There are 6 ways to get from Lausanne to Rapallo by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane
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 Lausanne to Domodossolatrain Ec
- Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain Ec
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Rapallotrain Ic
7h 44m€113–308Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lausanne to Chamonixbus FlixBus 479
- Take the bus from Chamonix to Genoabus FlixBus N504
10h 23m€42–93Bus via Milan
- Take the bus from Lausanne to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 37m€44–74Drive 412.7 km
- Drive from Lausanne to Rapallocar 412.7 km
4h 43m€73–106Train, fly
- Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane GVA - GOA
8h 36m€118–335Train via Locarno
- Take the train from Lausanne to Locarnotrain Ic
- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Rapallotrain Ic
10h 11m€182–539
Lausanne to Rapallo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Rapallo is to bus which costs €40 - €95 and takes 10h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Rapallo is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to Rapallo. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Brignole Fs/ via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Marittima/Principe Fs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Rapallo. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Rapallo via Domodossola and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Lausanne and Rapallo is 472 km. The road distance is 412.7 km.
The best way to get from Lausanne to Rapallo without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs €110 - €310.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Lausanne to Rapallo, including transfers.
Lausanne to Rapallo bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Rapallo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
The best way to get from Lausanne to Rapallo is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs €110 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 37m.
What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Rapallo, Italy?
You can take a train from Lausanne to Rapallo via Domodossola and Milano Centrale in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lausanne to Rapallo via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop, Marittima/Principe Fs, Brignole Fs/, and Genova Brignole in around 8h 37m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–290
Train from Lausanne to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–190
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €23–70
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €120–380
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lausanne to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Lausanne to Rapallo bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Lausanne to Rapallo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Rapallo is 413 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Lausanne to Rapallo.
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