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Compare bus and train for Rome to Vatican
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Vatican among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €3, while a bus costs an average of €6.
Distance: 3 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€3 Average price Cheapest | €6 Average price |
49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Vatican:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Vatican costing on average €6.
Other travel options to Vatican take longer:
Bus takes on average 28m.
Live departures
Rome to Vatican train times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Vatican trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:26 AM Rome | 0h19 | 5:45 AM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:12 AM Rome | 0h19 | 6:31 AM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:27 AM Rome | 0h19 | 6:46 AM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:56 AM Rome | 0h21 | 7:17 AM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:12 AM Rome | 0h19 | 7:31 AM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:27 AM Rome | 0h19 | 7:46 AM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:42 AM Rome | 0h12 | 7:54 AM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:12 AM Rome | 0h19 | 8:31 AM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:42 AM Rome | 0h19 | 9:01 AM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:12 AM Rome | 0h19 | 9:31 AM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:42 AM Rome | 0h19 | 10:01 AM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:12 AM Rome | 0h19 | 10:31 AM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:42 AM Rome | 0h19 | 11:01 AM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:12 AM Rome | 0h19 | 11:31 AM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:42 AM Rome | 0h20 | 12:02 PM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:12 PM Rome | 0h21 | 12:33 PM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:42 PM Rome | 0h19 | 1:01 PM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:12 PM Rome | 0h19 | 1:31 PM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:55 PM Rome | 0h19 | 2:14 PM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:12 PM Rome | 0h19 | 2:31 PM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:27 PM Rome | 0h19 | 2:46 PM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:42 PM Rome | 0h19 | 3:01 PM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:12 PM Rome | 0h19 | 3:31 PM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:57 PM Rome | 0h19 | 4:16 PM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:12 PM Rome | 0h19 | 4:31 PM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:27 PM Rome | 0h22 | 4:49 PM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:42 PM Rome | 0h19 | 5:01 PM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:12 PM Rome | 0h19 | 5:31 PM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:27 PM Rome | 0h19 | 5:46 PM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:42 PM Rome | 0h19 | 6:01 PM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:57 PM Rome | 0h19 | 6:16 PM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:12 PM Rome | 0h19 | 6:31 PM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:42 PM Rome | 0h19 | 7:01 PM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:57 PM Rome | 0h19 | 7:16 PM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:12 PM Rome | 0h19 | 7:31 PM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:42 PM Rome | 0h20 | 8:02 PM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:12 PM Rome | 0h19 | 8:31 PM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:27 PM Rome | 0h19 | 8:46 PM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:42 PM Rome | 0h19 | 9:01 PM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:12 PM Rome | 0h19 | 9:31 PM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rome to Vatican
Trains from Rome to Vatican run on average 25 times per day, taking around 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 25 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:01, the last at 23:26. The fastest train covers the 3 km distance in 12m.
Distance 3 km |
Average train duration 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 12m |
First train 5:01 AM |
Last train 11:26 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Rome to Vatican
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Vatican by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vatican, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Rome to Vatican
Most Rome to Vatican trains use the Roma Tiburtina to Roma San Pietro station pair. Use this guide to compare Rome and Vatican train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Rome station do trains to Vatican leave from?
Getting to Roma Tiburtina from Rome city centre
Roma Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Tiburtina train station facilities and services
Roma Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Rock n’ Coffee Roma, Arabian Kebab, Ingredienti, McDonald’s, Numb's Bakery Café
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes. ATMs are located on the ground floor level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20. Information desks are located inside the main terminal. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Tiburtina: Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include B&B Rome Tiburtina, B&B Alba Domus Roma, Hotel delle Province.
Getting to Roma Tuscolana from Rome city centre
Roma Tuscolana is 3 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Tuscolana train station facilities and services
Roma Tuscolana has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Tuscolano, Osteria del Cavaliere
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Roma Tuscolana. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Roma Tuscolana. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Roma Tuscolana: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Roma Tuscolana: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Tuscolana: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include B&B Hotel Roma Tuscolana San Giovanni, Hotel Re di Roma, Hotel Tuscolana, Patriza’s Home.
Getting to La Storta from Rome city centre
La Storta is 14 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
La Storta train station facilities and services
La Storta has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at La Storta.
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