There are 4 ways to get from Ascona to Rapallo by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Rapallotrain Ic
6h 6m€56–103Train via Monza
cheapest- Take the train from Locarno to Monzatrain Re80
- Take the train from Monza to Rapallotrain Re13
7h 34m€20–27Bus
- Take the bus from Bellinzona Station to Como Grandatebus
- Take the bus from Como Grandate to Genoabus 495
9h 3m€41–64Drive 270.2 km
- Drive from Ascona to Rapallocar 270.2 km
3h 2m€49–71
Ascona to Rapallo by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Rapallo is to train via Monza which costs €19 - €27 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Ascona to Rapallo is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Ascona to Rapallo. However, there are services departing from Ascona, Centro and arriving at Brignole Fs/ via Locarno, Rotonda, Bellinzona Station, Como Grandate and Marittima/Principe Fs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Ascona to Rapallo. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Rapallo via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Ascona and Rapallo is 283 km. The road distance is 270.2 km.
The best way to get from Ascona to Rapallo without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €55 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Ascona to Rapallo, including transfers.
Ascona to Rapallo bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Bellinzona Station.
Ascona to Rapallo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
The best way to get from Ascona to Rapallo is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 9h 3m.
What companies run services between Ascona, Switzerland and Rapallo, Italy?
You can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Rapallo via Locarno, Debarcadero, Locarno, and Milano Centrale in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Rapallo via Locarno, Atelier Remo Rossi, Locarno, Rotonda, Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona Station, Como Grandate, Genoa, Marittima/Principe Fs, Brignole Fs/, and Genova Brignole in around 9h 3m.
Train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Rapallo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Rapallo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Locarno to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to Rapallo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €10–13
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- [email protected]
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Bellinzona Station to Como Grandate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Como Grandate to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Ascona to Rapallo bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Como Grandate station.
Ascona to Rapallo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Rapallo is 270 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Ascona to Rapallo.
There are 4940+ hotels available in Rapallo.