What is the best way to get from Rome Ciampino Airport to the city? All information about transfer options and waiting times at CIA.
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Rome Ciampino is the oldest airport in Italy and now serves low-cost airlines. With about 4 million passengers per year, it is not very large. What is the best way to get from the airport to the center of Rome and from the city to the airport? How much time do you need at the airport?
How much time do you need after landing at Rome Ciampino Airport?
Getting off the plane at Ciampino takes the longest. You then walk across the airfield or take the bus to the terminal. The rest of the way is past the baggage carousels to the exit. You can be outside the airport within 30 minutes of landing. It only takes a little longer if you have luggage.
What is the best way to get from Ciampino Airport to the center of Rome?
The cheapest ways to get to Rome are the city bus lines and the train bus, but you have to change lines. Airport buses go directly to the central train station. Cabs and private pick-up services are the fastest and most convenient.
How long does it take to get from Rome Ciampino Airport to the city center?
The airport is located south of Rome in the suburb of Ciampino, about 15 km from the center of Rome on the Via Appia Nuova, which leads to the Basilica of St. John in the center of the city. Ciampino train station is about 5 km away.
City buses connect the airport to the underground lines A and B. Train buses and shuttle buses operate on an irregular schedule.
The times indicated refer to a destination in the city center around Via del Corso. Waiting times for public transport are included.
| Travel time | Price | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public transport | 90 minutes | 1.50 € per person | Bus 520 to Metro A, bus 720 to Metro B |
| Shuttle bus | 60-80 minutes (check timetable!) | 8.50 € per person | Change in Termini |
| Airlink bus + train | 60-80 minutes (check timetable!) | Train fare 2.70 € + local transport 1.50 € per person | Change in Termini |
| Cab | 30-50 minutes | 40 € up to 4 persons | |
| Private pick-up | 30-50 minutes | 70 € up to 4 persons |
Private transfer from the airport
The most convenient solution is to be picked up directly at the terminal. The driver will help you with your luggage and take you to your destination as quickly as possible.
Together with your reservation you can order 72-hour tickets for public transport, which the driver will give you.
As a newcomer to Rome, this service makes it easy to get to your destination without having to worry for long. Professionals enjoy the luxury and convenience.
Taxis at the airport
The taxi rank is located next to the airport exit.
There is a fixed price of 31€ for the trip to Rome for destinations within the Aurelian Walls. For more details, see our article on taxis in Rome.
As Ciampino is a small airport, it is possible that there are no taxis available. In this case, you can use the Free Now app to order a taxi.
Shuttle buses
The airport bus parking lot is located directly at the airport. They run regularly to the main train station.
“Airlink” train bus
The train bus runs to and from Ciampino station. You can book the bus on the Trenitalia website by entering “Ciampino Aeroporto” as the start or destination and another station, for example Roma Termini.
City buses
Rome Ciampino Airport is connected to Rome by two city bus lines.
Both lines can be used with a normal city bus ticket. The ticket can be paid for contactless on the bus and costs €2 for 100 minutes. Information about public transport tickets
Bus no. 520 departs every 20 minutes from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. from the Subaugusta stop on the A line to Rome Ciampino Airport and back.
Bus no. 720 runs from the Laurentina stop of the B line to Rome Ciampino Airport and back approximately twice an hour.
Car rental
A rental car is not essential for your stay in Rome. However, if you want to explore the beautiful and varied surroundings of Rome, a rental car is the first choice. Many car rental companies are located directly in the parking lot opposite the airport.
Other car rental companies pick up their customers at the airport.
How long before departure do I need to be at Ciampino Airport?
At Rome Ciampino Airport, there may be waiting times for baggage check-in and security checks. Depending on how many flights are being processed at the same time, baggage check-in can take up to an hour. We recommend arriving 1 hour prior to departure for web check-in and carry-on baggage, and 2 hours prior to departure for checked baggage.
At Rome Ciampino Airport
Ciampino is an airport where you don’t want to stay any longer than absolutely necessary. There are not enough seats and the range of stores and restaurants is limited. As the first flights take off at 6 a.m., some passengers spend the night at the airport and access at night is only possible with a flight ticket. The first airport buses leave from the main train station at around 4 am. Backpackers can therefore take a stroll through Rome at night before heading to the airport for an early departure.
