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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€46 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest | €60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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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.
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.
Other travel options to Rapallo take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 39m.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Venice to Rapallo
How to get from Venice to Rapallo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Venice to Rapallo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 PM 7h50 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) 10:10 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia €20 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 PM 7h50 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) 10:10 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia €20 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9729+
Intercity 6731:30 PM 4h49 Venice Mestre 6:19 PM Rapallo station €59 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3504 · Regionale TRENORD 2642+
Intercity 8875:10 PM 6h10 Venice Santa Lucia 11:20 PM Rapallo station €42 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3490 · Regionale TRENORD 2632+
Intercity 67312:10 PM 6h09 Venice Santa Lucia 6:19 PM Rapallo station €44 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3496 · Regionale TRENORD 2636+
Intercity 6792:10 PM 6h09 Venice Santa Lucia 8:19 PM Rapallo station €44 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:15 PM 6h50 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) 2:05 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia €20 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 PM 7h15 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti 2:05 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia €20 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 AM 8h05 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) 7:30 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia €20 1 One-way 1 transfer
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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.
Other travel options to Rapallo take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 39m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 0 direct buses per day with GoOpti.
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