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Museo del Palazzo Apostolico di Castel Gandolfo
Museum inside the papal palace presenting pontifical apartments and Vatican-linked history. A major cultural stop near Ciampino with refined interiors.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
201 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sarno to Ciampino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sarno to Ciampino will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 1 buses that leave Sarno for Ciampino on Tue, Jul 28, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 28 the direct buses cover the 201 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Tue, Jul 28 the slowest buses will take 2 h 55 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Sarno to Ciampino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $61.
Distance: 124 miles (201 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$17 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sarno to Ciampino:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sarno to Ciampino costing on average $17 (€17).
A train is $73 (€73) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sarno to Ciampino costing on average $89 (€89).
Other travel options to Ciampino take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
Train takes on average 3h 26m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€17) compared to roughly $37 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20 (€20). The journey takes 2h 39m versus 2h 13m 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 Express Bus, Express Bus.
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 Express Bus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Marozzi | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Marozzi | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Express Bus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Express Bus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Express Bus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
The table below shows live departures for Sarno to Ciampino buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, July 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:50 AM Sarno | 2h55 | 7:45 AM Ciampino | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Sarno to Ciampino run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:33, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 124 miles (201 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 124 miles (201 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€5) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 2:33 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
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