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Compare train and bus for Florence to Rapallo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Rapallo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $36, while a bus costs an average of $44.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$36 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Florence to Rapallo, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Rapallo:
A train is $8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Rapallo costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Rapallo take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 6m.
Tickets start at around $36 compared to roughly $66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30. The journey takes 3h 16m versus 2h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Florence to Rapallo
How to get from Florence to Rapallo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Rapallo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

12:10 AM 6h21 Florence 6:31 AM Rapallo $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

12:10 AM 6h21 Florence 6:31 AM Rapallo $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

1:15 AM 6h00 Florence 7:15 AM Rapallo $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

11:10 PM 6h21 Florence 5:31 AM Rapallo $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
12:15 AM 6h00 Florence 6:15 AM Rapallo $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Rapallo:
A train is $8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Rapallo costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Rapallo take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 6m.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Rapallo as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Rapallo station.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus to go to Rapallo by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Rapallo by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Itabus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Frecciargento.
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