How to Travel by Train Between Rome and Civitavecchia

It is easy to take the train between Rome and Civitavecchia if you need to catch a ferry or cruise ship, or if you have just arrived in Italy and want to visit the Eternal City.

This guide shows what it is like to travel by train between Rome and Civitavecchia, how to book tickets, and what the on-board experience is like.

The old fortress of Civitavecchia, with the cruise and ferry port visible in the background. ©AndyBTravels

Rome to Civitavecchia by train

Civitavecchia is a harbour town located approximately 70 kilometres (43 miles) from Rome as the crow flies, and it is a major international cruise port.

In addition to being a port of call – or even the starting or finishing point – for many international cruise lines, Civitavecchia also has numerous ferry connections, including routes to Sardinia, Barcelona, and even Tunis.

Fortunately, travelling between Rome and Civitavecchia is extremely straightforward, as the two are connected by regular train services.

Use the Omio search tool below to find the best train connection from Rome to Civitavecchia, or vice versa, on your chosen travel date – and to buy your tickets.

Trenitalia trains

All trains between Rome and Civitavecchia are operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia.

On the Rome to Civitavecchia route, Trenitalia runs several different types of trains, including:

• Regionale
• InterCity
• Frecciabianca
• Frecciarossa

Regionale services are the most frequent option.

These are regional trains without seat reservations, so you can simply board and take any available seat.

InterCity, Frecciabianca (Trenitalia’s oldest high-speed train) and Frecciarossa (their most premium high-speed train) are all long-distance services, and tickets for them always include a reserved seat.

Regionale trains have fixed ticket prices and are by far the cheapest option, while long-distance trains in Italy are more expensive and priced according to demand.

Although InterCity and Frecciarossa trains offer higher comfort levels, they are not significantly faster than regional trains on the short route between Rome and Civitavecchia, so you are usually best off choosing the service with the most convenient departure time.

A Regionale and Frecciabianca train at Civitavecchia station. ©AndyBTravels

Getting to the Port of Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia railway station is around 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) from both the ferry terminal and the cruise ship terminal.

To get between the port and railway station of Civitavecchia, you can take a taxi, which is usually readily available at both the port and the railway station.

The Port of Civitavecchia also runs its own bus and shuttle services – check their website for details.

Alternatively, you can walk from the railway station to the cruise or ferry port in case you’re travelling light, which should take you around 30 minutes.

Conclusion

With frequent train departures, it is very straightforward to travel by public transport between Civitavecchia and Rome.

Whether you are about to take a cruise or ferry, or have just arrived from one, you can reach Rome within an hour by train from Civitavecchia, making this the most affordable way to travel.

Once you reach Rome, it is also easy to travel to other destinations in Italy, for example by taking the Frecciarossa high-speed train to Florence or Naples.

Italian train tickets, regardless of your origin or destination, can be easily booked on Omio.