Travel to 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 Forlì

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:

RSM

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: info@visitsanmarino.com

Tourist Office

Ufficio Informazioni

Via Contrada del Collegio

Tel. 0549 – 88 29 14

Fax. 0549 – 88 29 15

E-mail. informazioni.turismo@pa.sm

Ufficio Guide

Via Piazzale Lo Stradone

Tel. 0549 – 88 23 93

Fax. 0549 – 88 23 98

E-mail: ufficioguide.turismo@pa.sm

Hotel

reservations CONSORZIO SAN MARINO 2000 srl

Via Piana 103 – 47890 San Marino

Tel.: +378 – 0549 – 995031

Fax: +378 – 0549 – 990573

E-Mail: info@sanmarino2000.sm

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: console.sanmarino@schillik.de

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: SanMarino.Consolato_dAustria@gmx.at

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: emolaroni@gmail.com

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: pfk@pfk.at

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: giuseppe@arzilli.sm

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: sinnocentini@hotmail.com

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: consolatorsm@sytco.ch

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