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Palazzo Chigi di Ariccia
Baroque palace museum with richly preserved interiors and an important collection tied to the Chigi family. Often praised as one of the best historic house museums in the Castelli Romani area.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 1 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Rome Ciampino Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Rome Ciampino Airport will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 4 buses that leave Florence Santa Maria Novella for Rome Ciampino Airport on Fri, Jun 19, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 246 km distance in an average of 5 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 8 h 50 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Rome Ciampino Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Rome Ciampino Airport:
A bus is $0.26 (€0.21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Rome Ciampino Airport costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Rome Ciampino Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
Tickets start at around $34 (€28) compared to roughly $83 (€68) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $49 (€40). The journey takes 3h 35m versus 2h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
The table below shows live departures for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Rome Ciampino Airport buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:45 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h15 | 6:00 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:45 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h30 | 6:15 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 12h20 | 4:30 AM Rome Ciampino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 12h20 | 5:30 AM Rome Ciampino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
![]() | 8:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 8h50 | 5:25 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Rome Ciampino Airport run on average 29 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 152 miles (246 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 152 miles (246 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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Baroque palace museum with richly preserved interiors and an important collection tied to the Chigi family. Often praised as one of the best historic house museums in the Castelli Romani area.
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Picturesque hilltop center with elegant lanes, lake views, and a polished atmosphere around the papal palace. It is the most popular strolling area near Ciampino.
Scenic viewpoints around the crater lake are especially popular for photography and social-media-friendly panoramas. A top outdoor stop in the Castelli Romani area.
Historic parkland with stretches of the ancient Appian Way, ruins, greenery, and walking or cycling routes. Easily one of the most rewarding open-air heritage areas near Ciampino.
Rome’s iconic pasta with Pecorino Romano and black pepper, prized for its simplicity and bold flavor.
Classic Roman pasta made with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper, without cream.
Traditional pasta sauce from Lazio with tomato, guanciale, and Pecorino Romano, deeply tied to Roman cooking.
Historic restaurant serving refined Roman dishes near the Pantheon, famous for pasta and seasonal specialties.
Established Roman restaurant known for classic pasta dishes, meat courses, and a polished traditional setting.
Well-known central Rome dining room celebrated for Roman classics, cured meats, cheese, and excellent wine.
Airport prices are higher than in the city. Coffee is reasonable, but sit-down meals and convenience buys cost more.
Service is often included or not expected. Round up small bills, leave EUR 1-2 for good café service, and about 5-10% at restaurants only for notably good service.
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