doemichael Posted August 26, 2009 #1 Share Posted August 26, 2009 We are traveling with Royal Caribbean and as we have visited Rome twice before we would like to get he train this time rather than go on an orginised excursion by RC. Can I ask for some tips, Is there a shuttle from ship to gates of harbour? How far is it to walk train station ? Is train expensive? I have tried looking up trains timetables and prices but not having much luck lol Not to good at this internet thing :rolleyes: I just cannot justify paying £55.00 sterling ( not sure price on $ for a coach from ship to Rome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSPLover Posted August 26, 2009 #2 Share Posted August 26, 2009 We are traveling with Royal Caribbean and as we have visited Rome twice before we would like to get he train this time rather than go on an orginised excursion by RC. Can I ask for some tips, Is there a shuttle from ship to gates of harbour? How far is it to walk train station ? Is train expensive? I have tried looking up trains timetables and prices but not having much luck lol Not to good at this internet thing :rolleyes: I just cannot justify paying £55.00 sterling ( not sure price on $ for a coach from ship to Rome. Go to my train site at www.ftroute.com/ItalianTrains.htm as all the answers to your questions are there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doemichael Posted August 26, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Go to my train site at www.ftroute.com/ItalianTrains.htm as all the answers to your questions are there. thanks , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euro cruiser Posted August 26, 2009 #4 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Also read through this forum - there are several current and recent threads on this subject covering it from all aspects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doemichael Posted August 26, 2009 Author #5 Share Posted August 26, 2009 thanks all sorted, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted August 26, 2009 #6 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I just did this a few weeks ago. The shuttle stop is about a 15 minute walk from the station. Just walk to the right along the shoreline- the station will be across the street. I easily made the 7:59am train, being ready to disembark as soon as the ship cleared. The shuttle bus left before it was full. Tickets are 9 euro, round trip and includes local Rome transportation. An extreme bargain. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doemichael Posted August 26, 2009 Author #7 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I just did this a few weeks ago. The shuttle stop is about a 15 minute walk from the station. Just walk to the right along the shoreline- the station will be across the street. I easily made the 7:59am train, being ready to disembark as soon as the ship cleared. The shuttle bus left before it was full. Tickets are 9 euro, round trip and includes local Rome transportation. An extreme bargain. :) thanks a lot, 9 euro ? for train , brilliant. I am a bit nervous of public transport in europe although have used it many times lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstducky Posted August 26, 2009 #8 Share Posted August 26, 2009 thanks a lot, 9 euro ? for train , brilliant. I am a bit nervous of public transport in europe although have used it many times lol No need to be nervous. The Italian train system was simple and easy! I just used it for the first time a few weeks ago and didn't have any problems with it whatsoever. Just remember to consult GSPLover's website. And always remember to validate your ticket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doemichael Posted August 26, 2009 Author #9 Share Posted August 26, 2009 And always remember to validate your ticket! yes definetly something I did not know lol I have used trains in Spain many time just never in Italy. I guess there has to be a first time for everything lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted August 27, 2009 #10 Share Posted August 27, 2009 thanks a lot, 9 euro ? for train , brilliant. correct- BIRG ticket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted August 27, 2009 #11 Share Posted August 27, 2009 thanks a lot, 9 euro ? for train , brilliant. I am a bit nervous of public transport in europe although have used it many times lol This website has great info (with pictures) showing step by step directions on how to use the train from Civitavecchia to Rome .... in addition to a lot of other very useful info: *****/2009/02/28/cruising-come-to-rome-for-the-day-2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doemichael Posted August 28, 2009 Author #12 Share Posted August 28, 2009 This website has great info (with pictures) showing step by step directions on how to use the train from Civitavecchia to Rome .... in addition to a lot of other very useful info: *****/2009/02/28/cruising-come-to-rome-for-the-day-2/ Thanks for the link , brilliant site, I am not scared now , I can do it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Canuck Posted August 28, 2009 #13 Share Posted August 28, 2009 we did this and I was attacked by a tree on the walk to the station...ok it was stationary and I walked into it...mind you I am 6 foot 4 inches....local guys were trimming branches and I guess they did not think leaving one sticking out at 6 foot 3 was a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doemichael Posted August 28, 2009 Author #14 Share Posted August 28, 2009 we did this and I was attacked by a tree on the walk to the station...ok it was stationary and I walked into it...mind you I am 6 foot 4 inches....local guys were trimming branches and I guess they did not think leaving one sticking out at 6 foot 3 was a problem I guess we will have to watch out for the trees then lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL67 Posted August 31, 2009 #15 Share Posted August 31, 2009 We used public transportation last week from FCO to Rome and then to Civitavecchia and returned the same way. It was pretty easy as long as you can handle your own luggage. In fact the most difficult part was getting the free shuttle back to the port gate. We were in line at the opening in the barrier, but as each bus arrived, others who came well after those of us in line would go around the barrier and get their luggage into the buses' luggage compartment first, filling the compartment. As a result, it took about 3 buses before we got on and even then we had to be very aggressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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