There are 4 ways to get from Rapallo to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), car, 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.
Train via Milan (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Rapallo to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
4h 11mCHF 27–47Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rapallo to Como Camerlatatrain Re13
4h 26mCHF 16–31Drive 235 km
- Drive from Rapallo to Luganocar 235 km
2h 30mCHF 40–57Train #2 (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Rapallo to Luganotrain Ec
4h 41mCHF 50–95
Rapallo to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rapallo to Lugano is to train which costs SFr 16 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Rapallo to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rapallo and arriving at Lugano. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Rapallo and Lugano is 240 km. The road distance is 235 km.
The best way to get from Rapallo to Lugano without a car is to train via Milan which takes 4h 11m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 50.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Rapallo to Lugano, including transfers.
Rapallo to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Rapallo station.
Rapallo to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rapallo to Lugano is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Rapallo to Lugano.
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What companies run services between Rapallo, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Rapallo to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 4h 11m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Rapallo to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–30
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
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