There are 8 ways to get from Zurich 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
6h 40m€42–64Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich to Chiassobus
- Take the train from Como Camerlata to Rapallotrain Re13
9h 45m€31–36Train
- 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
6h 45m€95–154Drive 440.6 km
- Drive from Zurich to Rapallocar 440.6 km
4h 47m€80–115Fly 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€95–241Fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane ZRH - GOA
7h 12m€108–291Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain
- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Rapallotrain
8h 1m€129–370Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain
7h 57m€128–322
Zurich to Rapallo by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Rapallo is to bus and train which costs €30 - €40 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Rapallo is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich 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 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Rapallo. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Rapallo via Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Zurich and Rapallo is 452 km. The road distance is 440.6 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Rapallo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Zurich to Rapallo, including transfers.
Zurich to Rapallo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Zurich to Rapallo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Rapallo is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 6h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €300 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Rapallo, Italy?
FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genoa once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Rapallo via Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale in around 6h 45m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–350
Flights from Zurich Airport to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–380
Flights from Zurich Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–220
Flights from Zurich Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–370
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Pisa Centrale to Rapallo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Rapallo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
Zurich to Rapallo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Rapallo is 441 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Zurich to Rapallo.
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