- Must visit
Vatican Museums
World-famous papal museums with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical collections.
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 30 m
Trains per day
21
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 $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 21 trains that leave Rapallo for Rome on Sat, Jul 18, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct trains cover the 380 km distance in an average of 4 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
On Sat, Jul 18 the slowest trains will take 4 h 41 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.
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005 · Regionale 19361 · Regionale Veloce 4135
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale Veloce 4131
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4137
InterCityNotte 795
InterCityNotte 799
FRECCIARGENTO 8551
FRECCIABIANCA 8605
FRECCIABIANCA 8619
Intercity 673+
FRECCIARGENTO 8591
FRECCIAROSSA 8623Omio 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 $13.
Distance: 236 miles (380 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $130 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 $55 (€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 $88 (€72) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($42 (€35) vs $130 (€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 tomorrow, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 799 | 12:28 AM Rapallo station | 5h19 | 5:47 AM Rome Ostiense | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3016+ FRECCIARGENTO 8583 | 4:51 AM Rapallo station | 5h14 | 10:05 AM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8605 | 7:28 AM Rapallo station | 4h35 | 12:03 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8551 | 7:41 AM Rapallo station | 3h55 | 11:36 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale Veloce 4131 | 8:03 AM Rapallo station | 7h37 | 3:40 PM Rome Ostiense | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 651 · Intercity 583 | 8:29 AM Rapallo station | 5h26 | 1:55 PM Rome Ostiense | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 505 | 9:22 AM Rapallo station | 5h11 | 2:33 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 657+ Regionale Veloce 4032+ FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 10:21 AM Rapallo station | 5h09 | 3:30 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 657+ Regionale Veloce 4133 | 10:21 AM Rapallo station | 7h19 | 5:40 PM Rome Ostiense | 1 transfer | |
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005 · Regionale 19361 · Regionale Veloce 4135 | 11:40 AM Rapallo station | 8h00 | 7:40 PM Rome Ostiense | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12363+ FRECCIABIANCA 8613 | 12:14 PM Rapallo station | 5h04 | 5:18 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 511 | 1:05 PM Rapallo station | 4h51 | 5:56 PM Rome Ostiense | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 18415+ FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 1:19 PM Rapallo station | 6h06 | 7:25 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 670+ FRECCIAROSSA 9647 | 1:41 PM Rapallo station | 5h59 | 7:40 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4137 | 3:19 PM Rapallo station | 6h43 | 10:02 PM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19367+ Intercity 37261 | 3:19 PM Rapallo station | 5h50 | 9:09 PM Rome Ostiense | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 3:25 PM Rapallo station | 4h38 | 8:03 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 674+ FRECCIAROSSA 9657 | 3:41 PM Rapallo station | 5h59 | 9:40 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8623 | 5:37 PM Rapallo station | 4h41 | 10:18 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 795 | 5:50 PM Rapallo station | 5h37 | 11:27 PM Rome Ostiense | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673+ FRECCIARGENTO 8591 | 6:21 PM Rapallo station | 4h40 | 11:01 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 $13 (€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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Best time to book 42 days |
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World-famous papal museums with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical collections.
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