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Vatican Museums
A vast museum complex with classical sculpture, galleries, and papal collections, forming one of the essential art visits in Rome and the Vatican.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Rome Ciampino Airport to Vatican
Showing times and prices for 04 Aug
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
16 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome Ciampino Airport to Vatican is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome Ciampino Airport to Vatican will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave Rome Ciampino Airport for Vatican every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:251h08Rome Ciampino Airport11:33Vatican£31One-way0 changes- 6:501h11Rome Ciampino Airport8:01Vatican£31One-way0 changes
- 5:501h11Rome Ciampino Airport7:01Vatican£31One-way0 changes
- 11:001h31Rome Ciampino Airport12:31Vatican£31One-way0 changes
- 10:251h08Rome Ciampino Airport11:33Vatican£31One-way0 changes
- 6:501h11Rome Ciampino Airport8:01Vatican£31One-way0 changes
- 5:501h11Rome Ciampino Airport7:01Vatican£31One-way0 changes
- 11:001h31Rome Ciampino Airport12:31Vatican£31One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Rome Ciampino Airport to Vatican
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome Ciampino Airport to Vatican among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 16 km
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£3 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Rome Ciampino Airport to Vatican train times
The table below shows live departures for Rome Ciampino Airport to Vatican trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI240 · Regionale 12700 · Regionale 12500 | 5:55 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h20 | 7:15 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI240 · Regionale 20104 · Regionale 12502 | 5:55 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h36 | 7:31 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI242 · Regionale 12592 · Regionale 12504 | 6:30 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h16 | 7:46 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI244 · Regionale 20108 · Regionale 12506 | 6:55 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h36 | 8:31 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI112 · Regionale 20112 · Regionale 12508 | 7:50 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h11 | 9:01 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI112 · Regionale 5834 · Regionale 12508 | 7:50 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h11 | 9:01 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI246 · Regionale 20064 · Regionale 12512 | 8:35 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h26 | 10:01 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI246 · Regionale 20064 · Regionale 12512 | 8:35 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h26 | 10:01 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI120 · Regionale 20008 · Regionale Veloce 4130 | 9:00 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h31 | 10:31 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI124 · Regionale 20066 · Regionale 12514 | 9:35 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h26 | 11:01 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI128 · Regionale 20120 · Regionale 12516 | 10:10 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h21 | 11:31 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI248 · Regionale 20122 · Regionale Veloce 4132 | 11:25 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h06 | 12:31 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI144 · Regionale 20012 · Regionale 4500 | 12:00 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h31 | 13:31 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI250 · Regionale 20128 · Regionale Veloce 4134 | 13:10 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h21 | 14:31 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI156 · Regionale 12610 · Regionale 12572 | 14:10 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h21 | 15:31 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI156 · Regionale 12610 · Regionale 12572 | 14:10 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h21 | 15:31 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI252 · Regionale 12616 · Regionale 12530 | 14:50 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h11 | 16:01 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI166 · Regionale 12712 · Regionale Veloce 4136 | 15:15 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h16 | 16:31 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI180 · Regionale 12716 · Regionale Veloce 4138 | 17:10 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h21 | 18:31 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI254 · Regionale 20084 · Regionale 12666 | 17:35 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h26 | 19:01 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI186 · Regionale 20026 · Regionale 12544 | 17:55 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h21 | 19:16 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI188 · Regionale 12718 · Regionale 4504 | 18:10 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h21 | 19:31 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI190 · Regionale 20158 · Regionale 12546 | 18:25 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h37 | 20:02 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI198 · Regionale 12720 · Regionale Veloce 4140 | 19:10 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h21 | 20:31 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI204 · Regionale 20088 · Regionale 12548 | 19:30 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h16 | 20:46 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI210 · Regionale 12724 · Regionale 4506 | 20:10 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h21 | 21:31 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI216 · Regionale 12640 · Regionale 20388 | 21:10 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h08 | 22:18 Valle Aurelia | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI216 · Regionale 12640 · Regionale 20388 | 21:10 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h05 | 22:15 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI216 · Regionale 12640 · Regionale 20388 | 21:10 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h08 | 22:18 Valle Aurelia | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI216 · Regionale 12640 · Regionale 20388 | 21:10 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h05 | 22:15 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI218 · Regionale 20176 · Regionale 12552 | 21:25 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h07 | 22:32 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
| CIAMPINO AIRLINK CI226 · Regionale 20180 · Regionale 12554 | 22:10 Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h36 | 23:46 Rome S. Pietro | 2 changes | |
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Overview: Train from Rome Ciampino Airport to Vatican
Italy
Vatican City State
Trains from Rome Ciampino Airport to Vatican run on average 26 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 16 km distance in 1h 7m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 26 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 5:50 |
Last train 20:10 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Regionale from Rome Ciampino Airport to Vatican trainsRegionale trains will get you between Rome Ciampino Airport and Vatican from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Regionale
About
Regionale is the regional train service of national carrier Trenitalia connecting all of Italy. It is the most convinient way to travel to both big cities and the smallest villages all over the Italian country. The regional trains have different names depending on the region they serve, such as Treno Regionale Veloce (TRV) and Treno Regionale Lento (TRL). Treno Rock and Treno pop are the two new trains part of Trenitalia regionale fleet. Trenitalia Regionale offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets (economy and standard), return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and power sockets. The most popular routes for Regionale are between Rome and Milan, Naples and Florence, and Turin and Venice.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 7m
Cheapest Price
£2
Regionale frequency
26 a day
Luggage included
Free hand luggage allowance included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bar service available on some trains with snacks and beverages
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone
Complete guide to Vatican
Things to do in Vatican
Discover the best of Vatican — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Vatican trip today.
