Ciampino to Rome: bus, train, taxi and transfer compared
Ciampino has no station of its own, so every public option begins with a bus. The direct coaches to Termini are the simple choice at around 8 euros, and the Airlink bus plus train is cheapest at 2.70 euros. The taxi is a fixed 40 euros inside the Aurelian Walls, which makes it good value for two or more people.
- Cheapest
- €2.70Ciampino Airlink · 55 min
- Fastest
- 35 minOfficial taxi · €40
- Taxi
- €40Official taxi · 35 min
Ciampino Airlink: €5.40 for the group, about 55 min. No booking needed.
Train
Ciampino Airlink
55 min
For the group€5.40
Ciampino Airlink
Trenitalia · bus to station, then train
- Per person
- €2.70
- Door to door
- 55 min
- Runs
- 06:00–22:30
- Frequency
- about every 40 min
- Board at
- Airlink bus stand on the airport forecourt
- Suitcases
- Awkward
Bus
Terravision
60 min
For the group€13estimate
Terravision
Direct coach · fare varies by date
- Per person
- €6.50
- Door to door
- 60 min
- Runs
- 08:30–22:30
- Frequency
- about every 40 min
- Board at
- Stall 1, across from international departures
- Suitcases
- Fine
Bus
Rome Airport Bus
60 min
For the group€16
Rome Airport Bus
Schiaffini · direct to Termini
- Per person
- €8
- Door to door
- 60 min
- Runs
- 05:00–22:30
- Frequency
- about every 45 min
- Board at
- Stall 3, across from international departures
- Suitcases
- Fine
Taxi
Official taxi
35 min
For the group€40
Official taxi
White Roma taxi · fixed 40 euros inside the walls
- Per person
- €40 per vehicle
- Door to door
- 35 min
- Runs
- 24 hours
- Frequency
- Rank outside arrivals
- Board at
- Taxi rank at the arrivals exit
- Suitcases
- Carried for you
Metro
Bus and Metro A via Anagnina
75 min
For the group€5.40estimate
Bus and Metro A via Anagnina
ATRAL bus, then metro line A
- Per person
- €2.70
- Door to door
- 75 min
- Runs
- 08:55–19:45
- Frequency
- about every 2 hours on Sundays
- Board at
- Bus stands on the airport forecourt
- Suitcases
- Awkward
Private car
Pre-booked private car
40 min
For the group€60estimateCheck price
Pre-booked private car
Meet-and-greet · price fixed when you book
- Per person
- €60 per vehicle
- Door to door
- 40 min
- Runs
- 24 hours
- Frequency
- Pre-booked
- Board at
- Driver waits in arrivals
- Suitcases
- Carried for you
Every option in detail
BusRome Airport Bus
- €8
- 60 min
- 05:00–22:30
- → Roma Termini
A single is 8 euros online and 9 euros on board, and the operator quotes about 40 minutes for the ride. Buy online or at the sales points in the arrivals hall. On 4 October the airport board shows departures from 05:00, with the last to Termini at 22:30.
BusTerravision
- €6.50 (estimate)
- 60 min
- 08:30–22:30
- → Roma Termini
Terravision advertises tickets from 6.50 euros, but the price moves with the date and the booking, so treat the figure as a guide. Luggage is free. On 4 October the first coach is 08:30 and the last is 22:30; the board shows 07:30 as the first on 5 October.
TrainCiampino Airlink
- €2.70
- 55 min
- 06:00–22:30
- → Roma Termini by regional train
One combined ticket costs 2.70 euros: 1.20 euros for the 10-minute bus to Ciampino station and the rest for the regional train to Termini. Trenitalia sells it online, in the app and at stations, but not the bus on its own. The change at Ciampino involves platform stairs, so it is hard work with large cases.
MetroBus and Metro A via Anagnina
- €2.70 (estimate)
- 75 min
- 08:55–19:45
- → Anagnina, then Metro A to Termini
The airport board for 4 October shows only five ATRAL departures to Anagnina, at 08:55, 10:45, 15:20, 17:30 and 19:45, so check the board for your day. The total is about 2.70 euros, made of the bus fare and a 1.50 euro ATAC ticket for the metro. The metro leg adds its own ride and wait, so this is slower than Airlink.
TaxiOfficial taxi
- €40 per vehicle
- 35 min
- 24 hours
- → Any address inside the Aurelian Walls
The fare is 40 euros per ride, not per person, and includes all supplements. Only white taxis with a TAXI roof sign and a licence number on the door are official. Anything else at the airport exit may be unlicensed and charge more.
Private carPre-booked private car
- €60 per vehicle (estimate)
- 40 min
- 24 hours
- → Your hotel door
Private transfers start at about 60 euros for a sedan, with a driver who tracks your flight. That is about 20 euros more than the taxi, in return for a fixed quote paid in advance and a named driver at the exit.
The same trip in a different situation
Arriving late at night
For an arrival around 00:30, nothing public is left. On 4 October the last buses to Termini, Rome Airport Bus and Terravision, leave at 22:30, and the Airlink bus also ends at 22:30. The airport rank is the answer: the taxi fare is a fixed 40 euros whatever the hour. A pre-booked car from about 60 euros is the alternative if you want the price confirmed before you land.
See the comparison →4 people, 4 suitcasesTravelling as a group of four
Taxi against buses is a short sum at Ciampino. Four Rome Airport Bus tickets cost 32 euros and four Airlink tickets cost 10.80 euros. The taxi is 40 euros for the whole car, so 10 euros each when four share, only 2 euros more per head than the direct bus and without the walk to the stop. Airlink wins on price but includes a train change with bags. A private sedan seats three, so a party of four needs a taxi or a larger car.
See the comparison →Practical tips
- There is no rail or metro station at the airport, so plan on a bus even for the cheapest route.
- Direct buses go to Roma Termini, where onward trains and metro lines are under one roof.
- Airlink tickets are sold by Trenitalia only as a bus and train pair. Validate the paper ticket before boarding the train.
- Check the airport bus board for your date. The Anagnina service shown for 4 October is sparse compared with the Termini buses.
- Buy Rome Airport Bus tickets online. On board the same single costs 9 euros instead of 8.
- Walk to the white taxi rank only. Fares to central Rome are fixed, so you do not need to negotiate.
Questions travellers ask
How much is a taxi from Ciampino to central Rome?
The fixed fare is 40 euros for the whole taxi to any address inside the Aurelian Walls. It includes all supplements and applies day and night.
What is the cheapest way from Ciampino to Rome?
The Ciampino Airlink bus and train combination costs 2.70 euros to Termini. Direct buses cost from 6.50 euros to 8 euros and avoid the train change.
How long does the bus from Ciampino to Termini take?
The direct buses take about 40 minutes on the road. Allow around an hour door to door including the walk to the stop and the wait.
Is there a train or metro at Ciampino airport?
No. You take the Airlink bus for 10 minutes to Ciampino station and continue by train, or an ATRAL bus to Anagnina for Metro A.
What time is the last bus from Ciampino to Rome?
On 4 October the last Rome Airport Bus and Terravision departures to Termini are at 22:30. After that, use the 40 euro taxi or a pre-booked car.
