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Port guide: compare transport from Civitavecchia

Rome, Italy 25 transport option(s) compared
120 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Average

Civitavecchia

Port call at Civitavecchia, in Rome (Italy). Getting out of the port area takes a little planning, but the town centre is still walkable. The cheapest option, Port shuttle to Largo della Pace, is free, and the fastest takes around 8 min. A ship shuttle is also available, at around 60,00 €.

Port city 80km from Rome, but with good transport links. Civitavecchia can also be visited, but Rome remains the top priority!

Rome Cruise Terminal
Cheapest option Free Port shuttle to Largo della Pace
Fastest option 8 min Taxi to Civitavecchia station
Simplest option Port shuttle to Largo della Pace Very simple
Ship shuttle 60,00 € Please contact the company for further information.

Practical tips

  • Buy train ticket in advance
  • Be sure to validate your ticket before boarding the train!
  • Allow 2 hours for the journey to Rome

Warnings

  • Crowded train in high season
  • Must return before last train
  • Strikes possible
  • Long distance to Rome

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle 60,00 €

Please contact the company for further information.

Recommended local alternative Port shuttle to Largo della Pace

Free - 10 min - According to ship arrivals

Allows you to leave the port area legally and free of charge

Filter transport options

Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

25 option(s) shown for Civitavecchia

Port shuttle to Largo della Pace

Largo della Pace / Cruise Service Centre

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency According to ship arrivals
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Allows you to leave the port area legally and free of charge

Attention point

Does not go directly to the station or to Rome

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; internal shuttle useful if the ship docks far from the passenger exit

Source : Port Mobility Civitavecchia; Port of Civitavecchia

Walk to the city centre / Piazza Vittorio Emanuele

Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II / city centre

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Discover Civitavecchia without transport

Attention point

Limited interest if the main objective is Rome

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good option for a short local stopover, cafés and city walks

Source : Port Mobility Civitavecchia;

Port Mobility bus to Civitavecchia station

Civitavecchia Railway Station

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 6,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency According to schedule Port Mobility and ports of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Easier than walking to the station

Attention point

Paying when you can walk

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; practical option with children, luggage or tight timing on the train

Source : Port Mobility Civitavecchia

Taxi to Civitavecchia station

Civitavecchia Railway Station

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Available at Largo della Pace or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and practical with luggage or an imminent train

Attention point

Very expensive for short distances

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ask for the price before departure or check the meter

Source : Port Mobility Civitavecchia; services taxi locaux

Shuttle cruise to Rome

Roma Centro / Piazza Venezia

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 90 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and excursion
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Organised and reassuring solution if offered by the company

Attention point

Little flexibility, fixed hours and variable rates

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check on board to see if a Rome on your own shuttle service is available and the latest return time.

Source : Compagnies de croisière; Port Mobility Civitavecchia

Taxi to Rome Fiumicino Airport

Rome Fiumicino Airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 140,00 €
Estimated duration 50 min
Frequency Available by reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

High cost compared to combined rail/bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; booking in advance recommended for connecting flights

Source : Aeroporti di Roma; services taxi locaux;

Walk to Forte Michelangelo

Forte Michelangelo

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 22 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Emblematic site of the port accessible on foot

Attention point

Less interesting route if you go directly to Rome

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for a local stroll around the seafront and historic port

Source : Port Mobility Civitavecchia;

Walk to Civitavecchia station

Civitavecchia Railway Station

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Enables you to catch the train to Rome without paying for a shuttle service

Attention point

Fairly long urban walks with luggage or high temperatures

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a realistic option if you're travelling light and want to catch the trains to Rome

Source : Port Mobility Civitavecchia; RFI;

Train to Roma San Pietro

Roma San Pietro

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 5,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency Frequent regional trains according to Trenitalia timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

A very practical way of getting to the Vatican at reduced cost

Attention point

Need to walk or take the bus to Civitavecchia station

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, get to Civitavecchia station then take the train to Roma San Pietro.

Source : Trenitalia; Port Mobility Civitavecchia

Train to Roma Termini

Roma Termini

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 9,00 €
Estimated duration 85 min
Frequency Frequent trains from Civitavecchia
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

The most classic and economical option for getting to Rome

Attention point

Need to get to the station from Largo della Pace

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, walk or take the bus to the station, then take the train to Roma Termini.

