Ciampino to central Rome: bus, train, taxi or car

All the options together

Is there a train from Ciampino?

The airport has no railway station of its own. To go by train you first take a bus to Ciampino Città station and catch a train to Rome from there. That costs about €2.70 and takes roughly 50 minutes.

It's the cheapest way in, but you board twice, which is a nuisance with suitcases. So if you were searching for a train, the direct bus to Termini usually serves you better.

The bus to Termini

Direct buses run from the terminal to Termini station. There are several operators, Terravision among them. A ticket is €6–7 and the trip takes about 40 minutes.

Services are scheduled around arrivals, including late ones. That's the big advantage: even in the evening you won't be stranded. The downside is that the bus drops you at the station, not your hotel, so from Termini you carry on by metro or taxi.

A taxi at the exit

An official taxi into the centre charges a fixed €40, provided the address is inside the Aurelian Walls, and takes about 30 minutes. It's €35 less than our car, but there's sometimes a queue at the rank.

A car booked in advance

Your driver waits at the exit from arrivals with your name on a sign. Ciampino has a single terminal, so you won't spend long looking. Cars with drivers aren't allowed to wait in front of the building; the car stands in the area by car park P3, about 200 metres away, and the driver walks you over.

A saloon to central Rome or Termini costs €75. The Vatican and Prati are also €75, a 20 km drive of around 35 minutes. A saloon seats up to 3 people with 3 suitcases and hand luggage. A minivan for a group of up to 8 is €100.

The amount is fixed at the moment you book. If your flight is delayed, we'll see it from the flight number and move the pick-up free of charge. An hour's wait after landing, motorway tolls and luggage are already included. Child seats are free. You can pay the driver by card or in cash, with no prepayment.

Arriving late

Ciampino handles mainly Ryanair flights, and many of them land late in the evening or after midnight. At night you have three choices.

1. The bus, if its schedule is tied to your arrival.
2. A taxi from the rank at the €40 fare.
3. A car with driver that's already waiting for you. You see its price when you book, and it doesn't change afterwards.

If your flight comes from the UK or another country outside Schengen, passport control can take a while. The drive itself rarely takes more than half an hour at night.

Comparing costs for a group

For four people the bus comes to €24–28, plus the metro or a taxi from Termini. A minivan at €100 takes everyone and all the luggage to the door. For two travelling light, the bus is better value. For a family with suitcases on a late flight, not having to change matters more.

What to choose

• Daytime, light bags, a hotel near Termini: the bus at €6–7.
• Lowest possible cost and few belongings: bus plus train via Ciampino Città, €2.70.
• Happy to queue: the taxi at €40.
• After midnight, with children or luggage: the car at €75. You don't wait for the car; it waits for you.

If you're not heading into Rome

Ciampino is close to the Castelli Romani hills: Castel Gandolfo is 12 km away, about 20 minutes, for €75. A connection to Fiumicino airport is 30 km and around 40 minutes, also €75.

Before you travel

There are two ways to book a car: the form on the site or an email to info@italivia.com. In the form you only need the route, the date and the number of passengers, and the price appears straight away. The day before you land, you'll receive the driver's name and the car's number plate. If your plans change, cancelling is free as long as there are 24 hours or more to go before pick-up.