The average train between Lugano and Rapallo takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano 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 3 hours between Lugano and Rapallo. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Rapallo at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Rapallo. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Rapallo station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Lugano to Rapallo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Rapallo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Rapallo station.
Book your Lugano to Rapallo train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Lugano and Rapallo is 185.8 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Rapallo via Milano Centrale in around 4h 26m.