Overview
Civitavecchia serves as Rome's maritime gateway, handling hundreds of cruise ships and ferries annually to destinations across the Mediterranean including Sardinia, Corsica, Sicily, Spain, and France. Beyond its port function, the city offers Roman archaeological sites, thermal baths, and a 16th-century Michelangelo-designed fortress.
Beach · Day Trips · History · Museums · Transit Hub
Before you go
Connectivity
Phone centres with internet access are available on Via Dalmazia and Piazza Calamatta. WiFi hotspot exists on Via Gian Lorenzo Bernini near the station.
Food
The main street between the station and harbor has many affordable restaurants, pizzerias, and bars. Pizzeria al Ghetto is popular but opens only at night with limited pizza options.
Safety
Guard luggage carefully on commuter trains to Rome—thieves target bags left in the center boarding section.
Transport
Civitavecchia is Rome's main seaport. Trains to Roma Termini take 80-90 minutes and cost €5-15. The port is about 10 minutes' walk from the train station along the seashore.