- Must visit
Vatican Museums
A vast complex of papal collections including classical sculpture, Renaissance masterpieces, the Raphael Rooms, and access to the Sistine Chapel. One of Rome’s most important art visits and often best
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 35 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
380 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rapallo to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rapallo to Rome will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 22 trains that leave Rapallo for Rome on Wed, Jun 03, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 380 km distance in an average of 4 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 4 h 53 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.
InterCityNotte 899
InterCityNotte 795
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Treno 12321 effettuato con bus FI451 · Regionale Veloce 4133
Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale 19351 · Regionale Veloce 4131
Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 18413 · Regionale Veloce 4135
FRECCIARGENTO 8551
Intercity 673+
FRECCIARGENTO 8591
FRECCIAROSSA 8623
Regionale Veloce 4046+
FRECCIAROSSA 8525+
FRECCIABIANCA 8619
FRECCIABIANCA 8619Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rapallo to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $14.
Distance: 236 miles (380 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Rome:
A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rapallo to Rome costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 54m.
Bus takes on average 5h 53m.
The journey is about 2m faster (4h 54m by train vs 4h 56m by car) and roughly $90 (€72) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($43 (€35) vs $133 (€107)). 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 Frecciabianca, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa.
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 Rome trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 18415+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9427 | 1:19 PM Rapallo station | 6h06 | 7:25 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 665+ Regionale 18399 · Regionale Veloce 4137 | 2:23 PM Rapallo station | 7h13 | 9:36 PM Rome Ostiense | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4137 | 3:19 PM Rapallo station | 6h29 | 9:48 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 3:25 PM Rapallo station | 4h53 | 8:18 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Regionale Veloce 4046+ FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 3:25 PM Rapallo station | 4h46 | 8:11 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 674+ FRECCIAROSSA 9657 | 3:41 PM Rapallo station | 5h59 | 9:40 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 669+ Regionale Veloce 4052+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9433 | 4:21 PM Rapallo station | 5h09 | 9:30 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ Regionale 94509+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8529 | 5:37 PM Rapallo station | 4h38 | 10:15 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8623 | 5:37 PM Rapallo station | 4h41 | 10:18 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 795 | 5:50 PM Rapallo station | 5h33 | 11:23 PM Rome Ostiense | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673+ FRECCIARGENTO 8591 | 6:21 PM Rapallo station | 4h40 | 11:01 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3283+ InterCityNotte 797 | 8:14 PM Rapallo station | 9h39 | 5:53 AM Rome Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 899 | 10:55 PM Rapallo station | 7h28 | 6:23 AM Rome Ostiense | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
Regionale Veloce 3016+ FRECCIARGENTO 8583 | 4:51 AM Rapallo station | 5h14 | 10:05 AM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale 19351 · Regionale Veloce 4131 | 6:41 AM Rapallo station | 9h07 | 3:48 PM Rome Termini | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8605 | 7:28 AM Rapallo station | 5h05 | 12:33 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8551 | 7:41 AM Rapallo station | 3h55 | 11:36 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Treno 12321 effettuato con bus FI451 · Regionale Veloce 4133 | 8:03 AM Rapallo station | 9h45 | 5:48 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 651+ Regionale Veloce 4026+ FRECCIAROSSA 9411 | 8:29 AM Rapallo station | 5h01 | 1:30 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 505 | 9:22 AM Rapallo station | 5h11 | 2:33 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028+ FRECCIAROSSA 9637 | 10:54 AM Rapallo station | 6h16 | 5:10 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 18413 · Regionale Veloce 4135 | 11:19 AM Rapallo station | 8h29 | 7:48 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12361+ FRECCIABIANCA 8613 | 12:10 PM Rapallo station | 5h08 | 5:18 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Rapallo to Rome run on average 19 times per day, taking around 4h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 236 miles (380 km) distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 236 miles (380 km) |
Average train duration 4h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 4h 35m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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A vast complex of papal collections including classical sculpture, Renaissance masterpieces, the Raphael Rooms, and access to the Sistine Chapel. One of Rome’s most important art visits and often best
A superb villa museum with Bernini sculptures and paintings by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Titian. Timed entry is limited, making advance booking especially important.
The world’s oldest public museums, displaying Roman bronzes, ancient inscriptions, imperial sculpture, and excellent views over the Roman Forum from Capitoline Hill.
A grand baroque square with Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers, elegant facades, and constant street life. One of Rome’s classic strolling areas.
A lively neighborhood of narrow lanes, ivy-covered buildings, and popular evening atmosphere. Very popular for wandering and photography, especially after sunset.
A famous monumental staircase linking Piazza di Spagna with Trinità dei Monti. A classic meeting point and one of the city’s most photographed urban scenes.
A classic Roman pasta made with pecorino romano and black pepper. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes for its simplicity and bold flavor.
Traditional Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino romano, and black pepper. It is a defining dish of Rome and is traditionally made without cream.
A beloved pasta sauce of tomato, guanciale, and pecorino romano, usually served with bucatini. It is a cornerstone of Roman trattoria cooking.
Rome’s best-known luxury dining destination, offering fine dining, panoramic views, and an acclaimed tasting-menu experience by Heinz Beck.
A historic restaurant near the Pantheon celebrated for careful Roman cooking, including gricia, oxtail, and seasonal specialties, in a polished traditional space.
A famous central Rome dining room and delicatessen known for Roman pasta, cured meats, cheeses, and an exceptional wine list in a lively upscale setting.
Moderate by Western Europe standards: sights and central hotels cost more, while casual dining and transit stay reasonable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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