Civitavecchia (Rome)

Civitavecchia port is large and you can't walk out. The free port shuttle takes you to the exit (Largo della Pace); from there, 10–15 minutes' walk along the sea to the station and a regional train to Rome: about 50–60 minutes to San Pietro (Vatican) and 70–80 to Termini.

• Shuttle + regional trainRecommended

  Time: Approx. 1.5 h to the Vatican|Approx. price: Train approx. €5 per person

  The cheapest option; validate paper tickets in the machines before boarding

• Cruise coach to Rome

  Time: Approx. 1.5 h|Approx. price: Depends on the ship

  Some ships sell a return coach: it drops you in the centre and picks you up at a set time, with a guaranteed return

• Car with driver

  Time: 1–1.5 h|Approx. price: Price per vehicle

  For a group, you choose the route

Rome is far and trains can be delayed or hit by strikes: start back at least three hours before all-aboard time.

Embarking in Civitavecchia? Rome Fiumicino Airport is about 70 km from the port.

• Pre-booked transfer or taxiRecommended

  Time: Approx. 1 h|Approx. price: Approx. €130–170 per vehicle

  Easiest with luggage: it takes you to the terminal

• Train

  Time: About 2 h|Approx. price: Approx. €13 per person

  Regional train from the airport to Roma Trastevere, change for the Civitavecchia train, then the shuttle from the port entrance

There are several piers: follow your boarding documents. If you arrive by train, it's a 10–15 minute walk from the station to the port entrance, where you take the shuttle.