There are 4 ways to get from Varese to Rapallo by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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
best- Take the train from Varese to Milano Repubblicatrain S5
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Rapallotrain Ic
4h 19m€23–46Bus
- Take the bus from Como Grandate to Genoabus 495
6h 17m€28–43Drive 219.1 km
- Drive from Varese to Rapallocar 219.1 km
2h 20m€36–52Train
- Take the train from Chiasso to Rapallotrain Ec
5h 24m€78–114
Varese to Rapallo by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varese to Rapallo is to train via Milan which costs €23 - €50 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Varese to Rapallo is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Varese to Rapallo. However, there are services departing from Varese - Stazione FNM and arriving at Brignole Fs/ via Como Grandate and Marittima/Principe Fs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Varese to Rapallo. However, there are services departing from Varese and arriving at Rapallo via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Varese and Rapallo is 228 km. The road distance is 219.1 km.
The best way to get from Varese to Rapallo without a car is to train via Milan which takes 4h 19m and costs €23 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Varese to Rapallo, including transfers.
Varese to Rapallo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Como Grandate station.
Varese to Rapallo train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varese station.
The best way to get from Varese to Rapallo is to train via Milan which takes 4h 19m and costs €23 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Varese, Italy and Rapallo, Italy?
You can take a train from Varese to Rapallo via Milano Repubblica and Milano Centrale in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Como Grandate to Genoa once daily. Tickets cost €18–28 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Milano Repubblica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Rapallo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Rapallo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Chiasso to Rapallo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Como Grandate to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Varese to Rapallo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
Varese to Rapallo train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Milano Repubblica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varese to Rapallo is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Varese to Rapallo.
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