From Bologna - 2h30
Weekend in Rapallo from Bologna: the Riviera without motorway.
Bologna-Rapallo in 2h30 with one change in Milan. A weekend of sea in Tigullio without taking A1 and A7, without summer queues, without the usual Amalfi Coast.
Transport
Bologna-Rapallo: all options.
Train via Milan
Standard solution. Bologna-Milan 1h (Frecciarossa or Italo), quick change Milan Centrale, Milan-Rapallo 1h45. Coordinated connections, single ticket.
Train via Genoa
Alternative: Bologna-Genoa direct (3h30 Intercity), then Genoa-Rapallo (35 min regional). Cheaper but slower.
Car
A1 Bologna-Milan (2h), A7 Milan-Genoa (1h), A12 Genoa-Rapallo (30 min). Tolls EUR 30-35. Avoid in peak season.
Plane
Bologna-Genoa only special flights. Generally not convenient for Tigullio.
Itinerary
Complete 2-day weekend.
Saturday morning
Morning train Bologna-Rapallo (depart 7:30, arrive 10am). Check-in. Seafront, market, trattoria lunch.
Saturday afternoon
Portofino trip: train-boat going, walk back. Castello Brown, piazzetta, sunset. SML dinner. Portofino guide.
Sunday morning
Camogli: 10 min train, colourful seafront, Recco focaccia. Village lunch. Where to eat.
Sunday afternoon
Montallegro cable car or coastal trail. Seafront aperitivo. Evening train back Bologna.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
From Bologna?
Train 2h30 change in Milan: Bologna-Milan 1h + Milan-Rapallo 1h45.
By car?
Yes 3h via A1+A7-A12. Tolls EUR 30-35. Avoid summer weekends.
Weekend cost?
2 people: EUR 350-620 total low season.
vs closer destinations?
Yes for Tigullio specific: historic villages, focaccia, coastal trails, less mainstream.
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