The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Rapallo
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
5 h 4 m
Average duration
5 h 15 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Rapallo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Rapallo will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 5 trains that leave Bologna for Rapallo every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 168 km distance in an average of 5 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bologna to Rapallo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Rapallo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 168 km
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£23 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Bologna to Rapallo train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Rapallo trains for today, Wednesday 25 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+ Intercity 669 | 11:51 Bologna Centrale | 3h34 | 15:25 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Intercity 606 · Intercity 673 | 12:03 Bologna Centrale | 5h22 | 17:25 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9924+ Intercity 673 | 12:06 Bologna Centrale | 5h19 | 17:25 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9978+ Intercity 679 | 12:11 Bologna Centrale | 7h14 | 19:25 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9978+ Intercity 673 | 12:11 Bologna Centrale | 5h14 | 17:25 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 · Regionale TTPER 19247 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 12:33 Bologna Centrale | 5h08 | 17:41 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514+ Intercity 641+ FRECCIAROSSA 8623 | 12:36 Bologna Centrale | 3h59 | 16:35 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474 · Regionale Veloce 3033 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 12:50 Bologna Centrale | 5h28 | 18:18 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
9928+ Intercity 685 | 13:06 Bologna Centrale | 7h23 | 20:29 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9928+ Intercity 679 | 13:06 Bologna Centrale | 6h19 | 19:25 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9928+ Intercity 673 | 13:06 Bologna Centrale | 4h19 | 17:25 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 · Regionale 19249+ Intercity 684 | 13:33 Bologna Centrale | 5h06 | 18:39 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ Intercity 673 | 13:36 Bologna Centrale | 3h49 | 17:25 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9634+ Regionale Veloce 3033 · Regionale Veloce 3281 | 13:56 Bologna Centrale | 4h22 | 18:18 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421+ Regionale 18381+ Intercity 684 | 14:02 Bologna Centrale | 4h37 | 18:39 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Intercity 608 · Intercity 679 | 14:04 Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 19:25 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9932+ Intercity 685 | 14:06 Bologna Centrale | 6h23 | 20:29 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9932+ Intercity 679 | 14:06 Bologna Centrale | 5h19 | 19:25 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9982+ Intercity 679 | 14:11 Bologna Centrale | 5h14 | 19:25 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 · Regionale TTPER 19251 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 14:33 Bologna Centrale | 5h21 | 19:54 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 · Regionale TRENORD 10496+ Intercity 679 | 14:33 Bologna Centrale | 4h52 | 19:25 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ Intercity 675+ Regionale 12441 | 14:36 Bologna Centrale | 4h30 | 19:06 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478+ Intercity 685 | 14:50 Bologna Centrale | 5h39 | 20:29 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 · Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale Veloce 3285 | 14:50 Bologna Centrale | 5h23 | 20:13 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
8134+ Intercity 685 | 15:06 Bologna Centrale | 5h23 | 20:29 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
8134+ Intercity 887 | 15:06 Bologna Centrale | 7h16 | 22:22 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
8134+ Intercity 679 | 15:06 Bologna Centrale | 4h19 | 19:25 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Intercity 597+ ETRUSCHI LINE 18307+ Intercity 518 | 15:21 Bologna Centrale | 4h23 | 19:44 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9547+ ETRUSCHI LINE 18307+ FRECCIARGENTO 8556 | 15:27 Bologna Centrale | 3h53 | 19:20 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ Intercity 679 | 15:36 Bologna Centrale | 3h49 | 19:25 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Intercity 590 · Intercity 689+ InterCityNotte 899 | 15:54 Bologna Centrale | 5h59 | 21:53 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9642 · FRECCIAROSSA 9744+ Regionale 12451 | 15:56 Bologna Centrale | 4h10 | 20:06 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
9940+ Intercity 685 | 16:06 Bologna Centrale | 4h23 | 20:29 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9986+ Intercity 887 | 16:11 Bologna Centrale | 6h11 | 22:22 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9986+ Intercity 685 | 16:11 Bologna Centrale | 4h18 | 20:29 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 · Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3275 | 16:50 Bologna Centrale | 5h53 | 22:43 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482+ Intercity 887 | 16:50 Bologna Centrale | 5h32 | 22:22 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9320+ Intercity 685 | 16:51 Bologna Centrale | 3h38 | 20:29 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9946+ Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3275 | 17:06 Bologna Centrale | 5h37 | 22:43 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
9946+ Intercity 887 | 17:06 Bologna Centrale | 5h16 | 22:22 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9946+ Intercity 689+ InterCityNotte 899 | 17:06 Bologna Centrale | 4h47 | 21:53 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3924 · Regionale TRENORD 10483+ Intercity 887 | 17:33 Bologna Centrale | 4h49 | 22:22 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ Intercity 689+ InterCityNotte 899 | 17:36 Bologna Centrale | 4h17 | 21:53 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
9948+ Intercity 887 | 18:06 Bologna Centrale | 4h16 | 22:22 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9990+ Intercity 887 | 18:11 Bologna Centrale | 4h11 | 22:22 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552+ Intercity 887 | 18:36 Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 22:22 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
| Thursday 26 March | |||||
![]() | 06:33 Bologna | 5h08 | 11:41 Rapallo | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:33 Bologna | 5h04 | 15:37 Rapallo | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Rapallo
Trains from Bologna to Rapallo run on average 40 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 168 km distance in 4h 17m.
Distance 168 km |
Average train duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 40 |
Fastest train 4h 17m |
First train 00:14 |
Last train 22:55 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Italo from Bologna to Rapallo trainsRegionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Italo trains will get you between Bologna and Rapallo from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bologna to Rapallo train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Rapallo by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rapallo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Rapallo
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available via Piazza delle Nazioni.
- Ristorante Monique
- Gran Caffe Rapallo
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Astoria
- Hotel Vesuvio
- Grand Hotel Bristol Resort & Spa
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and intercity trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Ferry: Connections to nearby coastal towns
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