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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.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£3
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£3
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 6 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 6 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Marinella to Vatican is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Marinella to Vatican will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Santa Marinella to Vatican, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 52 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 6 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Marinella to Vatican among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, while a coach costs an average of £14.
Distance: 52 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£3 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price | £9 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Marinella to Vatican:
A train is £11 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Santa Marinella to Vatican costing on average £14.
Other travel options to Vatican take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 0m.
The journey is about 10m faster (46m by train vs 56m by car) and roughly £6 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£3 vs £9). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Santa Marinella to Vatican trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:49 S. Marinella | 0h50 | 16:39 Vatican | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:51 S. Marinella | 0h33 | 17:24 Vatican | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:00 S. Marinella | 0h54 | 17:54 Vatican | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:50 S. Marinella | 0h37 | 18:27 Vatican | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:05 S. Marinella | 0h47 | 18:52 Vatican | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:51 S. Marinella | 0h33 | 19:24 Vatican | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:59 S. Marinella | 0h44 | 19:43 Vatican | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:37 S. Marinella | 0h47 | 20:24 Vatican | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:51 S. Marinella | 0h33 | 21:24 Vatican | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:37 S. Marinella | 0h47 | 22:24 Vatican | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:50 S. Marinella | 0h49 | 22:39 Vatican | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:52 S. Marinella | 0h32 | 23:24 Vatican | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Santa Marinella to Vatican run on average 49 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:37, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 52 km distance in 53m.
Distance 52 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 49 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 4:37 |
Last train 23:47 |
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Discover the best of Vatican — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Vatican trip today.
A vast museum complex with classical sculpture, galleries, and papal collections, forming one of the essential art visits in Rome and the Vatican.
A series of papal rooms decorated by Raphael and his workshop, celebrated for High Renaissance frescoes including The School of Athens.
A museum section displaying ancient maps of Italy in an elegant painted corridor, valued for both cartographic history and decorative detail.
The grand forecourt before St Peter’s Basilica, framed by Bernini’s colonnades and a key gathering place for visitors and papal events.
A formal Vatican garden space known for the Lourdes Grotto replica, quiet paths, and a more secluded atmosphere than the main square.
A landscaped zone within the Vatican Gardens where guided routes reveal fountains, devotional monuments, and peaceful walking scenery.
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.
Pasta dressed with eggs, pecorino, black pepper and guanciale. This iconic Roman dish is widely served in trattorie near the Vatican.
Hollow pasta with a rich sauce of oxtail, tomato, celery and herbs. It reflects Rome’s traditional quinto quarto cooking.
Long-established delicatessen and casual eatery famed for pizza al taglio, supplì and sandwiches. Ideal for a quick, quality Vatican-area meal.
Busy traditional Roman trattoria near the Vatican, known for carbonara, amatriciana and hearty local classics in a lively setting.
Refined rooftop dining with polished Roman and Italian dishes, plus memorable views towards St Peter’s and the surrounding district.
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.
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Marinella 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.

Most Santa Marinella to Vatican trains use the S. Marinella to Roma San Pietro station pair. Use this guide to compare Santa Marinella and Vatican train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
S. Marinella has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food options include: Ristorante L'Acqua Marina, Il Bettolino
Free.
Ticket office support is available at S. Marinella. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at S. Marinella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at S. Marinella: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at S. Marinella: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel L'isola, Hotel Villa delle Palme, Hotel Cavalluccio Marino.
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