There are 6 ways to get from Switzerland to Rapallo by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, 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
best- Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Zugtrain S5 / ...
- Take the train from Zug to Luganotrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Rapallotrain Ic
7h 39m€92–157Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich to Chiassobus
- Take the train from Como Camerlata to Rapallotrain Re13
9h 45m€31–36Bus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genoabus FlixBus N177
7h 43m€43–68Drive 440.6 km
- Drive from Zurich to Rapallocar 440.6 km
4h 47m€80–115Fly Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Rapallotrain
6h 17m€96–251Fly Geneva International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane GVA - LIN
- Take the train from Pavia to Rapallotrain
6h 54m€160–384
Switzerland to Rapallo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Rapallo is to bus and train which costs €30 - €40 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Rapallo is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Rapallo. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Brignole Fs/ via Marittima/Principe Fs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Rapallo. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Rapallo via Zug, Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Switzerland and Rapallo is 434 km. The road distance is 440.6 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Rapallo without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €90 - €160.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Switzerland to Rapallo, including transfers.
Switzerland to Rapallo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Switzerland to Rapallo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich Stadelhofen station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Rapallo is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €90 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Rapallo, Italy?
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Rapallo via Zug, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genoa once daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–350
Train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Zug
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zug to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Pavia to Rapallo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Switzerland to Rapallo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
Switzerland to Rapallo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zug station.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Rapallo is 441 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Switzerland to Rapallo.
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