How to travel from Rimini to Rapallo, Italy

The distance between Rimini and Rapallo is around 377km (234 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Rimini to Rapallo by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RapalloRimini if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bologna Centrale then Genova Brignole and then to Rapallo.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to Genoa.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Drive

Drive to Rapallo.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance387km (240 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rimini and Rapallo

There are several options for getting from Rimini to Rapallo by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €59 ($59).

The distance between Rimini and Rapallo is around 377km (234 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 268km (167 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Rimini and Rapallo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rimini to Rapallo is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €59 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Rimini and Rapallo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rimini and Rapallo. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rimini to Rapallo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale and Genova Brignole. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Rimini and Rapallo. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rimini and Rapallo. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rimini to Rapallo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna, Genoa and San Martino 2/Papigliano. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

FlixBus, Itabus, Autokar Polska and Società Autocooperative Trasporti Italiani S.p.A. run regular bus services between Rimini and Rapallo. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rimini to Rapallo. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then Genova Brignole and then to Rapallo. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Rapallo is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Rapallo. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Rimini and Rapallo. The distance is around 387km (240 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rimini to Rapallo is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €43 ($43).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rimini and Rapallo

Transport options from Rimini to Rapallo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
€43($43)
once a week422km (262 miles)
Train via Parma4h 45m
€40($40)
once daily377km (234 miles)
Bus
6h 45m
€36($36)
every 20 mins449km (279 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€59($59)
on demand387km (240 miles)

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Airports near Rapallo

The following major airports near Rapallo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Rapallo
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
118km (74 miles) from Rapallo
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
123km (77 miles) from Rapallo