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Musée Matisse
Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
4 h 22 m
Average duration
4 h 43 m
Trains per day
68
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rapallo to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rapallo to Nice will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
It's difficult to get from Rapallo to Nice without transferring at least 2 times.
Regionale 3360+
86028
Regionale 12368 · Regionale 12268+
86056
Regionale 12310+
86028
Regionale 12368 · Regionale 12268+
86058
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3372+
86064
Regionale 12370+
Intercity 637+
86052
Regionale 12430+
Intercity 675+
86084
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368+
86048
Regionale 12370+
Intercity 637+
86054
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3372+
86058Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rapallo to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Nice:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rapallo to Nice costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $44 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $0.17 (€0.14). The journey takes 3h 59m versus 3h 0m 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 Nice trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86036 | 4:51 AM Rapallo station | 8h25 | 1:16 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86032 | 4:51 AM Rapallo station | 7h16 | 12:07 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale Veloce 3358+ 86028 | 4:51 AM Rapallo station | 6h50 | 11:41 AM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12310+ 86032 | 5:47 AM Rapallo station | 6h20 | 12:07 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12310+ 86036 | 5:47 AM Rapallo station | 7h29 | 1:16 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12310+ 86028 | 5:47 AM Rapallo station | 5h54 | 11:41 AM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12316 · Regionale Veloce 3155+ 86032 | 6:28 AM Rapallo station | 5h39 | 12:07 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12316 · Regionale Veloce 3155+ 86036 | 6:28 AM Rapallo station | 6h48 | 1:16 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12316 · Regionale Veloce 3155+ 86038 | 6:28 AM Rapallo station | 7h12 | 1:40 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3360+ 86036 | 6:41 AM Rapallo station | 6h35 | 1:16 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3360+ 86028 | 6:41 AM Rapallo station | 5h00 | 11:41 AM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3360+ 86032 | 6:41 AM Rapallo station | 5h26 | 12:07 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 12320 · Regionale Veloce 3155+ 86038 | 6:49 AM Rapallo station | 6h51 | 1:40 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 12320 · Regionale Veloce 3155+ 86036 | 6:49 AM Rapallo station | 6h27 | 1:16 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 12320 · Regionale Veloce 3155+ 86032 | 6:49 AM Rapallo station | 5h18 | 12:07 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12328 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86042 | 7:24 AM Rapallo station | 6h47 | 2:11 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12328 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86038 | 7:24 AM Rapallo station | 6h16 | 1:40 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12328 · Regionale Veloce 3159+ 86042 | 7:24 AM Rapallo station | 6h47 | 2:11 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 658 · Intercity 633+ 86038 | 7:33 AM Rapallo station | 6h07 | 1:40 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 658 · Intercity 633+ 86042 | 7:33 AM Rapallo station | 6h38 | 2:11 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 658 · Intercity 633+ 86036 | 7:33 AM Rapallo station | 5h43 | 1:16 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12338 · Regionale Veloce 3159+ 86042 | 7:46 AM Rapallo station | 6h25 | 2:11 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12338 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86042 | 7:46 AM Rapallo station | 6h25 | 2:11 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12338 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86038 | 7:46 AM Rapallo station | 5h54 | 1:40 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86042 | 8:41 AM Rapallo station | 5h30 | 2:11 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86044 | 8:41 AM Rapallo station | 5h59 | 2:40 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 · Regionale Veloce 3364+ 86038 | 8:41 AM Rapallo station | 4h59 | 1:40 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368+ 86048 | 10:54 AM Rapallo station | 4h46 | 3:40 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368+ 86054 | 10:54 AM Rapallo station | 5h47 | 4:41 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3368+ 86052 | 10:54 AM Rapallo station | 5h19 | 4:13 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12368 · Regionale 12268+ 86062 | 11:10 AM Rapallo station | 6h59 | 6:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12368 · Regionale 12268+ 86058 | 11:10 AM Rapallo station | 6h30 | 5:40 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12368 · Regionale 12268+ 86056 | 11:10 AM Rapallo station | 6h00 | 5:10 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12370+ Intercity 637+ 86052 | 11:51 AM Rapallo station | 4h22 | 4:13 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12370+ Intercity 637+ 86054 | 11:51 AM Rapallo station | 4h50 | 4:41 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12370+ Intercity 637+ 86056 | 11:51 AM Rapallo station | 5h19 | 5:10 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3372+ 86064 | 12:42 PM Rapallo station | 5h59 | 6:41 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3372+ 86058 | 12:42 PM Rapallo station | 4h58 | 5:40 