Source : Trenitalia; Port Mobility Civitavecchia

SIT Shuttle Bus to Vatican / San Pietro

Saint Peter's / Vatican

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 12,50 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency Several departures according to SIT timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct from Largo della Pace to the Vatican area without going to the station

Attention point

Less flexible than rail and dependent on road traffic

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a good choice if your main objective is the Vatican, St Peter's Basilica or the Vatican Museums

Source : SIT Shuttle Bus; Port Mobility Civitavecchia

SIT Shuttle Bus to Roma Termini

Roma Termini

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 12,50 €
Estimated duration 90 min
Frequency Several departures according to SIT timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to Rome's main central station without change

Attention point

Time sensitive to traffic, especially on the way back to the ship

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the return timetable and allow plenty of time for boarding.

Source : SIT Shuttle Bus; Port Mobility Civitavecchia

Taxi to Tarquinia

Tarquinia

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 60,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Available by reservation or local taxi
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct route to Tarquinia and its Etruscan sites

Attention point

More expensive than bus or train

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm price and return before departure

Source : Services taxi locaux;

VTC to Tarquinia

Tarquinia

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 70,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct and comfortable for a short trip outside Rome

Attention point

More expensive than bus or train

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book return if stopover time limited

Source : Opérateurs VTC/NCC locaux;

VTC to Rome Fiumicino Airport

Rome Fiumicino Airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 150,00 €
Estimated duration 50 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer with price known in advance

Attention point

High cost but practical with luggage

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book with a wide margin if flying after disembarkation

Source : Aeroporti di Roma; opérateurs VTC/NCC locaux;

Taxi to the Vatican / St Peter's

Saint Peter's / Vatican

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 160,00 €
Estimated duration 70 min
Frequency Available by reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to the Vatican without trains or buses

Attention point

High cost and possible traffic in Rome

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with confirmed return time if short stopover

Source : Services taxi locaux; Port Mobility Civitavecchia;

VTC to Vatican / St Peter's

Saint Peter's / Vatican

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 170,00 €
Estimated duration 70 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Pre-determined price and direct route

Attention point

High cost for a single person

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with confirmed return time to port

Source : Opérateurs VTC/NCC locaux;

Taxi to Coliseum

Colosseum / Ancient Rome

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 170,00 €
Estimated duration 80 min
Frequency Available by reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to the tourist heart of Rome

Attention point

High cost and variable time depending on Roman traffic

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm return fare, waiting and return to port before departure

Source : Services taxi locaux;

VTC to Colisée

Colosseum / Ancient Rome

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 180,00 €
Estimated duration 80 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Comfortable for a Rome excursion at a known price

Attention point

High cost and return to be organised

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book the return if the stopover is short

Source : Opérateurs VTC/NCC locaux;

Taxi to Rome Ciampino Airport

Rome Ciampino Airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 190,00 €
Estimated duration 85 min
Frequency By reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to Ciampino airport

Attention point

Very expensive and possible traffic around Rome

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow a wide margin if flying after disembarkation

Source : Services taxi locaux;

Train to Tarquinia

Tarquinia Railway Station

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Regional trains according to Trenitalia timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Short, economical excursions outside Rome

Attention point

Need to get to Civitavecchia station then local connection

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check timetables and local transport between Tarquinia station and the historic centre

Source : Trenitalia;

Regional bus to Tarquinia

Tarquinia

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Variable frequency depending on Cotral timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Excursion to a nearby Etruscan town

Attention point

Schedules to be checked; return to be secured for a short stopover

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; interesting if you want to avoid Rome and visit a nearby historic site

Source : Cotral;

Train to Coliseum / Roma Ostiense

Colosseum / Ancient Rome

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 9,00 €
Estimated duration 90 min
Frequency Frequent trains to Rome then metro or walking
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Cost-effective option to visit the Colosseum, Forum and Ancient Rome

Attention point

Connection or walk required from arrival station

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to Civitavecchia station then train to Roma Ostiense/Termini and connection to Colosseo.

Source : Trenitalia; ATAC Roma;

Train to Bracciano

Bracciano

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 110 min
Frequency Variable frequency with correspondence
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

An excursion to the lake and castle of Bracciano

Attention point

Less direct route than Rome; return to be checked

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be reserved for autonomous passengers with verified timetables

Source : Trenitalia;

Train to Fiumicino Aeroporto via Rome

Rome Fiumicino Airport

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 130 min
Frequency Regular frequency with connections
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Rail option for getting to the airport without a long-distance taxi

Attention point

Connection required, inconvenient with a lot of luggage

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, train to Rome then connection to Fiumicino Aeroporto

Source : Trenitalia; Aeroporti di Roma;

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.