There are 4 ways to get from Lake Maggiore 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
5h 6m€55–97Train via Monza
cheapest- Take the train from Locarno to Monzatrain Re80
- Take the train from Monza to Rapallotrain Re13
6h 30m€17–22Bus
- Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milano - Famagostabus
- Take the bus from Milan to Genoabus N1508 / ...
6h 31m€73–112Drive 231.3 km
- Drive from Stresa to Rapallocar 231.3 km
2h 16m€42–60
Lake Maggiore to Rapallo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Rapallo is to train via Monza which costs €17 - €23 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Rapallo is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Maggiore to Rapallo. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Piazza Stazione and arriving at Brignole Fs/ via Bellinzona, Milan - Famagosta, Milan and Marittima/Principe Fs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Maggiore to Rapallo. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Rapallo via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Lake Maggiore and Rapallo is 279 km. The road distance is 231.3 km.
The best way to get from Lake Maggiore to Rapallo without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €55 - €100.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Lake Maggiore to Rapallo, including transfers.
Lake Maggiore to Rapallo bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Bellinzona station.
Lake Maggiore to Rapallo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
The best way to get from Lake Maggiore to Rapallo is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €55 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Lake Maggiore, Italy and Rapallo, Italy?
You can take a train from Locarno to Rapallo via Milano Centrale in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Piazza Stazione to Rapallo via Bellinzona, Piazza Orico, Bellinzona, Milano - Famagosta, Milan - Famagosta, Milan, Genoa, Marittima/Principe Fs, Brignole Fs/, and Genova Brignole in around 6h 31m.
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 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Bellinzona to Milano - Famagosta
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Onebus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lake Maggiore to Rapallo bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Milano - Famagosta station.
Lake Maggiore to Rapallo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Maggiore to Rapallo is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Lake Maggiore to Rapallo.
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