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Museo del Castello di Rapallo
Town museum in a waterfront castle, showing local history and temporary exhibitions. It combines heritage interiors with Rapallo’s most iconic setting.
Cheapest price on Oct 20
€5
Average ticket price on Oct 20
€7
Fastest journey on Oct 20
27 m
Average journey duration on Oct 20
31 m
Trains on Oct 20
54
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa to Rapallo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa to Rapallo will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
On Tue, Oct 20, we found 54 trains from Genoa to Rapallo, including 46 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 20 the direct trains cover the 24 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
On Tue, Oct 20 the slowest trains will take 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Regionale 12331
Regionale 12461
Regionale 12387
Regionale 12411
Regionale 12421
Intercity 505
FRECCIAROSSA 8623
Intercity 673
Intercity 669
Intercity 657Trains from Genoa to Rapallo run on average 48 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 42 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 14 miles (24 km) distance in 27m.
Distance 14 miles (24 km) |
Average train duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 48 |
Direct trains 42 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Rapallo trains for today, Monday, October 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 22861 | 5:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h49 | 6:13 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12427 | 5:39 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h03 | 6:42 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673 | 5:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h32 | 6:19 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12431 | 6:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h56 | 7:07 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22865 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 6:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h54 | 7:18 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12437 | 6:39 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h06 | 7:45 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12441 | 7:07 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h59 | 8:06 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12447 | 7:39 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h03 | 8:42 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 679 | 7:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h32 | 8:19 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12451 | 8:09 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h57 | 9:06 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22873 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 8:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h49 | 9:13 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 685 | 8:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h37 | 9:24 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12461 | 9:16 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h54 | 10:10 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12471 | 10:13 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h53 | 11:06 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 687 | 10:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h35 | 11:22 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3289 | 10:52 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h47 | 11:39 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 799 | 11:53 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h33 | 12:26 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, October 20 | |||||
FRECCIABIANCA 8601+ Intercity 652 | 5:07 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h52 | 5:59 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Autobus GE001 · Regionale 3257 | 5:42 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h58 | 6:40 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12311 | 6:23 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h52 | 7:15 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8605 | 6:50 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h36 | 7:26 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8551 | 7:05 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h34 | 7:39 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 | 7:11 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h51 | 8:02 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 651 | 7:47 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h40 | 8:27 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12331 | 8:14 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h48 | 9:02 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12339 | 8:37 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h09 | 9:46 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 505 | 8:53 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h27 | 9:20 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 657 | 9:47 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h32 | 10:19 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3015 | 10:04 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h52 | 10:56 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12351 | 10:11 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h55 | 11:06 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2119 · Regionale Veloce 3265 | 10:32 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h46 | 11:18 AM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12359 | 10:39 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h07 | 11:46 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12361 | 11:15 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h54 | 12:09 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12367 | 11:37 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h05 | 12:42 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12371 | 12:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h55 | 1:06 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 511 | 12:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h37 | 1:01 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22841 · Regionale Veloce 3269 | 12:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h54 | 1:18 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12377 | 12:39 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h07 | 1:46 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12381 | 1:13 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h54 | 2:07 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12387 | 1:39 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h07 | 2:46 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 665 | 1:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h34 | 2:21 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12391 | 2:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h55 | 3:06 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2127 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 2:32 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h46 | 3:18 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12397 | 2:39 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h02 | 3:41 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 2:50 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h33 | 3:23 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12401 | 3:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h56 | 4:07 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12407 | 3:39 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h07 | 4:46 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 669 | 3:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h32 | 4:19 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12411 | 4:10 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h57 | 5:07 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22857 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 4:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h54 | 5:18 PM Rapallo station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12417 | 4:39 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h03 | 5:42 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8623 | 5:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h30 | 5:35 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12421 | 5:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h58 | 6:06 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 795 | 5:11 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0h37 | 5:48 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Town museum in a waterfront castle, showing local history and temporary exhibitions. It combines heritage interiors with Rapallo’s most iconic setting.
Exhibition space inside the Montallegro sanctuary complex with votive objects and devotional heritage tied to one of Liguria’s key pilgrim sites.
Permanent local collection focused on lace-making traditions associated with the Tigullio area. A niche stop for regional craft history.
Palm-lined seaside promenade with harbor views, cafés nearby, and classic Rapallo atmosphere. Ideal for a first walk and sunset views.
Scenic cable car route area and upper viewpoint zone near the sanctuary. It delivers one of the broadest panoramas over the Ligurian coast.
Central old-town square framed by arcades and historic buildings. It is a lively orientation point close to shops, churches, and the seafront.
Thin baked flatbread from Liguria, traditionally topped with olive oil and coarse salt. A simple local staple eaten as a snack or alongside meals.
Fresh basil sauce from Liguria made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil and cheese, usually served with trofie pasta. It is a defining flavor of the area.
Hand-folded pasta pockets filled with local wild herbs, greens and cheese, often served with butter and sage. A traditional Ligurian home-style dish.
Refined seafood-focused dining in the Excelsior Palace Hotel with panoramic bay views. Best known for elegant Ligurian dishes and a polished atmosphere.
Well-regarded classic restaurant serving Ligurian seafood and regional specialties in an elegant but relaxed atmosphere close to central Rapallo.
Historic and lively spot near the seafront, known for Ligurian classics, seafood and pizza in a traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for the Italian Riviera. Hotels cost more in peak season, but dining and local trains stay fairly manageable for tourists.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; small change for cafes and taxis is enough.
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Rapallo Railway Station -> Piazza Cavour
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Genoa to Rapallo by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rapallo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Genoa to Rapallo trains use the Genova Piazza Principe to Rapallo station pair. Use this guide to compare Genoa and Rapallo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Genova Piazza Principe is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Piazza Principe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Salgari, Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Piazza Principe: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Continental Genova, Grand Hotel Savoia, Hotel Britannia.
Genova Brignole is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Brignole has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria da Toto, Trattoria Rosmarino
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Brignole. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Brignole. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Brignole: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Brignole: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Brignole: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bristol Palace, NH Genova Centro, Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi.
Genova Nervi is 8 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Nervi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Lo Scalo, Trattoria La Ruota
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Nervi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Nervi.
Available at Genova Nervi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Nervi: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Nervi: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esperia, Hotel Villa Pagoda, Hotel Astor.
Rapallo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Monique, Gran Caffe Rapallo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Rapallo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rapallo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rapallo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rapallo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rapallo: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Astoria, Hotel Vesuvio, Grand Hotel Bristol Resort & Spa.
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