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Palazzo Salis Museo
Historic palace museum with period rooms, art, and gardens, offering the clearest view into Tirano’s aristocratic past.
Cheapest price
€22
Average price
€36
Fastest journey
5 h 11 m
Average duration
5 h 15 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
220 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rapallo to Tirano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rapallo to Tirano will cost around €36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
It's difficult to get from Rapallo to Tirano without transferring at least once.










Trains from Rapallo to Tirano run on average 13 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 18:08. The fastest train covers the 136 miles (220 km) distance in 5h 47m.
Distance 136 miles (220 km) |
Average train duration 5h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 5h 47m |
First train 5:35 AM |
Last train 6:08 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
The table below shows live departures for Rapallo to Tirano trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:41 PM Rapallo | 5h11 | 8:52 PM Tirano | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:41 PM Rapallo | 13h13 | 8:54 AM Tirano | 1 transfer | |
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Historic palace museum with period rooms, art, and gardens, offering the clearest view into Tirano’s aristocratic past.
Railway-focused exhibition space linked to the Bernina line, ideal for understanding this famous Alpine route.
Sanctuary museum area preserving devotional objects and the history of Tirano’s most important pilgrimage site.
Tirano’s historic center offers old streets, churches, gates, and noble houses, ideal for an easy cultural walk.
Main square of the sanctuary district, a lively open space and classic starting point for visiting the basilica.
Scenic uphill area near Santa Perpetua, rewarding visitors with quiet paths and broad views over Tirano.
Buckwheat pasta ribbons cooked with potatoes, cabbage, butter and local Casera cheese. A hallmark of Valtellina mountain cooking, rich and comforting.
Buckwheat crêpes filled with Casera cheese, greens or potatoes, then baked in butter. A traditional Valtellina farmhouse dish linked to Alpine ingredients.
Crisp buckwheat fritters with a molten Casera cheese center, often served on chicory. One of the best-known Valtellina snacks or starters.
Historic restaurant near the sanctuary, known for refined Valtellina cuisine, seasonal ingredients and an elegant traditional setting.
Established traditional venue serving pizzoccheri, sciatt and other local classics in a warm alpine atmosphere popular with visitors.
Well-known cellar-style restaurant with Valtellina specialties, cured meats and local wines in a rustic stone interior.
Moderate for northern Italy. Hotels can rise in peak rail season, but dining and local transit are usually manageable for most visitors.
Service is often included or modest. Round up at cafes, leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rapallo to Tirano 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 Tirano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rapallo to Tirano trains use the Rapallo to Tirano station pair. Use this guide to compare Rapallo and Tirano 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.
Tirano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Bernina, Trattoria Valtellinese
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Tirano. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Tirano. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tirano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tirano: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tirano: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Corona, Tirano Rooms, Hotel Bernina.
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