There are 7 ways to get from Switzerland to Rapallo by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genoabus FlixBus N177
7h 51m€43–73Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich to Chiassobus
- Take the train from Como Camerlata to Rapallotrain Re13
9h 45m€31–36Train via Milan
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Rapallotrain Ic
8h 3m€105–176Drive 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 37m€96–242Train
- Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Zugtrain S5 / ...
- Take the train from Zug to Chiassotrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Chiasso to Rapallotrain Ec
8h 22m€144–236Fly 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 Milano Centrale to Rapallotrain
7h 1m€52–337
Switzerland to Rapallo by train and bus
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 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Rapallo. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Rapallo via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Switzerland and Rapallo is 454 km. The road distance is 440.6 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Rapallo without a car is to bus which takes 7h 51m and costs €40 - €75.
It takes approximately 7h 51m 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 HB station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Rapallo is to bus which takes 7h 51m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can train via Milan, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Rapallo, Italy?
FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genoa once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Rapallo via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni, and Milano Centrale in around 8h 3m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–350
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–230
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Zug
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zug to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Chiasso to Rapallo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Rapallo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Rapallo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Rapallo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Rapallo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Rapallo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Rapallo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Como Camerlata to Rapallo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €14–17
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +390975 343195
- [email protected]
- Website
- ventrebus.com
Bus from Zürich to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- ventrebus.com
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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 Como S. Giovanni 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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