The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Rapallo
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
3 h 28 m
Average duration
3 h 36 m
Trains per day
81
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 £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
To travel from Bologna to Rapallo you need to make at least one change.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 · Regionale TTPER 2082 · Regionale Veloce 327711:505h28Bologna Centrale17:18Rapallo station£241One-way2 changes
Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 32656:334h45Bologna Centrale11:18Rapallo station£241One-way1 change
Regionale 17807 · Regionale 94505 · Regionale Veloce 32666:356h06Bologna Centrale12:41Rapallo station£251One-way2 changes
2494+
Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 32653:307h48Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)11:18Rapallo station£261One-way2 changes
2422+
Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 32654:306h48Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)11:18Rapallo station£261One-way2 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+
Intercity 66912:513h28Bologna Centrale16:19Rapallo station£691One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9308+
Regionale TRENORD 2327+
FRECCIABIANCA 861911:513h32Bologna Centrale15:23Rapallo station£741One-way2 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 9320+
Intercity 68517:513h33Bologna Centrale21:24Rapallo station£1061One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9547+
Regionale 18307+
FRECCIARGENTO 855616:273h42Bologna Centrale20:09Rapallo station£641One-way2 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+
Intercity 67916:363h43Bologna Centrale20:19Rapallo station£1061One-way1 change
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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4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bologna to Rapallo train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Rapallo trains for tomorrow, Sunday 10 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2494+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454+ Intercity 657 | 3:30 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 6h49 | 10:19 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
2494+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454 · Regionale Veloce 3063 | 3:30 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 7h26 | 10:56 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
2494+ Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 3265 | 3:30 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 7h48 | 11:18 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
062+ Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 3265 | 4:10 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 7h08 | 11:18 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
062+ Intercity 583 · Intercity 670 | 4:10 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h29 | 13:39 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
062+ Intercity 604 · Intercity 669 | 4:10 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 12h09 | 16:19 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
2422+ Intercity 583 · Intercity 670 | 4:30 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h09 | 13:39 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
2422+ Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 3265 | 4:30 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 6h48 | 11:18 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
2214+ Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 3265 | 4:35 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 6h43 | 11:18 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454 · Regionale Veloce 3063 | 5:28 Bologna Centrale | 5h28 | 10:56 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454+ Intercity 657 | 5:28 Bologna Centrale | 4h51 | 10:19 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 3265 | 6:33 Bologna Centrale | 4h45 | 11:18 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale 17807 · Regionale 94505 · Regionale Veloce 3266 | 6:35 Bologna Centrale | 6h06 | 12:41 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460+ Intercity 1549 · Intercity 511 | 6:58 Bologna Centrale | 6h03 | 13:01 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9504+ Intercity 659+ TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005 | 7:31 Bologna Centrale | 4h08 | 11:39 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462 · Regionale 3023 · Regionale 12393 | 7:50 Bologna Centrale | 7h18 | 15:08 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403+ Regionale 18359 · Regionale Veloce 3266 | 8:02 Bologna Centrale | 4h39 | 12:41 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9508+ Intercity 1549 · Intercity 511 | 8:36 Bologna Centrale | 4h25 | 13:01 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Intercity 583 · Intercity 670 | 8:54 Bologna Centrale | 4h45 | 13:39 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 758+ Intercity 665 | 9:02 Bologna Centrale | 5h19 | 14:21 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale 17817 · Regionale 18510+ Intercity 670 | 9:05 Bologna Centrale | 4h34 | 13:39 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
9908+ Intercity 665 | 9:06 Bologna Centrale | 5h15 | 14:21 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9968+ Intercity 665 | 9:11 Bologna Centrale | 5h10 | 14:21 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9968+ Intercity 669 | 9:11 Bologna Centrale | 7h08 | 16:19 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 754+ BUS L754A+ Intercity 665 | 9:12 Bologna Centrale | 5h09 | 14:21 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Regionale Veloce 4021+ Intercity 670 | 9:27 Bologna Centrale | 4h12 | 13:39 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+ Intercity 637+ Regionale 12383 | 9:36 Bologna Centrale | 4h33 | 14:09 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Intercity 580+ Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 9:46 Bologna Centrale | 5h32 | 15:18 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 9:50 Bologna Centrale | 5h28 | 15:18 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
