How to Get from Fiumicino Airport to Vatican City?
Fiumicino Airport (the largest airport in Italy and the main airport in Rome) is located about 30 km from the Vatican. To get from Fiumicino to the Vatican, you have several transport options available: shuttle buses or combinations of trains and metro. If you prefer more speed and comfort, you can book a private transfer or take a taxi.
Shuttle Bus
Two transport companies - Terravision and SIT Bus - offer shuttle bus services between Fiumicino Airport and the Vatican. The coaches depart from Terminal 3 of the airport.
Tickets are valid for all of that specific company's departures on that day, though priority is given only to the reserved time slot. It is recommended to arrive at the bus 15 minutes before departure.
Terravision
Terravision buses cover the distance between Fiumicino Airport and the Vatican in about 45 minutes. The stop near the Vatican is on Via Crescenzio.
The ticket prices are:
- Adult: €6/ one way
- Children under 5 years old: Free
SIT Bus
The SIT Bus company also offers transfers between Fiumicino Airport and the Vatican. On the way, the buses stop at Circonvallazione Aurelia 19, and the stop near the Vatican is Via Crescenzio 19. The transfer duration is between 45 minutes and 1 hour.
The ticket prices are:
- Adult: €7/ one way or €13/ round trip
- Children under 3: Free
Tickets purchased directly on the bus are more expensive.
Trains
There is no direct train between Fiumicino Airport and the Vatican. To go by train, you have the following options:
- Regional train to Roma Trastevere, and from there, another regional train to Roma San Pietro (the station near the Vatican). The total ticket price is €8, and the travel time is approximately 50 minutes.
- Leonardo Express train (€14) or any shuttle bus (€7 - €8) from Fiumicino Airport to Termini Station, and from there, a regional train to Roma San Pietro (€1). The total travel time will be approximately 50 minutes.
Train and Metro
Another transport option from Fiumicino to the Vatican is to take a shuttle bus or the Leonardo Express train to Termini Station, and from there, take the metro to either Ottaviano or Cipro stations.
Private Transfers
In certain cases, you might need a private transfer. The price per person is more advantageous when you are traveling in a group.
Taxi
Taxi fares are fixed and set by the authorities. A trip from Fiumicino Airport to Rome costs €55.
