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Museo del Castello di Rapallo
Town museum in a waterfront castle, showing local history and temporary exhibitions. It combines heritage interiors with Rapallo’s most iconic setting.
Cheapest price
€2
Average price
€3
Fastest journey
3 m
Average duration
3 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
2 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure to Rapallo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure to Rapallo will cost around €3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €2.
Of the 46 trains that leave Santa Margherita Ligure for Rapallo on Wed, Aug 26, 46 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct trains cover the 2 km distance in an average of 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest trains will take 3 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.
Regionale 12311
Regionale 12389
Regionale 12213
Regionale 12371
Regionale 12409
Regionale 12311
Intercity 679
Regionale 12349
Intercity 995
Intercity 651Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Margherita Ligure to Rapallo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €2, and a train costs an average of €2.
Distance: 1 miles (2 km)
Most popular Train | Ferry |
|---|---|
€3 Average price Cheapest | |
33m Average total duration Fastest 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Santa Margherita Ligure to Rapallo trains for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3273 | 3:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h03 | 3:18 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12399 | 3:37 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h04 | 3:41 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12401 | 4:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h05 | 4:07 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12409 | 4:42 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h04 | 4:46 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12411 | 5:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h05 | 5:07 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3277 | 5:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h03 | 5:18 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12419 | 5:38 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h04 | 5:42 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12421 | 5:57 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h04 | 6:01 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22861 | 6:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h04 | 6:13 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673 | 6:17 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h03 | 6:20 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12429 | 6:38 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h04 | 6:42 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12431 | 7:03 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h04 | 7:07 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3281 | 7:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h03 | 7:18 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12439 | 7:41 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h04 | 7:45 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12441 | 8:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h04 | 8:06 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3283 | 8:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h04 | 8:13 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 679 | 8:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h03 | 8:23 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12449 | 8:42 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h04 | 8:46 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12459 | 9:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h04 | 9:06 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3285 | 9:10 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h03 | 9:13 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12469 | 10:06 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h04 | 10:10 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12471 | 10:58 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h03 | 11:01 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 995 | 11:22 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h03 | 11:25 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3275 | 11:43 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h03 | 11:46 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 26 | |||||
Regionale 12481 | 12:03 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h03 | 12:06 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12213 | 5:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h04 | 5:32 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3257 | 6:37 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h03 | 6:40 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12311 | 7:12 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h03 | 7:15 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 | 7:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h03 | 8:02 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 651 | 8:24 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h03 | 8:27 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12337 | 8:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h03 | 9:02 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12339 | 9:42 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h04 | 9:46 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 657 | 10:16 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h03 | 10:19 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3015 | 10:53 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h03 | 10:56 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12349 | 11:04 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h03 | 11:07 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3265 | 11:15 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h03 | 11:18 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12359 | 11:42 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h04 | 11:46 AM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12361 | 12:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h04 | 12:09 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12369 | 12:38 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h04 | 12:42 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12371 | 1:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h04 | 1:06 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3269 | 1:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h03 | 1:18 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12379 | 1:40 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h04 | 1:44 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12381 | 2:03 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h04 | 2:07 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 665 | 2:18 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h03 | 2:21 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12389 | 2:38 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h04 | 2:42 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12391 | 3:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h04 | 3:06 PM Rapallo station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to Rapallo run on average 45 times per day, taking around 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €2 if you book in advance.
There are 45 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 1 miles (2 km) distance in 3m.
Distance 1 miles (2 km) |
Average train duration 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €2 |
Trains per day 45 |
Direct trains 45 |
Fastest train 3m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 6 days |
Discover the best of Rapallo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rapallo trip today.
Town museum in a waterfront castle, showing local history and temporary exhibitions. It combines heritage interiors with Rapallo’s most iconic setting.
Exhibition space inside the Montallegro sanctuary complex with votive objects and devotional heritage tied to one of Liguria’s key pilgrim sites.
Permanent local collection focused on lace-making traditions associated with the Tigullio area. A niche stop for regional craft history.
Palm-lined seaside promenade with harbor views, cafés nearby, and classic Rapallo atmosphere. Ideal for a first walk and sunset views.
Scenic cable car route area and upper viewpoint zone near the sanctuary. It delivers one of the broadest panoramas over the Ligurian coast.
Central old-town square framed by arcades and historic buildings. It is a lively orientation point close to shops, churches, and the seafront.
Thin baked flatbread from Liguria, traditionally topped with olive oil and coarse salt. A simple local staple eaten as a snack or alongside meals.
Fresh basil sauce from Liguria made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil and cheese, usually served with trofie pasta. It is a defining flavor of the area.
Hand-folded pasta pockets filled with local wild herbs, greens and cheese, often served with butter and sage. A traditional Ligurian home-style dish.
Refined seafood-focused dining in the Excelsior Palace Hotel with panoramic bay views. Best known for elegant Ligurian dishes and a polished atmosphere.
Well-regarded classic restaurant serving Ligurian seafood and regional specialties in an elegant but relaxed atmosphere close to central Rapallo.
Historic and lively spot near the seafront, known for Ligurian classics, seafood and pizza in a traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for the Italian Riviera. Hotels cost more in peak season, but dining and local trains stay fairly manageable for tourists.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; small change for cafes and taxis is enough.
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Rapallo Railway Station -> Piazza Cavour
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Margherita Ligure to Rapallo 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 Rapallo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Santa Margherita Ligure to Rapallo trains use the S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Rapallo station pair. Use this guide to compare Santa Margherita Ligure and Rapallo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Da Michele, Trattoria Baicin
Free.
Ticket office support is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Laurin, Hotel Metropole, Hotel Jolanda.
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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