The secondary airport of the city is the Rome Ciampino Airport which mainly deals with low-cost airlines. It is smaller and less connected to Fiumicino, not as good as the latter, but more affordable and suitable when a traveler has limited finances and wants to arrive in the Eternal City. There are several convenient means of transport linking the airport with the city center of Rome and all of them can suit various financial and taste possibilities.
Bus
Shuttle Bus
Direct shuttle buses are the compromise between affordability and convenience to the majority of travelers. A number of good firms run regular services directly to Roma Termini the main station of the railway and metro in the city.
The travel time is 35-50 minutes in case of traffic issues. These shuttles are simply undefeated as they provide a direct service and a baggage allowance with no baffling transfers. They leave clearly marked stands directly in front of the arrivals hall, and thus it is ideal to be used by first-time visitors. In rush hours, there may be some minimal delays because Rome has some of the worst traffic problems. During peak periods of travel, buses can easily get full.
ATRAL Bus
To travelers with an extremely low budget who do not mind a connection, the cheapest way to get to Rome is the ATRAL regional bus service.
It takes 15 minutes to Anagnina Metro Station (end of Metro line A) and then 20-25 minutes by metro to central Rome. The ATRAL bus does not enter into the terminal but takes you to the outside of the terminal and then you board the metro at Anagnina. This is because you will require a second metro ticket to complete the journey.
This is by far the most cost-effective method of getting to Rome. The metro transport is efficient. The ATRAL bus services are not as frequent as the private shuttles. Budget travelers, light packers who travel alone and anybody who does not mind switching to any form of transport.
Train
There is no train station inside the terminal complex of Ciampino Airport, but there are rail links with a short bus ride to Ciampino station.
ATRAL Bus – Ciampino Train Station- Termini
This is a hybrid choice that will utilize local bus service through the region rail to make a traffic-free ride to the city center. Total travel time is 30-40 minutes.
Get the ATRAL bus at the airport to Ciampino train station (approximately 5 mins and then reach a regional train that takes a direct ride to Roma Termini). The trains are very frequent during the day with intervals of 15-20 minutes.
The trains do not go through the congested traffic of Rome and therefore the time of arrival at the destination is more predictable. The rail connection is a very good one, especially comfortable and has more space than the buses.
Private Transfer
Prebooked single transfers provide utmost convenience and tranquility, particularly to people who believe in relaxing arrivals.
It works by booking online ahead of your arrival at the airport, you are then confirmed with the details of your driver, and he gets to meet you in the arrivals hall with a sign bearing your name. They will assist in carrying the luggage and will take you to your place of stay.
Pros:
Zero stress
Prepared and agreed fixed pricing.
Perfect with early morning arrival or late arrival.
Fabulous family and seniors travelers.
High-end cars that can be used on special occasions.
Cons:
Expenses are the priciest alternative to single travelers.
Requires advance booking
Best: First time visitors to Rome, family travelers with children, business travelers and any other visitor who comes too early or late at night and wants to be sure that he or she is comfortably transported.
Taxi
Quickest route and usually will take 25-35 minutes based on the traffic and where one is travelling to. Best suited to the groups of 3-4 travellers who could divide the expenses. Ideal to individuals with hefty baggage or mobility issues. 24/7 on-call.
In the case of single riders, it is more expensive than buses. May also be sluggish in rush hour traffic. Inadequate supply at high periods of arrival.
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
The fastest is to use an official taxi and is directly to your route which takes 25-35 minutes towards central Rome.
No, it does not have any train station within the Ciampino Airport. Nevertheless, you can use a short bus ride to Ciampino train station after which you can use a regional train to Rome Termini in 30-40 minutes overall.
Times of the transportation modes are different; taxis will take 25-35 minutes, shuttle bus 35-50 minutes, the combination of the ATRAL bus + metro will take 35-40 minutes, depending on the traffic situation.
Ciampino is minor, less congested, and is normally utilized by low-cost airlines and is useful in making easy arrivals and departures. Fiumicino is bigger and has more facilities and it has direct train to Rome. Select on the availability of flights and the price than the airports.
Ciampino Airport is located about 15 kilometers (9 miles), southeast of the historical centre of Rome. The distance is relatively short, which makes all ground-based means of transportation possible unlike in some large cities where the airports are as far as an hour.
