Ciampino Airport connects with Rome Termini by direct bus and by the Ciampino Airlink bus-and-train service. A taxi is another road option, while ATAC buses connect the airport to metro and rail stations outside Termini.
- Direct airport buses reach Termini in about 40 minutes.
- The Ciampino Airlink combines a roughly 10-minute bus ride to Ciampino railway station with a train to Termini.
- The one-way Airlink ticket between the airport and Termini costs €2.70.
- Rome’s taxi tariff sets a €25 minimum fare for a ride picked up at Ciampino Airport when no predetermined fare applies.
How does the Ciampino airport connection work?
Ciampino Airport has direct buses to Roma Termini and a bus connection to Ciampino railway station for onward trains. The choice is mainly between a single bus ride to Termini and a bus-and-train transfer.
Airport buses to Termini depart from stands opposite the International Departures area. The specific stop, schedule and fare depend on the operator, so confirm those details for your journey.
For the Airlink, start at the airport forecourt and take the bus to Ciampino railway station; from there, continue by train to Termini. This puts a road leg and a rail leg into one journey, rather than taking a coach all the way into the city.
Airport bus to Termini
A direct airport bus takes about 40 minutes to reach Termini, though that is an approximate journey time rather than a specific operator’s timetable.
Rome’s tourism information names SIT Bus Shuttle, Terravision and RomeAirportBus–Schiaffini among the operators connecting Ciampino Airport and Termini. Aeroporti di Roma also names ATRAL, COTRAL and Schiaffini, as well as SIT and Terravision. Check the operator’s details for its stop, route, schedule and fare before choosing a service.
Direct buses leave from stands opposite the International Departures area. Once you reach Termini, you can continue on foot or make a public-transport connection at the station. To get your bearings before setting off, the Termini station and neighbourhood guide covers the area around the interchange.
Bus and train via Ciampino station
The Ciampino Airlink connects the airport with Termini using a bus to Ciampino railway station and a train for the rest of the trip.
At the airport, board the Airlink bus in the square in front of the terminal at bus stand 6. It reaches Ciampino railway station in about 10 minutes without intermediate stops.
The bus leaves from outside the station exit on the platform 1 side; from there, continue by train to Termini. The average rail journey from Ciampino station to Termini is about 15 minutes.
Trenitalia’s one-way combined Airlink ticket from the airport to Termini costs €2.70 per person. You can buy tickets through Trenitalia’s website and app, at station self-service machines and ticket offices, through authorized travel agencies, and at authorized retail sales points.
The bus-only fare between the airport and Ciampino railway station is €1.20 one way when purchased separately; when it is part of a combined journey, it is added to the chosen rail fare. Trenitalia says discounts do not apply to the ATRAL portion.
Children under 4 travel free. Trenitalia also allows small registered pets in appropriate carriers, guide dogs and luggage of any size free under its stated conditions. Airlink bus and train services have dedicated seats for passengers with reduced mobility.
Taxi and other road options
A taxi from Ciampino Airport has a €25 minimum fare when no predetermined fare applies; the tariff amount is per ride, not per passenger, and applies at all hours.
Rome’s tariff document says applicable supplements are included toward that minimum rather than added on top. Find the taxi service at the Arrivals exit.
Licensed taxis are white, carry a TAXI roof sign and display their license number on the doors, at the rear and inside the vehicle. Rome’s tourism information page also gives 060609 and the CHIAMA TAXI app as ways to call a taxi.
ATAC bus 520 connects the airport with Cinecittà and Subaugusta Metro A stations and Capannelle railway station. The service operates daily, including holidays, from 05:30 to 23:30.
Bus 720 connects the airport directly to Laurentina Metro B station and boards at airport stand 4. These buses provide alternatives for reaching those connections, but they do not go directly to Termini.
Walking onward from Termini
Termini is a city-centre rail and public-transport interchange, with Metro lines A and B. If you are heading to Toffa Place, a two-star hotel near Termini, the station is about a five-minute walk from the hotel.
Before you go: verify fares and service
Fares, stops and departure details can vary by operator, so check the official site before you go. For Airlink tickets and the combined fare, consult Trenitalia; for a direct bus, use the relevant operator’s information. Airport bus stand details and the published ATAC connections are also worth confirming before you set out.
Airport guidance gives an Airlink departure interval of every 20 minutes, while Trenitalia does not state an interval. Confirm current departure details rather than relying on a fixed interval.
FAQs
How long does the direct bus from Ciampino Airport to Termini take?
The approximate journey time is about 40 minutes. It is not an operator-specific timetable.
How much is the Ciampino Airlink to Termini?
The one-way combined ticket costs €2.70 per person. A bus-only ticket between the airport and Ciampino railway station costs €1.20 one way.
Where do I catch the Ciampino Airlink bus at the airport?
Board at bus stand 6 in the square in front of the airport. At Ciampino railway station, the bus departs outside the station exit on the platform 1 side.
Can I take a taxi from Ciampino Airport?
Yes. Rome’s tariff sets a €25 minimum for a taxi ride picked up at the airport when no predetermined fare applies. The taxi service is at the Arrivals exit. If you are comparing Rome airport connections, the route from Fiumicino Airport to Termini uses the other main Rome airport.