Civitavecchia to Rome train

[Anthony327]

Is it easy and any issues? Thinking of just doing it this time and then walking Rome.

 

Anyone try this and did it work out well?

[Esprit]

Is it easy and any issues? Thinking of just doing it this time and then walking Rome.

 

Anyone try this and did it work out well?

 

I did and it was easy. You simply follow the crowd of other cruise passengers that are heading towards the station once you get off the port shuttle bus. It's about a 10 minute walk and you can buy your train ticket from mobile (official) ticket sellers on the way so no queues to worry about at the station.

 

The train will be mostly full of cruise passengers and you can either get off at the St Petro stop to go right through to the Rome terminal.

 

Obviously check the timetable for coming back and allow plenty of time.

[Pean]

The train to Rome and self tour is easy to do. To the train station from the port entrance is about a 10 min walk. The only problem we had is the ship supplied a Monday to Saturday timetable and we were there on a Sunday so when it was time to get the return train the one we were going to catch did not run but all worked out even though a bit stressful

[dln929]

Take the free shuttle provided by port authority, which will drop you off at the top of the street. Walk down to street where you will find the train station. Buy tickets. Get on and arrive in Rome. Easy~

 

If you go to the Italian train website, http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=ad1ce14114bc9110VgnVCM10000080a3e90aRCRD, you can look up schedules in advance. If you're flexible with time you may be able to snag a 9 euro "Mini" fare. You can also register and buy your tickets on line and print them out at home.

[Anthony327]

Thanks.... We have a Monday port day.... Now just a walking route & maps.

[Nebr.cruiser]

It's easy enough. You don't really need a walking route, just turn right and follow the crowd. We did it with all our luggage after our cruise.

 

There are some steps to get up to the station and, depending on which train you get, you may have to go down and then up to another platform. Took some doing with our luggage, but on a day trip that wouldn't matter.

 

Our train was so crowded at first that we had to stand in the area between two cars with a mob of others for a while. Eventually we got seats.

 

Don't forget to validate your ticket in the yellow boxes before getting ont he train. Know ahead of time which station you want to get off at; for instance, for a day touring the city mostly on foot, Termini doesn't make sense.

[Travel Writing Mary]

We did this last year as well. Got off the ship quite early and there was no line at all at the ticket office in the little train station. 3,000 passengers on the Solstice and perhaps a dozen did the train option when we did. Had our map ready, got off at Termini, and did the Colleseum and Forum, had a nice lunch on a side street and were serenaded by an excellent guitarist, then walked back to the train station and got the train back to Civi in plenty of time. Just remember it is a LONG walk to the end of the track where you get the train to Civi; allow at least 15 minutes for that.

[dabear]

We did it last year and it was easy. I recall that you must take the shuttle from the ship to the port entrance. Then go right and cross the street (it's about 2 blocks). We bought the tickets right in the station. Since we had been to Rome before, we chose to go to the main terminal and when you exit there are alot of tour buses . We did a HOHO , got off at 2 spots, had lunch, dw shopped on the VIa Condetta (near Spanish Steps) , bought a purse (what else?) , got back on the bus to the train station & returned to Civi....

[nijh]

If you catch one of the later trains back be prepared to possibly stand as the train will be busy. It's a long way back standing!

 

Having said that doing it yourself is great and really easy. Take a look on tripadvisor, you can search for some suggested itineraries, then make sure you've got a small map just in case and enjoy the freedom to do what you want, when you want.

[Lastdance]

Is it easy and any issues? Thinking of just doing it this time and then walking Rome.

 

Anyone try this and did it work out well?

 

You most likely have two choices: Take the private train offered by Celebrity as a shore excursion or use the Italian train system to Rome, making sure that you leave plenty of time to return to the ship!:cool:

[FLACRUISER99]

See this thread http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=513414&highlight=Venice+Hotel

[CathyCruises]

Some good advice here and some not so good. From the shuttle, turn right and follow the road three blocks to the station, keeping the sea on your right. When you get to the station, go into the newsstand and as for a BIRG ticket; they are €9 round trip and include use of the buses and metro in Rome. Be sure to validate in the nondescript yellow box. Don't bother waiting in line or any other method to buy tickets, this is by far the easiest!

 

Do not go NEAR Termini unless you absolutely have to! Most people start with the Colosseum; take the train to Roma Ostiense, and you will be connected to the Piramide metro station. Take the metro direction Rebibia for two stops to Colosseo. It is very simple!! From there you can walk to the Forum, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, the Spanish Steps, most of the major monuments. Then either take the metro or catch a cab to the Vatican. You can prebook tickets to the Vatican Museums to save time waiting in line, or skip the museum and go into the basilica, where the only line is for security. (The only way to see the Sistine Chapel is by buying tickets and walking through the entire museum complex. If you decide to do that, when you leave the chapel, be sure to exit through the back RIGHT door, which will take you right to the basilica and you will avoid a long walk and long lines.) Then you walk another 6 blocks and board the train at Roma St. Pietro for the ride back to Civitavecchia. A long but fascinating port day. Of course there are many other things to see but those are the ones most first time visitors want to see.