There are 5 ways to get from Rapallo to Lugano 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 via Milan (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Rapallo to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
4h 11mCHF 27–51Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rapallo to Como Camerlatatrain Re13
4h 26mCHF 16–51Bus
- Take the bus from Rapallo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 1514
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 20mCHF 20–33Drive 235 km
- Drive from Rapallo to Luganocar 235 km
2h 30mCHF 39–56Train #2 (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Rapallo to Luganotrain Ec
4h 41mCHF 50–95
Rapallo to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapallo to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 19 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rapallo to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapallo to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Rapallo and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rapallo and arriving at Lugano. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Rapallo and Lugano is 240 km. The road distance is 235 km.
The best way to get from Rapallo to Lugano without a car is to train via Milan which takes 4h 11m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 55.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Rapallo to Lugano, including transfers.
Rapallo to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rapallo station.
Rapallo to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Rapallo station.
The best way to get from Rapallo to Lugano is to train via Milan which takes 4h 11m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Rapallo, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Rapallo to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapallo to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 5h 20m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Rapallo to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Rapallo to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 10–15
- 2nd Class
- CHF 13–17
Train from Rapallo to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–95
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–95
- 2nd Class
- CHF 50–70
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Rapallo to Como Camerlata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–16
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Rapallo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Rapallo to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Rapallo to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rapallo to Lugano is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Rapallo to Lugano.
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