How to travel from Trieste to Rapallo, Italy

The distance between Trieste and Rapallo is around 564km (350 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Trieste 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 RapalloTrieste if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Rapallo.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)

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Bus

Take the bus to Venice Mestre and then to Genoa.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)

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Drive

Drive to Rapallo.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance564km (350 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trieste and Rapallo

There are several options for getting from Trieste to Rapallo by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Trieste and Rapallo is around 564km (350 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 387km (240 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Trieste and Rapallo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trieste to Rapallo is to drive which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Trieste and Rapallo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Trieste and Rapallo. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Trieste to Rapallo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Trenitalia run train services between Trieste and Rapallo. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Trieste and Rapallo. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trieste to Rapallo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Venice Mestre, Genoa and San Martino 2/Papigliano. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

FlixBus, Florentia Bus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Trieste and Rapallo. Buses run twice daily and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trieste to Rapallo. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Rapallo. instead which will take 6h 20m.

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 Trieste and Rapallo. The distance is around 564km (350 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trieste to Rapallo is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €56 ($56).

How do I get from Trieste to Rapallo

Compare travel optionsbetween Trieste and Rapallo

Transport options from Trieste to Rapallo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
€56($56)
once daily569km (354 miles)
Train via Venezia S. Lucia7h 15m
€57($57)
once daily586km (364 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9hrs
€45($45)
twice daily627km (390 miles)
Bus via Bologna9h 40m
€110($110)
once a week640km (398 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€85($85)
on demand564km (350 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