Cruise transfers between Rome & Civitavecchia cruise port

There are no direct scheduled public bus services between Rome and Civitavecchia, but there is a good rail service between Civitavecchia and Termini Station, the main public transport hub in the centre of Rome.

You can change trains for Fiumicino Airport along the way, and there are cheap airport buses between Termini Station and Ciampino Airport.

Train is the cheapest transfer option, by far, for a transfer between Rome, its airports and Civitavecchia cruise ships.

The downside of using the train for cruise transfers

Civitavecchia railway station is about a mile/ over 1km from the cruise port.

Termini Station is a major Rome hotel district, but from elsewhere you'll need a taxi to/from your hotel.

The Rome - Civitavecchia train service is frequent but punctuality is not a strong point and delays are frequent.

Most trains are commuter style with no seat reservations, no luggage porterage and dedicated luggage storage within the carriage is designed for small bags. Much smaller than a typical aircraft cabin interior.

Most of the day the trains are not very full, but at peak commuter times you may not get a seat and have to stand.

So if you are old/frail or are travelling heavy (more than a large bag of 20kg/44lbs and a small shoulder bag) a cruise transfer by train may not be a great way to start/finish your cruise.

In 2019 a new rail service was launched called the Civitavecchia Express. This service is designed for cruise passengers, as it connects Civitavecchia with Roma San Pietro and Roma Ostiense stations. Civitavecchia station is about a mile from the cruise port but there are plenty of taxis and a local bus available to take you there.

Currently the Civitavecchia Express service runs only four daily journeys. Two in the morning, bound for Rome and two in the afternoon bound for Civitavecchia. The timetable was thought out to meet the needs of many cruise travellers who wish to visit Rome in a day. The train times are quicker and more reliable than the commuter trains, allowing an easier and with guaranteed seating, more comfortable transfer into Rome.

Rome - Civitavecchia cruise port by train - full details

We offer fixed price private transfers with a door to door service between:

- Civitavecchia and your Rome hotel or train station

- Civitavecchia and Rome's main airport Fiumicino

- Civitavecchia and Rome's other airport Ciampino

The private car service offers:

- Personal Meet & Greet by the driver at your accommodation, ship or airport

- Payment by credit card with no fees and immediate confirmation

- Choice of vehicle to suit party size and luggage capacity

- 24-hour help line

- Clear prices – no surprises. You pay only a small deposit up front

Noteworthy features of private car service:

Vehicles are licensed to enter the port and collect and drop you off at the cruise ship avoiding tedious shuttle transfers from the welcome centre outside the dock gates.

At airports the driver will meet and greet you as you exit the customs hall and will track the flight prior to its arrival.

At Civitavecchia the driver will meet and greet you airport style with a sign with your name on.

We also offer door to door private transfers between Civitavecchia cruise ships to other locations within Italy. Prices are on request using the enquiry form at the foot of this page.

Rome - Civitavecchia cruise port by private car- full details