- Must visit
Raphael Rooms
A series of papal rooms decorated by Raphael and his workshop, celebrated for High Renaissance frescoes including The School of Athens.
- Recommended
Gallery of Maps
A museum section displaying ancient maps of Italy in an elegant painted corridor, valued for both cartographic history and decorative detail.
- Must visit
St Peter's Square
The grand forecourt before St Peter’s Basilica, framed by Bernini’s colonnades and a key gathering place for visitors and papal events.
- Recommended
Vatican Gardens
A formal Vatican garden space known for the Lourdes Grotto replica, quiet paths, and a more secluded atmosphere than the main square.
- Recommended
Giardini Vaticani
A landscaped zone within the Vatican Gardens where guided routes reveal fountains, devotional monuments, and peaceful walking scenery.
Bucatini all’Amatriciana
A Roman pasta with cured pork cheek, pecorino and tomato. It is a staple around Vatican dining streets and a classic of local everyday cooking.
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Pasta dressed with eggs, pecorino, black pepper and guanciale. This iconic Roman dish is widely served in trattorie near the Vatican.
Rigatoni con la Coda alla Vaccinara
Hollow pasta with a rich sauce of oxtail, tomato, celery and herbs. It reflects Rome’s traditional quinto quarto cooking.
Pizzarium Bonci
Long-established delicatessen and casual eatery famed for pizza al taglio, supplì and sandwiches. Ideal for a quick, quality Vatican-area meal.
Trattoria da Enzo al 29
Busy traditional Roman trattoria near the Vatican, known for carbonara, amatriciana and hearty local classics in a lively setting.
Les Etoiles Roof Garden
Refined rooftop dining with polished Roman and Italian dishes, plus memorable views towards St Peter’s and the surrounding district.
Euro (€)
Very small Vatican has limited lodging and dining; nearby Rome prices apply. Tourist areas are costlier than many Italian cities, though cafés and casual meals can still be reasonable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-15 for pizza slices, panini, or simple takeaway.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a standard restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale dining nearby.
- Coffee
- €1.50-3.50 for espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
FAQs: Rome Ciampino Airport to Vatican train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome Ciampino Airport to Vatican by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vatican, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Rome Ciampino Airport to Vatican can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £2, while the average price tends to be around £3.
The train journey from Rome Ciampino Airport to Vatican covers a distance of 16 km and takes approximately 1h 7m. Trains run 26 per day.
The train distance from Rome Ciampino Airport to Vatican is 16 km.
The first train from Rome Ciampino Airport to Vatican leaves at 5:50.
The last train from Rome Ciampino Airport to Vatican departs at 20:10.
Trains from Rome Ciampino Airport to Vatican run approximately 26 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Rome Ciampino Airport to Vatican.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Rome Ciampino Airport to Vatican.
To get from Rome Ciampino Airport to Vatican, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Rome Ciampino Airport to Vatican.
The cheapest way to get from Rome Ciampino Airport to Vatican is by train, costing approximately £2.
Booking trains from Rome Ciampino Airport to Vatican in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Rome Ciampino Airport to Vatican, typically involving a change at Roma Termini, is more functional than scenic. While the route offers glimpses of Rome's urban landscape, it lacks the sweeping vistas or picturesque countryside found on other Italian train routes.
Yes, a day trip from Rome Ciampino Airport to Vatican is feasible, with a travel duration of 1h 7m and a distance of 16 km. The frequency is 25 per day for trains.
A full day is typically sufficient to explore the Vatican's main attractions, including St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. However, art enthusiasts or those seeking a more leisurely pace might prefer two days to fully appreciate the extensive collections and historical sites.
Yes, you can take the train from Rome Ciampino Airport to Vatican.
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