How to travel from Rome to Rapallo

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Rapallo

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Rapallo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, while a flight costs an average of €333.

Distance: 236 miles (380 km)

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6h 3m

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Compare ways to travel from Rome to Rapallo

Compare the available ways to get from Rome to Rapallo, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Rapallo is a bus with an average price of €45.

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

A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Rapallo costing on average €55.

A bus is €289 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Rapallo costing on average €333.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Rapallo is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Rapallo take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 3m.

Bus takes on average 9h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rome and Rapallo including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Rome to Rapallo among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €55 compared to roughly €109 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €54. The journey takes 5h 33m versus 4h 54m 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.

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from Rome to Rapallo

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

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

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  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4128 · Regionale 19392 · Regionale Veloce 3278
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  • ITAAZ1391+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3379 · Regionale 3287
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  • ITAAZ1391+RegionaleRegionale 12463
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FAQs: Travel from Rome to Rapallo

Travel to Rapallo 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 Rome to Rapallo.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Rapallo including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Rapallo is a bus with an average price of €45.

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

A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Rapallo costing on average €55.

A bus is €289 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Rapallo costing on average €333.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Rapallo is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Rapallo take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 3m.

Bus takes on average 9h 11m.

The distance from Rome to Rapallo is approximately 236 miles (380 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Rapallo is:
  • Around 49 flights per day.
  • Around 22 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Rapallo:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Milan Linate Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Rapallo station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Rapallo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ITA, Lufthansa, Aeroitalia, Austrian Airlines, Swiss to go to Rapallo by flight.
  • Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Italo to go to Rapallo by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Rapallo by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Rapallo with the following travel companies:
  • 15 direct flights per day with ITA, Aeroitalia.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Italo.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Rapallo often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Genoa, Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure, Monterosso al Mare. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rapallo and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Rapallo to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully enjoy Rapallo and its main attractions, including the Castello sul Mare, the cable car to Montallegro, and exploring nearby Portofino, plan for a stay of 2 to 3 days.

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