Civitavecchia to Rome Trains from £3.68

Departure station: Departing from Civitavecchia

When you travel from Civitavecchia to Rome by rail, you’ll start your journey at Civitavecchia train station. It’s located around a 10 to 15 minute walk away from the cruise port entrance. If you're arriving on a cruise, you’re likely to find shuttle buses taking passengers from the ship to the port entrance, from where you can either walk or take a local shuttle onwards to Civitavecchia station.

Civitavecchia station is compact and easy to navigate, but it doesn’t have a tonne of facilities as you might expect with big stations in busy cities. But it does have ticket machines, waiting areas and a café nearby, so you can grab a coffee or a light snack before boarding. Taxis also travel to and from Civitavecchia station, which makes travelling with luggage a lot easier.

As Civitavecchia is a popular stop for cruise passengers, it's a good idea to give yourself a little bit of extra time to get to your platform, especially on busy embarkation and disembarkation days.

Arrival station: Arriving at Rome Termini, Rome Ostiense or Rome Aurelia

When you get the train from Civitavecchia to Rome, you will arrive at one of three stations -

Rome Termini, Rome Ostiense or Rome Aurelia. These stations aren’t all the same, nor are they located in the same place, so it’s important to check your train tickets from Civitavecchia to Rome before buying or boarding.

Rome Termini is the main train station in the city, and it’s the best option for most visitors. It's connected to the metro, on lines A and B, numerous bus routes and taxis, making it very easy to reach popular tourist attractions such as the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps.

Rome Ostiense is ideal if you're staying in the Testaccio or Ostiense areas, or if you’re connecting to the metro. The station also has a taxi rank and regular bus services, should your journey continue on further afield. Rome Aurelia is a smaller suburban station that’s less popular, but it can be useful if you're staying in western Rome or travelling towards Vatican City.

The Civitavecchia to Rome route is operated by Trenitalia, with a choice of Regionale, Regionale Veloce (RV), Intercity, Frecciabianca and Frecciarossa trains. All of these services can provide direct journeys to Rome, but journey times, ticket prices and onboard facilities vary depending on the train you choose.

Frecciarossa high-speed trains

• Avg. duration: Around 54 minutes

• Departure station: Civitavecchia

• Best for: Travellers looking for reserved seating and additional onboard comfort.

• Onboard perks: Reserved seating, WiFi, power sockets and a choice of travel classes.

Regionale & Regionale Veloce trains

• Avg. duration: From around 47 minutes for Regionale services and 52 minutes for Regionale Veloce

• Departure station: Civitavecchia

• Best for: Budget-conscious travellers and those looking for affordable direct services to Rome.

• Onboard perks: Comfortable seating, luggage space and air conditioning on most services.

Intercity trains

• Avg. duration: Around 53 minutes

• Departure station: Civitavecchia

• Best for: Direct travel with reserved seating at a mid-range fare.

• Onboard perks: Reserved seating, air conditioning and luggage storage.

Frecciabianca trains

• Avg. duration: Around 48 minutes

• Departure station: Civitavecchia

• Best for: Fast direct journeys with more onboard comfort than regional services.

• Onboard perks: Reserved seating, air conditioning, power sockets and luggage storage.

Travelling from Civitavecchia to Rome is straightforward, especially if you follow the tips below and dedicate a little bit of time to planning.

• Allow extra time from the port: Though the station is close to the port, you'll first need to reach the port entrance using the cruise shuttle. You can then walk or take a local transfer to the station.
• Choose the right Rome station: For sightseeing and onward high-speed trains, Rome Termini is usually the best choice. If you're staying near Testaccio or Piramide, Rome Ostiense is likely to be more convenient.
• Regional trains offer flexibility: If you're not tied to a specific departure time, Trenitalia’s regional services are ideal as they operate frequently throughout the day.
• Check live train information: Trenitalia’s Civitavecchia to Rome train services are usually reliable, but platforms and departure times can occasionally change. Be sure to check regularly so you’ll know if anything changes.
• Travelling with cruise luggage: If you're disembarking from a cruise with larger suitcases, try to avoid the busiest trains immediately after ships arrive in port, as services can become crowded.

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