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 10mCHF 27–53Train
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 18–31Drive 235 km
- Drive from Rapallo to Luganocar 235 km
2h 30mCHF 40–57Train #2 (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Rapallo to Luganotrain Ec
4h 41mCHF 50–100
Rapallo to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rapallo to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 17 - 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 10m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 55.
It takes approximately 4h 10m 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 10m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 17 - 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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rapallo to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 5h 20m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Rapallo to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rapallo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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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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