There are 3 ways to get from Locarno to Rapallo by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Rapallotrain Ic
5h 6m€57–164Drive 266.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Locarno to Rapallocar 266.6 km
3h€47–67Bus
- Take the bus from Locarno to Como S.Giovannibus Bus
- Take the bus from Como to Milanbus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Rapallobus
7h 18m
Locarno to Rapallo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Rapallo is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Locarno to Rapallo is to drive which takes 3h and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Rapallo. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Rapallo via Como and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Rapallo. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Rapallo via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Locarno and Rapallo is 279 km. The road distance is 266.6 km.
The best way to get from Locarno to Rapallo without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €55 - €170.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Locarno to Rapallo, including transfers.
Locarno to Rapallo bus services, operated by Trenord, depart from Locarno station.
Locarno to Rapallo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
The best way to get from Locarno to Rapallo is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Rapallo, Italy?
You can take a train from Locarno to Rapallo via Milano Centrale in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno to Rapallo via Como and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 7h 18m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–120
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Rapallo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Rapallo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Bus from Locarno to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Como to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Rapallo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Como to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
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More Questions & Answers
Locarno to Rapallo bus services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Como S.Giovanni station.
Locarno to Rapallo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Rapallo is 267 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Locarno to Rapallo.
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