Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA), also known as Aeroporto di Roma-Ciampino “Giovan Battista Pastine”, is the second largest airport of Rome and is located 15 km southeast of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Rome by Express Train, Express Bus, Taxi, Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer), Uber or Car Sharing.
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
Transfer comparison from CIA airport to downtown
Overview of all transfer options from Rome Ciampino Airport to the City Center (Central Station “Roma Termini”)
| Transport | Travel time | Cost | More | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Express Train | 30 Min. | 2,70 € | Details |
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Express Bus | 60 Min. | 6 € | Details |
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Taxi | 45 Min. | 55 € | Details |
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Private Transfer |
45 Min. | 70 € | Details |
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Uber | 45 Min. | 50 € | Details |
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Car Sharing | 45 Min. | Individ. | Details |
Notices:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
30 minutes
Cost:
Description:
‘Ciampino Airlink’ (Shuttle + Train) from Ciampino Airport (Stop “Aeroport Ciampino” in front of Arrival Hall) to Central Station “Roma Termini” in the city
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
60 minutes
Cost:
6 € pp
Description:
Express Bus ‘Terravision’ from Rome Ciampino Airport (Bus stop in the shuttle bus area) to Central Station “Roma Termini” in the city, direct transfer
Official local taxis
Travel time:
45 minutes
Cost:
55 €
Description:
Taxi from Rome Ciampino Airport (in front of the Arrival Hall) to central Rome, to Roma Termini or directly to your accommodation in downtown Rome
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
45 minutes
Cost:
70 €
Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Rome Ciampino Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Rome or to your accommodation
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
45 minutes
Cost:
40 €
Description:
Uber from Rome Ciampino airport (pick-up location according to Uber app) to central Rome, Roma Termini or directly to your accommodation
Check local providers ↗
Travel time:
45 minutes
Cost:
Depending on selected car
Description:
Car sharing from Rome Ciampino airport (parking lot P5) to central Rome, to Roma Termini or directly to your accommodation
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