- Must visit
Tempio Voltiano
Museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, Como's most famous scientist. It displays scientific instruments, documents, and exhibits on the inventor of the electric battery in an elegant lakeside neoclass
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
3 h 22 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rapallo to Como is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rapallo to Como will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
It's difficult to get from Rapallo to Como without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale TRENORD 2926 · Regionale TRENORD 2121
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale TRENORD 2926 · Regionale TRENORD 2121
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3040 · Regionale TRENORD 25534
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3044 · Regionale TRENORD 25538
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028 · Regionale TRENORD 25522
Intercity 652+
Regionale TRENORD 25510
Intercity 652+
Regionale TRENORD 25510 · Regionale TRENORD 123
Intercity 684+
Regionale TRENORD 25538
Intercity 680+
Regionale TRENORD 25534
Intercity 652+
Regionale TRENORD 25510 · Regionale TRENORD 123Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rapallo to Como among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 101 miles (163 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rapallo to Como:
A bus is $0.28 (€0.23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rapallo to Como costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Como take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $43 (€34) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€14). The journey takes 3h 19m versus 2h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Rapallo to Como trains for tomorrow, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale TRENORD 2926 · Regionale TRENORD 2121 | 4:51 AM Rapallo station | 4h17 | 9:08 AM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale TRENORD 2926 · Regionale TRENORD 2121 | 4:51 AM Rapallo station | 4h23 | 9:14 AM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale TRENORD 25510 | 4:51 AM Rapallo station | 4h32 | 9:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3016 · S9 TRENORD 24924 · S11 TRENORD 25226 | 4:51 AM Rapallo station | 4h19 | 9:10 AM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12310 · Regionale Veloce 3018 · S11 TRENORD 25032 | 5:47 AM Rapallo station | 4h53 | 10:40 AM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 652+ Regionale TRENORD 25510 · Regionale TRENORD 123 | 6:01 AM Rapallo station | 3h37 | 9:38 AM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 652+ Regionale TRENORD 25510 · Regionale TRENORD 123 | 6:01 AM Rapallo station | 3h43 | 9:44 AM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 652+ Regionale TRENORD 25510 | 6:01 AM Rapallo station | 3h22 | 9:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22820+ Intercity 653+ Regionale TRENORD 25512 | 6:08 AM Rapallo station | 4h15 | 10:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3360 · Regionale Veloce 3019 · Regionale TRENORD 25514 | 6:41 AM Rapallo station | 4h42 | 11:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 658+ Regionale TRENORD 25514 | 7:33 AM Rapallo station | 3h50 | 11:23 AM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 658+ Regionale TRENORD 25514 · Regionale TRENORD 131 | 7:33 AM Rapallo station | 4h11 | 11:44 AM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 658+ Regionale TRENORD 25514 · Regionale TRENORD 131 | 7:33 AM Rapallo station | 4h05 | 11:38 AM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12214 · Regionale Veloce 3026 · S11 TRENORD 25048 | 8:18 AM Rapallo station | 6h22 | 2:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 662+ Regionale TRENORD 25516 · Regionale TRENORD 135 | 8:33 AM Rapallo station | 4h05 | 12:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028 · Regionale TRENORD 25522 | 10:54 AM Rapallo station | 4h29 | 3:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 666+ Regionale TRENORD 25522 | 11:39 AM Rapallo station | 3h44 | 3:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 666+ Regionale TRENORD 25522 · Regionale TRENORD 149 | 11:39 AM Rapallo station | 3h59 | 3:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 666+ Regionale TRENORD 25522 · Regionale TRENORD 149 | 11:39 AM Rapallo station | 4h05 | 3:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12370 · Regionale Veloce 3030 · S11 TRENORD 25056 | 11:51 AM Rapallo station | 4h49 | 4:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3032 · Regionale TRENORD 25526 | 12:42 PM Rapallo