9912+ Intercity 665 | 10:06 Bologna Centrale | 4h15 | 14:21 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9972+ Intercity 665 | 10:11 Bologna Centrale | 4h10 | 14:21 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9972+ Intercity 669 | 10:11 Bologna Centrale | 6h08 | 16:19 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+ Intercity 665 | 10:36 Bologna Centrale | 3h45 | 14:21 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9618+ Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 | 10:56 Bologna Centrale | 4h22 | 15:18 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Intercity 604 · Intercity 669 | 11:05 Bologna Centrale | 5h14 | 16:19 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9916+ Intercity 669 | 11:06 Bologna Centrale | 5h13 | 16:19 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9974+ Intercity 669 | 11:11 Bologna Centrale | 5h08 | 16:19 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9974+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 11:11 Bologna Centrale | 4h12 | 15:23 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale Veloce 4029+ Intercity 674 | 11:21 Bologna Centrale | 4h18 | 15:39 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 11:36 Bologna Centrale | 3h47 | 15:23 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470 · Regionale TTPER 2082 · Regionale Veloce 3277 | 11:50 Bologna Centrale | 5h28 | 17:18 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9308+ Regionale TRENORD 2327+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 11:51 Bologna Centrale | 3h32 | 15:23 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
9920+ Intercity 669 | 12:06 Bologna Centrale | 4h13 | 16:19 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9976+ Intercity 673 | 12:11 Bologna Centrale | 6h08 | 18:19 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9976+ Intercity 669 | 12:11 Bologna Centrale | 4h08 | 16:19 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+ Intercity 669 | 12:51 Bologna Centrale | 3h28 | 16:19 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Intercity 606 · Intercity 673 | 13:03 Bologna Centrale | 5h16 | 18:19 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9924+ Intercity 673 | 13:06 Bologna Centrale | 5h13 | 18:19 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9978+ Intercity 679 | 13:11 Bologna Centrale | 7h08 | 20:19 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9978+ Intercity 673 | 13:11 Bologna Centrale | 5h08 | 18:19 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ Intercity 641+ FRECCIAROSSA 8623 | 13:36 Bologna Centrale | 3h59 | 17:35 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2490 · Regionale Veloce 3073 · Regionale 12437 | 13:50 Bologna Centrale | 5h55 | 19:45 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 17935 · Regionale 18520+ Intercity 684 | 14:05 Bologna Centrale | 5h34 | 19:39 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
9928+ Intercity 673 | 14:06 Bologna Centrale | 4h13 | 18:19 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9928+ Intercity 679 | 14:06 Bologna Centrale | 6h13 | 20:19 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9928+ Intercity 685 | 14:06 Bologna Centrale | 7h18 | 21:24 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ Intercity 673 | 14:36 Bologna Centrale | 3h43 | 18:19 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421+ Regionale 18383+ Intercity 684 | 15:02 Bologna Centrale | 4h37 | 19:39 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
9932+ Intercity 679 | 15:06 Bologna Centrale | 5h13 | 20:19 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9932+ Intercity 685 | 15:06 Bologna Centrale | 6h18 | 21:24 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9982+ Intercity 679 | 15:11 Bologna Centrale | 5h08 | 20:19 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 · Regionale Veloce 3037 · Regionale 3287 | 15:50 Bologna Centrale | 5h23 | 21:13 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
8134+ Intercity 685 | 16:06 Bologna Centrale | 5h18 | 21:24 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
8134+ Intercity 679 | 16:06 Bologna Centrale | 4h13 | 20:19 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
8134+ Intercity 687 | 16:06 Bologna Centrale | 7h16 | 23:22 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Intercity 597+ FRECCIARGENTO 8556 | 16:21 Bologna Centrale | 3h48 | 20:09 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Intercity 597 · Intercity 518 | 16:21 Bologna Centrale | 4h23 | 20:44 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547+ Regionale 18307+ FRECCIARGENTO 8556 | 16:27 Bologna Centrale | 3h42 | 20:09 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ Intercity 679 | 16:36 Bologna Centrale | 3h43 | 20:19 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9986+ Intercity 687 | 17:11 Bologna Centrale | 6h11 | 23:22 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9986+ Intercity 685 | 17:11 Bologna Centrale | 4h13 | 21:24 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9986+ Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3289 | 17:11 Bologna Centrale | 6h28 | 23:39 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 · Regionale Veloce 3041 · Regionale Veloce 3289 | 17:50 Bologna Centrale | 5h49 | 23:39 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482+ Intercity 687 | 17:50 Bologna Centrale | 5h32 | 23:22 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9320+ Intercity 685 | 17:51 Bologna Centrale | 3h33 | 21:24 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Intercity 1546+ Regionale TRENORD 2341+ Intercity 687 | 18:45 Bologna Centrale | 4h37 | 23:22 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
9948+ Intercity 687 | 19:06 Bologna Centrale | 4h16 | 23:22 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
9990+ Intercity 687 | 19:11 Bologna Centrale | 4h11 | 23:22 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552+ Intercity 687 | 19:36 Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 23:22 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale 17851 · Regionale 18339+ InterCityNotte 796 | 20:35 Bologna Centrale | 8h44 | 5:19 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9567+ Regionale 18339+ InterCityNotte 796 | 21:27 Bologna Centrale | 7h52 | 5:19 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
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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 0:14 |
Last train 22:55 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
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 - Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- CA.FÉ MAZZINI
- Gelateria Mazzini
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Camplus Mazzini
- Hotel Blumen
- Hotel Sant'Orsola City House
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms serving regional trains.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- 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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