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale Veloce 3372+ 86062 | 12:42 PM Rapallo station | 5h27 | 6:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12380 · Regionale 12270+ 86062 | 12:51 PM Rapallo station | 5h18 | 6:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12380 · Regionale 12270+ 86064 | 12:51 PM Rapallo station | 5h50 | 6:41 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12380 · Regionale 12270+ 86066 | 12:51 PM Rapallo station | 6h20 | 7:11 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12390 · Regionale 12272+ 86068 | 1:51 PM Rapallo station | 5h51 | 7:42 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12390 · Regionale 12272+ 86066 | 1:51 PM Rapallo station | 5h20 | 7:11 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12390 · Regionale 12272+ 86072 | 1:51 PM Rapallo station | 6h18 | 8:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale Veloce 3376+ 86072 | 2:42 PM Rapallo station | 5h27 | 8:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale Veloce 3376+ 86074 | 2:42 PM Rapallo station | 5h59 | 8:41 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale Veloce 3376+ 86068 | 2:42 PM Rapallo station | 5h00 | 7:42 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12400 · Regionale Veloce 3163+ 86076 | 2:51 PM Rapallo station | 6h18 | 9:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12400 · Regionale Veloce 3163+ 86074 | 2:51 PM Rapallo station | 5h50 | 8:41 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12400 · Regionale Veloce 3163+ 86072 | 2:51 PM Rapallo station | 5h18 | 8:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12410 · Regionale 12276+ 86084 | 3:51 PM Rapallo station | 6h37 | 10:28 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12410 · Regionale 12276+ 86076 | 3:51 PM Rapallo station | 5h18 | 9:09 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12410 · Regionale 12276+ 86078 | 3:51 PM Rapallo station | 5h55 | 9:46 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Regionale Veloce 3380+ 86078 | 4:25 PM Rapallo station | 5h21 | 9:46 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Regionale Veloce 3380+ 86086 | 4:25 PM Rapallo station | 6h46 | 11:11 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8616+ Regionale Veloce 3380+ 86084 | 4:25 PM Rapallo station | 6h03 | 10:28 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3380+ 86086 | 4:42 PM Rapallo station | 6h29 | 11:11 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3380+ 86078 | 4:42 PM Rapallo station | 5h04 | 9:46 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3380+ 86084 | 4:42 PM Rapallo station | 5h46 | 10:28 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12420 · Regionale 12278+ 86086 | 4:51 PM Rapallo station | 6h20 | 11:11 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12420 · Regionale 12278+ 86082 · 881182 | 4:51 PM Rapallo station | 5h22 | 10:13 PM Nice-Ville | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 12420 · Regionale 12278+ 86084 | 4:51 PM Rapallo station | 5h37 | 10:28 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12430+ Intercity 675+ 86086 | 5:51 PM Rapallo station | 5h20 | 11:11 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12430+ Intercity 675+ 86084 | 5:51 PM Rapallo station | 4h37 | 10:28 PM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Rapallo to Nice run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 22:53. The fastest train covers the 107 miles (173 km) distance in 4h 6m.
Distance 107 miles (173 km) |
Average train duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 4h 6m |
First train 12:23 AM |
Last train 10:53 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
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Museum in Cimiez dedicated to Henri Matisse, with paintings, drawings, cut-outs, and personal objects in a historic villa.
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Nice’s iconic seafront boulevard, ideal for walking, cycling, and classic Riviera views along the Baie des Anges.
Hilltop park and viewpoint with sweeping panoramas over Nice, the port, and the coastline; one of the city’s top photo spots.
The old town’s maze of colorful streets, Baroque architecture, and lively squares makes it a core area for first-time visitors.
Nice’s signature salad of tomatoes, raw vegetables, olives, anchovies or tuna, and eggs, dressed simply with olive oil. It is a classic expression of Niçois cuisine.
A thin, crisp chickpea-flour pancake baked in a wood-fired oven and eaten hot with pepper. It is one of the most iconic street foods in Nice.
A Provençal tart topped with caramelized onions, anchovies, and black olives. It is a traditional snack from the Nice area with deep savory flavor.
A Michelin-starred restaurant offering refined seasonal cuisine in an elegant setting. It is one of Nice’s most respected fine-dining addresses.
A famous tiny Niçois institution known for classic local dishes such as petits farcis, pasta, and regional specialties in a simple, intimate setting.
A long-established casual spot celebrated for socca and other traditional Niçois snacks. It is one of the best-known places in Nice for local street-food classics.
Nice is pricier than many French cities, especially for hotels and seafront dining, but bakeries, markets, and local bistros help keep daily costs manageable.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxis; small change is fine in cafés and bars.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rapallo to Nice 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 Nice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rapallo to Nice trains use the Rapallo to Ventimiglia Stazione station pair. Use this guide to compare Rapallo and Nice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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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