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Shuttle, trains and timing at Civitavecchia
The free shuttle runs from 5:30 to 23:00. Rome is about 1.5 hours from the port on a day trip, and about 50 to 90 minutes by train, plus the way to the station.
| Service | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Free port shuttle, every day (later if a ship arrives after 23:00) | 5:30 | 23:00 |
| Port to station line for cruise passengers, only on ship days, about | 7:00-7:30 | 18:30-19:00 |
| Tarquinia museum and necropolis, Tuesday to Sunday | 9:00 | 19:30 |
| Cerveteri Banditaccia necropolis, Tuesday to Sunday | 9:00 | 18:30 |
Tarquinia and Cerveteri are closed on Monday. On a Monday call, Rome is the better choice: the Colosseum has no weekly closing day. The Vatican Museums are closed on Sunday, except the last Sunday of the month.
Checked against the official website on 15 November 2026 · Official source: Port Mobility
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How long does it take to get to Rome?
On a day trip, the minivan takes about 1.5 hours each way from the port. A full Rome trip lasts about 9 hours: as an example, if you leave at 8:00 you are back at the pier around 17:00.
A private transfer takes about 1 hour for the 70 km.
How long does the train take?
The regional train on the FL5 line takes about 80 to 90 minutes to Roma Termini and about 50 to 60 minutes to Roma San Pietro, the stop for the Vatican. The Intercity to Termini takes about 50 minutes. Trains leave about every 30 minutes, and the line also stops at Roma Trastevere and Roma Ostiense.
On public holidays, until 12 December 2026, there are two extra trains on the line.
What time do I have to be back on board?
Your cruise line sets the time for each ship, and you will find it on your boarding documents, in the cruise app and on the signs in the port. Plan to be at the pier at least an hour before it.
A day trip is built around that time and returns you to the pier. On your own, add up the shuttle, the train and the walks, and leave a margin.
Which closing days should I remember?
Many state museums are closed on Monday. Tarquinia and Cerveteri are closed on Monday. The Colosseum is closed on 25 December and 1 January. The Vatican Museums are closed on Sunday, except the last Sunday of the month.
Civitavecchia cruise port: frequently asked questions
Is the port shuttle free, and when does it run?
Yes, it is free. It runs from 5:30 to 23:00, roughly every 20 minutes, and takes 10 to 15 minutes to Largo della Pace.
How long does the train take from Civitavecchia to Rome?
About 80 to 90 minutes to Termini and about 50 to 60 minutes to Roma San Pietro on the regional train. The Intercity to Termini takes about 50 minutes. Add the shuttle or the walk to the station.