There are 4 ways to get from Rapallo to Lago di Garda by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Rapallo to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain Fr
4h 1m€34–59Train via Milan
cheapest- Take the train from Rapallo to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmionetrain Re6
4h 34m€27–43Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Peschiera del Gardabus N456 / ...
5h 49m€33–51Drive 285.8 km
- Drive from Rapallo to Riva del Gardacar 285.8 km
4h 12m€52–75
Rapallo to Lago di Garda by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rapallo to Lago di Garda is to train via Milan which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Rapallo to Lago di Garda is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €30 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapallo to Lago di Garda. However, there are services departing from Brignole Fs/ and arriving at Peschiera del Garda via Genoa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Rapallo to Lago di Garda. However, there are services departing from Rapallo and arriving at Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Rapallo and Lago di Garda is 278 km. The road distance is 285.8 km.
The best way to get from Rapallo to Lago di Garda without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Rapallo to Lago di Garda, including transfers.
Rapallo to Lago di Garda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Rapallo to Lago di Garda train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Rapallo station.
The best way to get from Rapallo to Lago di Garda is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Rapallo, Italy and Lago di Garda, Italy?
You can take a train from Rapallo to Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Milano Centrale in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Peschiera del Garda 6 times a week. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 3h 58m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Rapallo to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Rapallo to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Rapallo to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Rapallo to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirm
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Peschiera del Garda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Rapallo to Lago di Garda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Peschiera del Garda station.
Rapallo to Lago di Garda train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rapallo to Lago di Garda is 286 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Rapallo to Lago di Garda.
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