How to travel from Rapallo to Bologna

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Compare train and bus for Rapallo to Bologna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rapallo to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 28m. 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 $22, and a train costs an average of $29.

Distance: 104 miles (168 km)

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$30

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$24

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3h 58m

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3h 28m

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from Rapallo to Bologna

How to get from Rapallo to Bologna by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Rapallo to Bologna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

RegionaleRegionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915
06:45AM4h40
Rapallo station
11:25AMBologna Centrale
$291One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

Marino Autolinee061
07:05PM4h15
Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria
11:20PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
$251One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

IntercityIntercity 670+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2332+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9323
01:41PM3h28
Rapallo station
05:09PMBologna Centrale
$731One-way
2 transfers

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RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 19248 · Regionale Veloce 3929
11:23AM5h02
Rapallo station
04:25PMBologna Centrale
$291One-way
2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale 12356 · Regionale TTPER 2078 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927
10:10AM5h15
Rapallo station
03:25PMBologna Centrale
$331One-way
2 transfers
IntercityIntercity 657+RegionaleRegionale TTPER 19246 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927
10:26AM4h59
Rapallo station
03:25PMBologna Centrale
$361One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rapallo to Bologna

Travel to Bologna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rapallo to Bologna.

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There are 2 options to travel between Rapallo and Bologna including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Rapallo to Bologna is a bus with an average price of $22 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Rapallo to Bologna:

A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rapallo to Bologna costing on average $29 (€24).

The fastest way to travel from Rapallo to Bologna is by train with an average journey time of 4h 19m.

Other travel options to Bologna take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 15m.

The distance from Rapallo to Bologna is approximately 104 miles (168 km).
The average frequency per day from Rapallo to Bologna is:
  • Around 43 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rapallo and Bologna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rapallo to Bologna:
  • Trains mostly depart from Rapallo station and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rapallo to Bologna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa to go to Bologna by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Bologna by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rapallo to Bologna:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Rapallo to Bologna often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Milan, Rome, Venice, Rimini. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bologna and these popular destinations at a great price.

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