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Getting from Rome Airport to Civitavecchia Port

Justine Mellor

March 27, 2025

The distance between Civitavecchia Cruise Port and Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is approximately 70 km. You have four options when choosing transport from Rome Airport to Civitavecchia Port: taxi, Rome Airport transfer, bus, or train.

Given the limited direct public transportation options, the most convenient way to travel from Fiumicino Airport to Civitavecchia Port is by Rome Airport taxi or private transfer. Taxis at the airport charge a flat rate to the port and can get you there in around 45 to 60 minutes, making it a hassle-free option.

If you want to save money and don’t mind a longer journey, the Cotral Bus or regional trains are more budget-friendly options. The bus, which leaves once daily, is the only direct option.

If you’re not on a tight schedule, the train is a viable alternative, though it requires a change in Rome’s city center, extending the journey to over 2 hours.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€130	50min	24/7
Leonardo Express + Train	€25.20	105min	05:57–23:27
Cotral Bus	€8.60	80min	15:30–15:30
Welcome Airport Transfer	€148	50min	24/7

How to get from Fiumicino Airport to Civitavecchia Port by taxi

The most convenient way to get from Rome Airport to Civitavecchia Port is by taxi. As well as providing a door-to-door service, Rome Airport taxis are efficient and operate 24/7, so you can always rely on one being available.

The drive takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour in usual traffic conditions.

How much is a taxi from Rome Airport to Civitavecchia Port?

Taxis at the airport operate using fixed fares for journeys to Rome Cruise Terminal. So you can expect to pay €130 for your taxi from Rome Airport to Civitavecchia Port.

Remember that rates change at night and you may be charged for extra luggage (€1), more passengers (€5 per person), and tolls.

Most taxi drivers accept card payments, although this is never guaranteed. It’s always best to ask beforehand and carry some cash in the local currency (€) just in case.

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Taxis at Fiumicino Airport

Cost

€130

Trip Duration

50 Min

*Rates may vary unless you book a transfer in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 from Rome Fiumicino Airport.

Where do I get it from?

Rome Airport’s taxi ranks are conveniently located directly outside the arrivals areas of Terminals 1 and 3, making it easy for you to find transportation.

Official taxis are white with a “TAXI” sign on the roof and a ‘Comune di Roma’ logo on the side. You will also see the taxi license number on the doors, on the back, and inside the vehicle.

Convenience

Upon landing at Rome Airport, the last thing you want to worry about is getting to the train station on time to catch the next train. Taking an airport taxi from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Civitavecchia Port means relaxing and starting your holiday early. The bonus is that taxis are available 24/7, so no matter what time you land, one will be available.

Editor’s Note

Let the driver know that you are aware of the fixed fare to Civitavecchia Port.

Useful Tips

The taxis in Rome can take up to 4 people with 4 pieces of luggage.

It’s not customary to tip taxi drivers in Rome. However, if your journey was great, you can round up your fare to the nearest Euro.

There is an extra €1 charge for each additional piece of luggage that measures more than 35x25x50cm and a €5 surcharge for each additional passenger after the fourth.

You’ll also pay extra if your driver has to wait (€32 per hour).

Not all Rome taxi drivers speak English, so make sure you write down the address to avoid any miscommunications.

How to get from Fiumicino Airport to Civitavecchia Port by train

When it comes to public transport connecting the airport to the port, options are limited. Catching the train from Rome Airport to Civitavecchia Port is possible, but you’ll need to make at least one change.

First, you’ll have to take the Leonardo Express from the airport train station and get off at “Roma Trastevere Station” or “Ostiense Station” This takes around 30-40 minutes. Next, you can hop on an FL5 regional service to “Civitavecchia Station” in about 40 minutes. All in all, the trains take approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

*If you don’t fancy the 15-minute walk across the pedestrian access from the train station to the port, you can hop on the Portlink bus to get directly to the port. They depart from the station every 20 minutes, taking less than 10 minutes to reach the port gates.

How much is the train from Rome Airport to Civitavecchia Port?

The cost of the trains varies depending on which service you choose and the time of day. That said, a one-way ticket from Fiumicino Airport to Roma Ostiense typically costs about €8. Likewise, a one-way ticket from “Ostiense” to Civitavecchia Port starts at €4.60.

Altogether, you’ll pay €12.60 for the trains from Rome Airport to Civitavecchia Port.

Tickets can be purchased online in advance for the cheapest rates. Or, you can buy them from booths or self-service machines at the airport or train stations.

*If you plan on catching the Portlink bus from the station to the port, tickets cost just €2 and can be purchased at the newsstand or the bar inside the train station.