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Vatican Museums
A vast complex of papal collections with masterpieces from antiquity to the Renaissance. A global essential for art, history, and iconic galleries.
Cheapest price on Oct 24
$8
Average ticket price on Oct 24
$8
Fastest journey on Oct 24
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Oct 24
1 h 20 m
Buses on Oct 24
2
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ciampino to Vatican is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ciampino to Vatican will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
On Sat, Oct 24, we found 2 buses from Ciampino to Vatican, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 24 the direct buses cover the 17 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Sat, Oct 24 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Buses from Ciampino to Vatican run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) but you can travel from only $2 (€2) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 23:52. The fastest bus covers the 10 miles (17 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 10 miles (17 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 11:52 PM |
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Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Ciampino to Vatican.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Sitbus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Sitbus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Ciampino to Vatican buses for today, Friday, October 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:00 AM Ciampino | 1h20 | 9:20 AM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Ciampino | 1h20 | 10:20 AM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
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A vast complex of papal collections with masterpieces from antiquity to the Renaissance. A global essential for art, history, and iconic galleries.
Home to Raphael’s fresco cycles, including The School of Athens. These rooms are among the Vatican’s greatest artistic highlights and a major museum draw.
This gallery presents maps of Italy in a long frescoed corridor. It is both visually striking and historically fascinating within the museum route.
This broad ceremonial piazza is Vatican City’s main gathering place, offering classic basilica views, fountains, and a powerful sense of scale.
Bernini’s embracing colonnades create one of the world’s great urban spaces. Walk here for architecture, symmetry, and changing light across the square.
The basilica dome terraces deliver one of Rome’s most famous viewpoints, with close-up architecture and sweeping city vistas.
Cacio e Pepe is a Roman pasta with Pecorino Romano and black pepper. It is a local staple around Vatican City for its simplicity and strong regional identity.
Carbonara is pasta with egg, Pecorino Romano, guanciale, and pepper. It is one of Rome's most famous dishes and widely served in trattorias near the Vatican.
Amatriciana is pasta with tomato, guanciale, and Pecorino Romano. Though linked to Amatrice, it is a classic Roman favorite commonly eaten near the Vatican.
Traditional Roman trattoria in Prati known for pasta classics and a lively local atmosphere, convenient for Vatican visitors.
Long-established Roman restaurant near the Vatican serving cacio e pepe, amatriciana, and other regional staples in a classic setting.
Refined dining room in Prati with polished Roman and Italian dishes, strong wine list, and a more upscale atmosphere.
Very high tourist demand and limited lodging nearby make stays pricey. Dining is similar to central Rome, while transit costs are low if using Rome buses and metro.
Service may be included. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. Small change is fine at cafés.
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Vatican City Railway Station -> Piazza Venezia
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Most Ciampino to Vatican buses use the Ciampino, Via Luigi Einaudi / Viale John F. Kennedy to station pair. Use this guide to compare Ciampino and Vatican bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Ciampino, Via Luigi Einaudi / Viale John F. Kennedy is 2 km from Ciampino city centre. Public transport options include:
Ciampino, Via Luigi Einaudi / Viale John F. Kennedy has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Ciampino, Via Luigi Einaudi / Viale John F. Kennedy. ATMs are available at Ciampino, Via Luigi Einaudi / Viale John F. Kennedy.
Ticket office support is available at Ciampino, Via Luigi Einaudi / Viale John F. Kennedy.
Available at Ciampino, Via Luigi Einaudi / Viale John F. Kennedy: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ciampino, Via Luigi Einaudi / Viale John F. Kennedy: Basic accessibility features available.
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