassies and consulates in each
country around the world.

German representations in San Marino
Embassy
Representations of San Marino in Germany
Embassy
Responsible is the embassy in New York.
Embassy of the Republic of San Marino in New York
327 East 50th Street
NY 10022
Tel: 001 - 212 - 751 12 34
Fax: 001 - 202 - 751 14 36
Honorary Consulate of the Republic of San Marino in Munich
Am Moosfeld 97
81829 Munich
Tel: 0049 - (0) 89 - 43 57 68 34
Fax: 0049 - (0) 89 - 43 57 68 63
Email: [email protected]
Austrian representations in San Marino
Embassy
The Federal Republic of Austria does not have a representation in San Marino,
the embassy at the Holy See in Rome is responsible (see here >>>).
Austrian Honorary Consulate in San Marino
Via del Serrone 109, 4th floor
47890 San Marino
Tel: 00378 - 878 571
Fax: 00378 - 952 370
E-Mail: [email protected]
Representations of San Marino in Austria
Embassy of the Republic of San Marino in Vienna
Prinz Eugen Strasse 16
1040 Vienna
Tel: 0043 - (0) 1 - 941 59 69
E-Mail: [email protected]
Honorary Consulate General of the Republic of San Marino
Dr. Karl Lueger Platz 5
1010 Vienna
Tel: 0043 - (0) 1 - 586 21 80
Fax: 0043 - (0) 1 - 586 22 35
E-Mail: [email protected]
Swiss representation in San Marino
Embassy
The embassy in Italy is responsible (see here >>>).
Representations of San Marino in Switzerland
Embassy of the Republic of San Marino
Via del Ghiandaio 12
47080 Saint-Marin
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 00378 - 99 74 18
Fax: 00378 - 99 74 18
Consulates
Consulate General of the Republic of San Marino
Boulevard Saint-Georges 72
1205 Geneva
Tel: 0041 - (0) 22 - 320 50 77
Fax: 0041 - (0) 22 - 320 50 77
Email: [email protected]
Consulate of the Republic of San Marino
Via Calloni 5
6901 Lugano
Tel: 0041 - (0) 91 - 994 14 35
Fax: 0041 - (0) 91 - 994 18 51
Email: [email protected]
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