- Recommended
Museo del Castello
Museum in the seaside castle presenting exhibitions and cultural displays in one of Rapallo’s most recognisable historic buildings.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£13
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£17
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
1 h 29 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
1 h 36 m
Trains on 23 Sept
28
Distance
117 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pisa to Rapallo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pisa to Rapallo will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 28 trains from Pisa to Rapallo, including 12 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 117 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 45 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.
Regionale 19354 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 12308 · Regionale 12430
Regionale 19330 · Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12358
Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274
Regionale 19388 · Regionale Veloce 3261
Regionale 19382 · Regionale Veloce 3290 · treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034
FRECCIARGENTO 8556
FRECCIABIANCA 8616
FRECCIABIANCA 8626
Intercity 518
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+
Regionale Veloce 3278Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pisa to Rapallo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, while a coach costs an average of £73.
Distance: 117 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £73 Average Price | £35 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Pisa to Rapallo:
A train is £58 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Pisa to Rapallo costing on average £73.
Other travel options to Rapallo take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 35m.
Tickets start at around £16 compared to roughly £35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £19. The journey takes 2h 9m versus 1h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Pisa to Rapallo trains for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 19378 · Regionale 12244 · Regionale 12480 | 19:34 Pisa Centrale | 3h18 | 22:52 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8626 | 19:56 Pisa Centrale | 1h36 | 21:32 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 19382 · Regionale Veloce 3290 · treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034 | 21:40 Pisa Centrale | 3h15 | 0:55 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+ treno 3288 effettuato con bus GE034 | 22:43 Pisa Centrale | 2h12 | 0:55 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 23 September | |||||
InterCityNotte 796 | 4:27 Pisa Centrale | 2h04 | 6:31 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 19386 · Regionale 12214 | 5:25 Pisa Centrale | 2h52 | 8:17 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Intercity 658 | 5:42 Pisa Centrale | 1h49 | 7:31 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 19330 · Regionale 12218 · Regionale 12358 | 6:23 Pisa Centrale | 3h46 | 10:09 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Intercity 662 | 6:42 Pisa Centrale | 1h49 | 8:31 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 19388 · Regionale Veloce 3261 | 8:18 Pisa Centrale | 2h35 | 10:53 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ Regionale Veloce 3261 | 8:47 Pisa Centrale | 2h06 | 10:53 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Intercity 666 | 8:55 Pisa Centrale | 2h42 | 11:37 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 89512 | 9:24 Pisa Centrale | 2h36 | 12:00 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8606+ Intercity 666 | 9:48 Pisa Centrale | 1h49 | 11:37 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale 19346 · Regionale 12230 · Regionale 12410 | 12:34 Pisa Centrale | 3h16 | 15:50 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
Intercity 674 | 13:39 Pisa Centrale | 2h00 | 15:39 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 510 | 13:47 Pisa Centrale | 2h11 | 15:58 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274 | 14:06 Pisa Centrale | 2h35 | 16:41 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale 19354 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 12308 · Regionale 12430 | 14:33 Pisa Centrale | 3h17 | 17:50 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 14:52 Pisa Centrale | 1h31 | 16:23 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18373+ Intercity 680 | 15:06 Pisa Centrale | 2h33 | 17:39 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 3278 | 16:06 Pisa Centrale | 2h35 | 18:41 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+ Regionale Veloce 3278 | 16:56 Pisa Centrale | 1h45 | 18:41 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Intercity 684 | 17:42 Pisa Centrale | 1h57 | 19:39 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 19372 · Regionale Veloce 3282 | 17:48 Pisa Centrale | 3h06 | 20:54 Rapallo station | 1 change | |
Regionale 19374 · Regionale 12242 · Regionale 12470 | 18:34 Pisa Centrale | 3h17 | 21:51 Rapallo station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8556 | 18:40 Pisa Centrale | 1h29 | 20:09 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 518 | 19:03 Pisa Centrale | 1h41 | 20:44 Rapallo station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Pisa to Rapallo run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 117 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 117 km |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:50 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Rapallo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rapallo trip today.
Museum in the seaside castle presenting exhibitions and cultural displays in one of Rapallo’s most recognisable historic buildings.
Compact lace museum in a historic villa, showing local craftsmanship, tools and delicate pieces linked to Ligurian textile traditions.
Gallery and exhibition space hosting changing art shows and cultural events inside the lakeside setting of Villa Tigullio.
Elegant seafront promenade lined with palms, harbour views and Belle Époque buildings; ideal for a scenic walk at any time of day.
Main square near the waterfront, surrounded by historic buildings and everyday town life, making it a useful and lively meeting point.
Public park around Villa Tigullio with lawns, trees and sea views, offering a relaxed green break close to the centre.
A thin Ligurian chickpea pancake baked in a wood oven. Simple, crisp and deeply traditional across the Gulf of Tigullio.
A savoury vegetable pie of Swiss chard, herbs and cheese in thin pastry. A classic Ligurian home dish eaten throughout the area.
Fresh pasta ribbons with basil pesto, potatoes and green beans. This is one of Liguria’s signature dishes and common around Rapallo.
Traditional Ligurian restaurant known for seafood and regional pasta dishes in a relaxed, classic setting near the seafront.
Established seafood-focused dining with refined Ligurian cooking and a polished atmosphere, popular for fish and local specialities.
Casual spot for pizza, farinata and Ligurian favourites, valued for an easy-going atmosphere and dependable traditional choices.
Rapallo is pricier than many Italian towns, with higher hotel and restaurant costs in peak season, though trains and simple lunches remain fairly reasonable.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; taxi tipping is optional, and small change at cafés is appreciated.
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Rapallo railway station -> Piazza Cavour, Rapallo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pisa 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.

Most Pisa to Rapallo trains use the Pisa Centrale to Rapallo station pair. Use this guide to compare Pisa and Rapallo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Pisa Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, Panetteria Binario 1
There is free Wi-Fi available at the McDonald's.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 20:30. Information desks are located just outside the station on Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II.
Luggage storage is there is a luggage storage office near the end of Platform 1.
Available at Pisa Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pisa Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pisa Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators, ramps, and disabled parking. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Pisa, Hotel La Pace, Hotel Maria.
Rapallo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Monique, Gran Caffe Rapallo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Rapallo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rapallo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rapallo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rapallo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rapallo: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Astoria, Hotel Vesuvio, Grand Hotel Bristol Resort & Spa.
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