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How to get fromRapallo to Lago di Gardaby train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rapallo to Lago di Garda by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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  1. Train (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the train from Rapallo to Milano Centraletrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain train Fr
    4h 1m
    €34–59
  2. Train via Milan

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rapallo to Milano Centraletrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmionetrain train Re6
    4h 34m
    €27–43
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Genoa to Peschiera del Gardabus bus N456 / ...
    5h 49m
    €33–51
  4. Drive  285.8 km

    1. Drive from Rapallo to Riva del Gardacar car 285.8 km
    4h 12m
    €52–75

Rapallo to Lago di Garda by train (Trenitalia)

Calendar124Weekly Trains
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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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.

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