From Ciampino to the center you have three options for public transport to the center of Rome transport - express buses to the center for 6 eur, a combination of bus + train for 2,70 eur and a combination of bus + metro for 1,50 eur.

	Travel time	Price
Express bus (without transfer)	40 minutes	7 eur
Bus 520/720 + metro (1 transfer)	approx. 75 minutes	1,50 eur
Bus AirLink + train (1 transfer)	approx. 45 minutes	2,70 eur

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All bus stops can be found in the area in front of the terminal, walking distance is less than 1 minute.

The information board shows which platforms each line departs from.

Express buses to Termini

The most convenient are the direct express buses to Termini Central Station, which do not stop anywhere else on the way.

There are several carriers to choose from, the largest of which is Terravision, the others being Flixbus (which sells tickets for the SIT Bus Shuttle) and Rome Airport Bus. All companies run on the same route.

The cheapest one-way tickets for 7 eur are sold by Terravision and Sit Bus, while the cheapest return tickets for 9,90 eur can be purchased from Rome Airport Bus. The other two carriers have a return ticket for 11 eur.

• Journey time to Roma Termini - 45 minutes
• Frequency - 20-60 minutes
• Fares - from 7 eur one way / 11 eur return
• Buy a ticket - terravision.com
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Last buses from the airport	21:30 Terravision	22:15 Flixbus	22:30 Terravision	23:30 Rome Airport Bus	23:30 Flixbus
First buses to the airport	4:15 Rome Airport Bus	4:30 Flixbus	4:40 Terravision	5:30 Flixbus	6:20 Rome Airport Bus

These buses stop at Stations 1 and 2 on the far left, about 100 metres from the arrivals hall.

At Termini station, all companies stop on Via Giovanni Giolitti (same stops as towards Fiumicino airport, so make sure you get on the right bus).

• Location of Termini stops on the map

ATAC city buses

Using bus lines 520 and 720 to the nearest metro stations is the cheapest way to get to the centre.

At the airport, they depart from platform 7 in front of the terminal.

• Bus 720 to B Laurentina metro station - runs every 20 to 30 minutes from 5:30 to 23:30, including weekends
• Bus 520 to metro station A Cinnecitá + Subaugusta - runs every 15 to 30 minutes from 5:30 to 23:30 including weekends

Total travel time from Ciampino Airport to the centre of Rome will be about 75 minutes. The combination of bus 520 + metro A is about 10 minutes faster.

A transfer ticket for 100 minutes costs 1,50 eur. This ticket will cover the entire journey from the airport to the centre.

You can also use a 24-hour ticket for 8,50 eur, a 48-hour ticket for 15 eur or a 72-hour ticket for 22 eur. Tickets can be bought at the "Roma" information booth in the arrivals hall.

However, it is much easier to pay with your own contactless card by attaching it to the reader inside the bus (only when boarding) or at the turnstile in the metro. For this payment, daily, 2-day or 3-day limits of €7, €12.50 or €18 respectively are set.

For detailed information on getting around the city, see our guide to Rome.

Bus + train

An alternative, and often the quickest, combination of a Trenitalia AirLink shuttle bus to Ciampino station and a train to Rome's main Termini station.

A ticket for 2,70 eur can be purchased on Trenitalia's website, where you can also get the exact timetable, or from a machine in the arrivals hall (still in the baggage reclaim room) or at the station. Don't confuse the airports - there are two in Rome, the larger Fiumicino and Ciampino.

Buses from Cimapino always connect to the train and run every 15 to 40 minutes during the day (up to 75 minutes at weekends) and you can check the exact timetable on the website: trenitalia.com/ciampino-airlink.

The journey takes between 35 and 45 minutes in total.

Public transport map

We have created a map of all the bus lines that serve Ciampino Airport.

Taxi

Regular taxis and apps cost about the same to get to the centre of Rome. 40 eur.

Taxis are easily available at all hours of the day and night, and there is a taxi rank right outside the arrivals hall.

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There is also a mobile app called Uber in Rome, but for the price of 40 eur it will still only find you regular white taxis, which have a flat rate from Ciampino Airport.

Direct cars via Uber usually cost more - around 55 eur to 60 eur.

Rent a car

A car is definitely not recommended when travelling to the centre of Rome, but if you want to head straight to the countryside or the beaches of the Lazio region from Ciampino Airport, a car is a great option.

There are many local and large international rental companies right in the terminal. Prices for weekly rentals in the summer season start at 160 eur.

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Transportation to Fiumicino Airport

Direct connections are only provided by the intercity Gaspari Bus service with irregular intervals (about once every hour or two). The timetable is not posted anywhere, but the information desk will tell you the departure times. The price per ride is 10 eur and is payable to the driver.

• Our tips and information about Fiumicino Airport

The only other way is with a transfer at the main station (Termini). The total journey takes at least 120 minutes. Allow a minimum of 4 hours to transfer between flights.