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Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre Visitor Center
Visitor center with exhibits on Cinque Terre’s landscapes, villages, and protected heritage; useful first stop for context.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
58 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rapallo to Riomaggiore is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rapallo to Riomaggiore will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 3 trains that leave Rapallo for Riomaggiore on Sat, Aug 01, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest trains will take 1 h 15 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rapallo to Riomaggiore among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Riomaggiore:
A train is $1 (€0.82) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rapallo to Riomaggiore costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Riomaggiore take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
The journey is about 23m faster (55m by train vs 1h 18m by car) and roughly $16 (€13) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($13 (€11) vs $29 (€24)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Rapallo to Riomaggiore trains for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 505+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22912 | 9:22 AM Rapallo station | 1h04 | 10:26 AM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12339 · Regionale 12223 | 9:47 AM Rapallo station | 1h50 | 11:37 AM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 657+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22913 | 10:21 AM Rapallo station | 1h09 | 11:30 AM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3265 | 11:19 AM Rapallo station | 0h53 | 12:12 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12361 · Regionale 12227 | 12:10 PM Rapallo station | 1h27 | 1:37 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12361+ FRECCIABIANCA 8613+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22924 | 12:10 PM Rapallo station | 1h16 | 1:26 PM Riomaggiore station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 511+ Regionale 12230 | 1:03 PM Rapallo station | 1h17 | 2:20 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3269 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22925 | 1:19 PM Rapallo station | 1h11 | 2:30 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3269 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22928 | 1:19 PM Rapallo station | 1h07 | 2:26 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12381 | 2:08 PM Rapallo station | 1h29 | 3:37 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 665+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22929 | 2:23 PM Rapallo station | 1h07 | 3:30 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 | 3:19 PM Rapallo station | 0h44 | 4:03 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22936 | 3:25 PM Rapallo station | 1h01 | 4:26 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12401 · Regionale 12235 | 4:08 PM Rapallo station | 1h29 | 5:37 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 669+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22937 | 4:22 PM Rapallo station | 1h08 | 5:30 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12411 | 5:08 PM Rapallo station | 1h29 | 6:37 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3277 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22944 | 5:19 PM Rapallo station | 1h07 | 6:26 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3277 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22941 | 5:19 PM Rapallo station | 1h11 | 6:30 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22944 | 5:37 PM Rapallo station | 0h49 | 6:26 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22861 | 6:14 PM Rapallo station | 1h26 | 7:40 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673+ 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22945 | 6:22 PM Rapallo station | 1h08 | 7:30 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12431 | 7:08 PM Rapallo station | 1h26 | 8:34 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3281 | 7:19 PM Rapallo station | 0h48 | 8:07 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3283 | 8:14 PM Rapallo station | 0h51 | 9:05 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 679+ Regionale 12243 | 8:25 PM Rapallo station | 1h09 | 9:34 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3285 | 9:14 PM Rapallo station | 0h49 | 10:03 PM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 685+ Regionale 12245 | 9:26 PM Rapallo station | 1h08 | 10:34 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12469 · Regionale 12247 | 10:11 PM Rapallo station | 1h37 | 11:48 PM Riomaggiore station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 33343 | 11:44 PM Rapallo station | 0h57 | 12:41 AM Riomaggiore station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Rapallo to Riomaggiore run on average 32 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:16, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 30 miles (49 km) distance in 49m.
Distance 30 miles (49 km) |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 12:16 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
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Discover the best of Riomaggiore — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Riomaggiore trip today.
Visitor center with exhibits on Cinque Terre’s landscapes, villages, and protected heritage; useful first stop for context.
Interpretive room highlighting the Via dell’Amore and the history of paths linking Cinque Terre villages.
Small local exhibition space that hosts rotating art shows and cultural displays connected to village life and Ligurian identity.
Famous cliffside path linking Riomaggiore and Manarola; beloved for sea views and romantic Cinque Terre scenery.
Main street of Riomaggiore, lined with tall colorful houses, shops, and everyday village life.
The compact harbor area is the village’s postcard view, ideal for photos, boat watching, and sunset atmosphere.
Anchovies from the Cinque Terre, often marinated with lemon or salted. A classic Ligurian seafood specialty tied to the local fishing tradition.
Thin chickpea flour pancake baked until crisp outside and soft inside. A beloved Ligurian street food eaten plain or with black pepper.
Ligurian flatbread traditionally topped with onions, olives, or herbs. It is a daily staple across the region and popular as a snack or light meal.
Refined seafood-focused dining with tasting menus and local wines. Elegant setting suited to a special meal in Riomaggiore.
Popular casual spot for fresh seafood cones, fried fish, and anchovy dishes. Ideal for a quick local meal near the waterfront.
Well-known traditional restaurant serving Ligurian seafood, pasta, and local wine. Casual atmosphere with a long-standing reputation.
Moderate to expensive for Italy: lodging rises in season, meals cost more than inland towns, and Cinque Terre train fares add up.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; small change for cafes; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Riomaggiore station -> Castello di Riomaggiore, Riomaggiore
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rapallo to Riomaggiore 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 Riomaggiore, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rapallo to Riomaggiore trains use the Rapallo to Riomaggiore station pair. Use this guide to compare Rapallo and Riomaggiore 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.
Riomaggiore has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Binariozero, Enoteca Dau Cila
Ticket office support is available at Riomaggiore.
Available at Riomaggiore: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Riomaggiore: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Riomaggiore: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Villa Argentina, Hotel La Zorza, Hotel Due Gemelli.
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