There are 5 ways to get from Varese to Rapallo 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
best- Take the train from Varese Nord to Milano Cadornatrain R22 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Rapallotrain Ic
4h 11m€23–48Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varese to Milano Repubblicatrain S5
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Rapallotrain Ic
4h 19m€22–46Bus
- Take the bus from Como Grandate to Genoabus 495
6h 17m€28–42Drive 219.1 km
- Drive from Varese to Rapallocar 219.1 km
2h 20m€36–52Train #2
- Take the train from Chiasso to Rapallotrain Ec
5h 24m€68–104
Varese to Rapallo by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varese to Rapallo is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Varese to Rapallo is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Varese to Rapallo. However, there are services departing from Varese - Stazione FNM and arriving at Brignole Fs/ via Como Grandate and Marittima/Principe Fs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Varese to Rapallo. However, there are services departing from Varese Nord and arriving at Rapallo via Cadorna Fn M2 and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Varese and Rapallo is 222 km. The road distance is 219.1 km.
The best way to get from Varese to Rapallo without a car is to train via Milan which takes 4h 11m and costs €22 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Varese to Rapallo, including transfers.
Varese to Rapallo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Como Grandate station.
Varese to Rapallo train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varese Nord station.
The best way to get from Varese to Rapallo is to train via Milan which takes 4h 11m and costs €22 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Varese, Italy and Rapallo, Italy?
You can take a train from Varese Nord to Rapallo via Milano Cadorna, Cadorna Fn M2, Centrale Fs, and Milano Centrale in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Como Grandate to Genoa once daily. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese Nord to Milano Cadorna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Milano Repubblica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Como Grandate to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Varese to Rapallo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
Varese to Rapallo train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Milano Cadorna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varese to Rapallo is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Varese to Rapallo.
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