The average train between Basel and Rapallo takes 9h 27m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Rapallo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Rapallo. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Rapallo at 10:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 9h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Rapallo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Rapallo. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Rapallo station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
Basel to Rapallo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Rapallo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Rapallo station.
Book your Basel to Rapallo train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Basel and Rapallo is 379 km. The road distance is 496 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Rapallo via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 8h 4m.