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Compare train and bus for Rapallo to Lugano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rapallo to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 53m. 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 $40, and a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 114 miles (185 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rapallo to Lugano:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rapallo to Lugano costing on average $60 (€49).
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Rapallo to Lugano
How to get from Rapallo to Lugano by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rapallo to Lugano is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 12416 · Regionale Veloce 3079+
EuroCity 284:13 PM5h15Rapallo station9:28 PMLugano FLP$461One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- Regionale 12416 · Regionale Veloce 3079+EuroCity 284:13 PM5h15Rapallo station9:28 PMLugano FLP$461One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- Intercity 662+EuroCity 1508:33 AM3h55Rapallo station12:28 PMLugano FLP$661One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Regionale Veloce 3016+EuroCity 124:51 AM4h37Rapallo station9:28 AMLugano FLP$521One-way1 transfer
- Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028+EuroCity 15210:54 AM4h34Rapallo station3:28 PMLugano FLP$551One-way2 transfers
- Regionale 12398 · Regionale Veloce 3075+EuroCity 3062:10 PM5h18Rapallo station7:28 PMLugano FLP$561One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:35 PM6h20Rapallo, Rapallo10:55 PMLugano, Via Ciani$511One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rapallo to Lugano:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rapallo to Lugano costing on average $60 (€49).
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rapallo and Lugano as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rapallo station and arrive in Lugano FLP.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Lugano, Via Ciani.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Trenitalia to go to Lugano by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lugano by bus.
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