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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
$25
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 25 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vasto to Ciampino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vasto to Ciampino will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 2 buses that leave Vasto for Ciampino on Tue, Aug 04, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 177 km distance in an average of 4 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 4 h 34 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 Vasto to Ciampino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 15m. 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 bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Vasto to Ciampino:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vasto to Ciampino costing on average $33.
Other travel options to Ciampino take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 26m.
Tickets start at around $31 compared to roughly $83 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $52. The journey takes 4h 15m versus 2h 41m 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 FlixBus, Prontobus.
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 Prontobus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Prontobus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Ferrovie del Gargano | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 09:39AM | Duration 4h34 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Dicarlo Bus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Ferrovie del Gargano | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 10:39AM | Duration 4h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Prontobus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Dicarlo Bus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Dicarlo Bus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Dicarlo Bus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Vasto to Ciampino buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:55 AM Vasto | 4h15 | 5:10 AM Ciampino | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:05 AM Vasto | 4h34 | 9:39 AM Ciampino | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Vasto to Ciampino run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:55, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 109 miles (177 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 109 miles (177 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 2:55 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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