HAL's Rome to Civitavecchia transfer....

[Boatdrill]

Is it by bus ? By train ? Any info would be appreciated.  

I checked the port threads...those posts are about going independently by taxi or trains.   

 

Edited January 6, 2023 by Boatdrill

[1ANGELCAT]

I did it twice by bus from the airport to the port.

[Hlitner]

All transfers between FCO and Civitavecchia are done via bus or van.  One can certainly DIY via train, but that involves one train change and still leaves you needing to get from the Civitavecchia train station to the ship.  The biggest hassle at the Civitavecchia train station is that unless your train happens to be on Track 1, moving your luggage out of the station becomes a hassle and involves steps.

 

If you don't want ot use HAL transfers (we seldom use a cruise line transfer) you can simply take a taxi or arrange for a private transfer from decent outfits like romecabs,com or romeinlimo.com.

 

Hank

[Boatdrill]

The HAL transfer will be from Rome (city) to the ship.   

Is it safe to say it will be by bus, and not train ? 

[oakridger]

Yes, From post #2 and #3 just above your most recent post:

 

From @Hlitner: "All transfers between FCO and Civitavecchia are done via bus or van."

 

From @1ANGELCAT: "I did it twice by bus from the airport to the port."

 

 

Edited January 7, 2023 by oakridger

[Sir PMP]

6 hours ago, Boatdrill said:

The HAL transfer will be from Rome (city) to the ship.   

Is it safe to say it will be by bus, and not train ? 

Yes, you're going by bus.

[Boatdrill]

9 hours ago, oakridger said:

Yes, From post #2 and #3 just above your most recent post:

 

From @Hlitner: "All transfers between FCO and Civitavecchia are done via bus or van."

 

From @1ANGELCAT: "I did it twice by bus from the airport to the port."

 

 

Thank you for your help. 

Another thread in the Ports forum mentioned a cruise line that has passengers purchasing their city- to-port (not airport-to-port)  transfer online for the train. I couldn't imagine HAL doing that for their pre cruise package guests, but one never knows.

Edited January 7, 2023 by Boatdrill

[Torquer]

@BoatdrillI would suggest looking at a private transfer.  For two people, it will likely be about the same price as HAL's bus transfer and if there are more of you, it will definitely be cheaper.  We have used romecabs.com twice and they are excellent.  They will pick you up at your hotel in Rome at the exact time you want and take you to the ship.

[LocoLoco1]

HAL does Multi-hotel stops with shuttle buses; bigger motor coaches for groups. HOWEVER, keep in mind that if you booked your own  hotel you must find your own way to the ship.