The average train between Rapallo and Lugano takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Rapallo to Lugano. 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 Rapallo and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Rapallo is at 7:41 PM which arrives into Lugano at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rapallo to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Rapallo station and arriving at Lugano station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Rapallo to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Rapallo station.
Rapallo to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Rapallo to Lugano train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia.
The distance between Rapallo and Lugano is 185.8 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Rapallo to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 4h 21m.