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Compare train and bus for Bologna to Rapallo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Rapallo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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$31 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest |
4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Rapallo
How to get from Bologna to Rapallo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Rapallo is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 32616:33 AM4h25Bologna Centrale10:58 AMRapallo station$301One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
0604:10 AM4h05Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)8:15 AMGenoa, Piazza della Vittoria$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9308+
Regionale TRENORD 2325+
FRECCIABIANCA 861911:51 AM3h32Bologna Centrale3:23 PMRapallo station$1001One-way2 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 · Regionale TTPER 19243 · Regionale Veloce 327411:33 AM5h08Bologna Centrale4:41 PMRapallo station$301One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3908 · Regionale TTPER 19241+
Intercity 67410:33 AM5h06Bologna Centrale3:39 PMRapallo station$371One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 · Regionale TTPER 19247 · Regionale Veloce 32781:33 PM5h08Bologna Centrale6:41 PMRapallo station$301One-way2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9567+
Treno 18251 effettuato con bus FI653+
Intercity 6589:27 PM10h10Bologna Centrale7:37 AMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$711One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Rapallo:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Rapallo costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Rapallo take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
- Around 40 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Rapallo as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Rapallo station.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Italo to go to Rapallo by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Rapallo by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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