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Palazzo Rosso
Major art museum in a historic palace with works by Van Dyck, Rubens and Italian masters, plus notable decorative interiors.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rapallo to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rapallo to Genoa will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
On Sat 07 Nov, we found 43 trains from Rapallo to Genoa, including 32 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 24 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 35 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.
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Trains from Rapallo to Genoa run on average 47 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 39 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 24 km distance in 27m.
Distance 24 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 47 |
Direct trains 39 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:53 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Rapallo to Genoa.
The table below shows live departures for Rapallo to Genoa trains for today, Friday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Regionale 12461+ FRECCIABIANCA 8630 | 22:11 Rapallo station | 1h14 | 23:25 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale 12480 | 22:53 Rapallo station | 1h06 | 23:59 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3289+ FRECCIARGENTO 8596 | 23:40 Rapallo station | 0h57 | 0:37 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
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Regionale Veloce 3016 | 4:51 Rapallo station | 0h51 | 5:42 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 796 | 5:21 Rapallo station | 0h40 | 6:01 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale Veloce 3358 | 5:21 Rapallo station | 0h39 | 6:00 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale 12310 | 5:47 Rapallo station | 0h57 | 6:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 652 | 6:01 Rapallo station | 0h40 | 6:41 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12316 | 6:28 Rapallo station | 0h50 | 7:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12326 | 7:24 Rapallo station | 0h46 | 8:10 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 658 | 7:33 Rapallo station | 0h43 | 8:16 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12216 | 8:16 Rapallo station | 0h48 | 9:04 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 662 | 8:33 Rapallo station | 0h42 | 9:15 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3258 · Regionale 22812 | 8:41 Rapallo station | 0h50 | 9:31 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale 12344 · Regionale 12346 | 9:08 Rapallo station | 1h03 | 10:11 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale 12352 | 9:49 Rapallo station | 0h51 | 10:40 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3261 · Regionale Veloce 3028 | 10:54 Rapallo station | 0h46 | 11:40 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3063+ FRECCIAROSSA 8606 | 10:57 Rapallo station | 0h56 | 11:53 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Intercity 666 | 11:39 Rapallo station | 0h37 | 12:16 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12372 | 11:53 Rapallo station | 0h53 | 12:46 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 794 | 12:02 Rapallo station | 0h47 | 12:49 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3266 · Regionale 12044 | 12:42 Rapallo station | 0h44 | 13:26 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale 12382 | 12:51 Rapallo station | 0h55 | 13:46 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 670 | 13:41 Rapallo station | 0h35 | 14:16 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12392 | 13:52 Rapallo station | 0h54 | 14:46 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3270 · Regionale 12052 | 14:42 Rapallo station | 0h44 | 15:26 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale 12402 | 14:51 Rapallo station | 0h55 | 15:46 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 510 | 15:00 Rapallo station | 0h35 | 15:35 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 674 | 15:41 Rapallo station | 0h33 | 16:14 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12412 | 15:52 Rapallo station | 0h54 | 16:46 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8616 | 16:25 Rapallo station | 0h37 | 17:02 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale 12076 | 16:42 Rapallo station | 0h44 | 17:26 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale 12422 | 16:54 Rapallo station | 0h52 | 17:46 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 680 | 17:41 Rapallo station | 0h34 | 18:15 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12432 | 17:49 Rapallo station | 0h57 | 18:46 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3384 | 18:42 Rapallo station | 0h59 | 19:41 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Regionale 12442 | 18:51 Rapallo station | 0h55 | 19:46 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12448 | 19:25 Rapallo station | 1h02 | 20:27 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 684 | 19:41 Rapallo station | 0h35 | 20:16 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12452 | 19:51 Rapallo station | 1h00 | 20:51 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12458 · Regionale Veloce 2146 | 20:10 Rapallo station | 1h14 | 21:24 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
Intercity 518 | 20:46 Rapallo station | 0h48 | 21:34 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8626 | 21:34 Rapallo station | 0h29 | 22:03 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12470 | 21:52 Rapallo station | 0h52 | 22:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
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Major art museum in a historic palace with works by Van Dyck, Rubens and Italian masters, plus notable decorative interiors.
Sea-focused museum inside the old port area, covering navigation, migration and maritime life with interactive and family-friendly displays.
Refined palace museum displaying paintings, furnishings and frescoed rooms. Ideal for understanding Genoese aristocratic life and art.
Grand central square with fountain, theatres and banks. A practical starting point for exploring the historic centre and main avenues.
Historic street lined with palaces, courtyards and museums. One of Genoa’s most rewarding walks for architecture and city history.
Lively old harbour redeveloped for promenades, museums and sea views. Good for walking, boat trips and an easy family outing.
Chickpea flour pancake baked in a wood oven. A staple Genoese street food, prized for its crisp edges and simple maritime roots.
Twisted pasta with basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil and Ligurian cheese. Genoa is the historic home of this classic pesto sauce.
Thin layers of dough filled with chard, prescinsêua cheese, eggs and herbs. A festive Ligurian pie strongly linked with Genoese tradition.
Stylish long-running restaurant serving creative Ligurian and Italian cooking in an intimate city-centre dining room.
Historic confectionery and café known for chocolate, pastries and elegant old-world interiors in the city centre.
Traditional bakery-focacceria popular for classic Genoese focaccia and farinata in a casual local setting.
Moderate for Italy: dining and hotels cost less than in Rome or Milan, while local transport and coffee are fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up in cafés and taxis, or leave 5-10% in restaurants for notably good service.
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Most Rapallo to Genoa trains use the Rapallo to Genova Piazza Principe station pair, with some services arriving at Genova Brignole. Use this guide to compare Rapallo and Genoa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Genova Piazza Principe is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Piazza Principe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Salgari, Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Piazza Principe: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Continental Genova, Grand Hotel Savoia, Hotel Britannia.
Genova Brignole is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Brignole has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria da Toto, Trattoria Rosmarino
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Brignole. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Brignole. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Brignole: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Brignole: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Brignole: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bristol Palace, NH Genova Centro, Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi.
Genova Sampierdarena is 3 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Sampierdarena has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Zenzero, Trattoria da Mario
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Sampierdarena. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Sampierdarena. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Sampierdarena: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Sampierdarena: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Sampierdarena: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Galata, Hotel Bellevue, Hotel Helvetia.
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