How to travel from Venice to Rapallo

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Compare train and bus for Venice to Rapallo

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice 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 train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, while a train costs an average of €46.

Distance: 169 miles (272 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Venice to Rapallo

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

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

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

A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Rapallo costing on average €46.

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Rapallo is by train with an average journey time of 5h 40m.

Other travel options to Rapallo take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Venice and Rapallo including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Venice 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 €46 compared to roughly €60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €15. The journey takes 5h 10m versus 4h 6m 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 Venice to Rapallo

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9729+IntercityIntercity 673
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3504 · Regionale TRENORD 2642+IntercityIntercity 887
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3490 · Regionale TRENORD 2632+IntercityIntercity 673
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3496 · Regionale TRENORD 2636+IntercityIntercity 679
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Venice to Rapallo

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There are 2 options to travel between Venice and Rapallo including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Rapallo is a bus with an average price of €45.

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

A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Rapallo costing on average €46.

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Rapallo is by train with an average journey time of 5h 40m.

Other travel options to Rapallo take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 39m.

The distance from Venice to Rapallo is approximately 169 miles (272 km).
The average frequency per day from Venice to Rapallo is:
  • Around 29 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Venice and Rapallo 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 Venice to Rapallo:
  • Trains mostly depart from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in Rapallo station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) and arrive in Rapallo, Rapallo.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Venice to Rapallo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte to go to Rapallo by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, GoOpti to go to Rapallo by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Venice to Rapallo:
  • 0 direct buses per day with GoOpti.
Omio customers who travel from Venice 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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