station | 4h41 | 5:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 670+ Regionale TRENORD 25526 · Regionale TRENORD 159 | 1:41 PM Rapallo station | 3h57 | 5:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12390 · Regionale Veloce 3034 · S11 TRENORD 25064 | 1:51 PM Rapallo station | 4h49 | 6:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12396 · Regionale Veloce 3021 · Regionale TRENORD 25530 | 2:10 PM Rapallo station | 5h13 | 7:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 674+ Regionale TRENORD 25530 · Regionale TRENORD 173 | 3:41 PM Rapallo station | 3h57 | 7:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12410 · Regionale Veloce 3038 · S11 TRENORD 25072 | 3:51 PM Rapallo station | 4h49 | 8:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3040 · Regionale TRENORD 25534 | 4:42 PM Rapallo station | 4h41 | 9:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 680+ Regionale TRENORD 25534 · Regionale TRENORD 183 | 5:41 PM Rapallo station | 4h03 | 9:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 680+ Regionale TRENORD 25534 · Regionale TRENORD 183 | 5:41 PM Rapallo station | 3h57 | 9:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 680+ Regionale TRENORD 25534 | 5:41 PM Rapallo station | 3h42 | 9:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12430 · Regionale Veloce 3042 · S11 TRENORD 25080 | 5:51 PM Rapallo station | 4h49 | 10:40 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12438+ Intercity 681+ Regionale TRENORD 25536 | 6:06 PM Rapallo station | 4h17 | 10:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3044 · Regionale TRENORD 25538 | 6:42 PM Rapallo station | 4h41 | 11:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 684+ Regionale TRENORD 25538 · Regionale TRENORD 191 | 7:41 PM Rapallo station | 4h03 | 11:44 PM Como Lago | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 684+ Regionale TRENORD 25538 | 7:41 PM Rapallo station | 3h42 | 11:23 PM Como San Giovanni | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 684+ Regionale TRENORD 25538 · Regionale TRENORD 191 | 7:41 PM Rapallo station | 3h57 | 11:38 PM Como Borghi | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Rapallo to Como run on average 25 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:14, the last at 20:46. The fastest train covers the 101 miles (163 km) distance in 3h 22m.
Distance 101 miles (163 km) |
Average train duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 3h 22m |
First train 4:14 AM |
Last train 8:46 PM |
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Museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, Como's most famous scientist. It displays scientific instruments, documents, and exhibits on the inventor of the electric battery in an elegant lakeside neoclass
The city art gallery with paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts linked to Como and Lombardy. A strong choice for visitors interested in local artistic heritage beyond the lakefront highlights.
Contemporary public art installation by Daniel Libeskind celebrating Alessandro Volta. Though not a museum, it is one of Como's most photographed modern cultural landmarks on the lake.
The main lakefront promenade, ideal for scenic walks, boat views, and classic Como photos. It is one of the most popular and accessible areas for first-time visitors.
Central square framed by the cathedral and historic buildings. It is the symbolic heart of Como and a natural starting point for exploring the old town.
Scenic walking route stretching along the lake toward Villa Olmo. It is especially popular for elegant lake views and social-media-friendly photos at golden hour.
Creamy risotto topped with lightly breaded Lake Como perch fillets, one of the area’s signature dishes tied to the lake’s fishing tradition.
Sun-dried, salted agoni fish from Lake Como, usually grilled and served with polenta; a historic local specialty with strong lake identity.
Rich mountain-style polenta finished with butter, local cheese, garlic, and sage, especially associated with the Como and Brianza area.
Well-known historic restaurant in Como appreciated for classic Italian cooking, seafood, and polished old-school dining rooms.
Respected casual venue in Como known for grilled meats, polenta, and regional dishes in a stone-walled, characterful space.
Established central Como restaurant near the Teatro Sociale, known for refined regional cuisine, lake fish dishes, and an elegant atmosphere.
Prices are moderate for Italy. Cafes and casual meals are reasonable, but lakefront dining and hotels cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up taxis.
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