The cheapest and fastest trains from Rapallo to Lugano
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
3 h 47 m
Average duration
4 h 1 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
185 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rapallo to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rapallo to Lugano will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
To travel from Rapallo to Lugano you need to make at least one change.










Live departures
Rapallo to Lugano train times
The table below shows live departures for Rapallo to Lugano trains for today, Saturday 21 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:25 Rapallo | 4h33 | 15:58 Lugano | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:41 Rapallo | 4h17 | 17:58 Lugano | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:41 Rapallo | 3h47 | 19:28 Lugano | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:41 Rapallo | 4h17 | 21:58 Lugano | 1 change | |
| Sunday 22 February | |||||
![]() | 04:51 Rapallo | 4h07 | 08:58 Lugano | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:01 Rapallo | 3h57 | 09:58 Lugano | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:33 Rapallo | 4h17 | 11:50 Lugano | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:33 Rapallo | 3h55 | 12:28 Lugano | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rapallo to Lugano
Trains from Rapallo to Lugano run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 19:30. The fastest train covers the 185 km distance in 3h 47m.
Distance 185 km |
Average train duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 47m |
First train 04:48 |
Last train 19:30 |
Train companies: Intercity, Regionale, Trenitalia, Frecciarossa from Rapallo to Lugano trainsIntercity, Regionale, Trenitalia, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Rapallo and Lugano from £52. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Rapallo to Lugano train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rapallo to Lugano 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 Lugano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rapallo and Lugano
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Via Maraini.
- Ristorante Grand Café Al Porto
- Ristorante Trani
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Lugano Dante Center
- Hotel Federale Lugano
- Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
- Located in the main hall
- 116 places
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Ponte Tresa
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Funicular: Connection to Lugano city center
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