🚍 Civitavecchia Portlink Bus: Your Cruise Connection Made Easy
Planning to cruise from Civitavecchia? The Portlink Bus is the most convenient and affordable way to get from the Civitavecchia Train Station to the Cruise Port—and back again.
🕒 Operating Hours
- Runs only on cruise ship days
- Service typically starts around 7:00 AM and ends by 6:30–7:00 PM
- Buses depart every 20–25 minutes
💶 Ticket Info
- Cost: €6 per person, each way
- Purchase: Pay cash directly on board—no advance booking needed
🚏 Route Details
- Direct route: Train station ↔ Cruise terminal
- Travel time: ~15 minutes
- Luggage-friendly: Space available for bags
📍 How to Find the Bus
- From Train Station: Exit and look for green buses marked “Porto” across the street
- From Cruise Terminal: Exit the terminal, turn left, walk to the corner, turn left again, and find the green buses waiting to take you to the station
🔄 Bonus Tip: Free Port Shuttle
- Inside the port, a free shuttle connects Largo della Pace (main service center) with cruise docks
- Runs every 20–25 minutes
- Great for navigating within the port itself
Whether you’re heading to Rome or returning from your cruise, the Portlink Bus is a stress-free way to bridge the gap. No reservations, no hassle—just hop on and go.
🎟️ What Is the BIRG Ticket?
BIRG stands for Biglietto Integrato Regionale Giornaliero — a regional integrated day ticket valid for unlimited travel until midnight on the day of activation.
🚆 What It Covers
- Regional trains (2nd class only) including Trenitalia to Civitavecchia
- Metro lines in Rome
- City buses, trams, trolleybuses (ATAC)
- Cotral regional buses
❌ Not valid for airport routes like Fiumicino Express or Leonardo Express
💶 Pricing (2025)
| Zones | Example Route | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Rome → Civitavecchia | €9.50 |
| 2 | Rome → Tivoli | €7.20 |
| 1 | Within Rome (Zone A only) | €4.00 |
Rome (Zone A) counts as two zones, so Rome → Civitavecchia = 3 zones
🛒 Where to Buy
- Roma Termini station: newsstands, Tabacchi shops, Trenitalia counters
- ATAC ticket offices
- Cotral sales points
- Not available online — must be purchased in person
🧾 How to Use It
- Validate the ticket before boarding (machines at station or on board)
- Write your name on the ticket (required for inspection)
- Keep it with you at all times during travel
📍 Ideal For
Travelers using multiple transport modes in one day
Cruise passengers traveling from Rome to Civitavecchia
Day trips to regional towns (Tivoli, Viterbo, Santa Marinella)