MiniMoustic

…. Thank you all ….. We have 2 differents plans. The bus and the train. We still have some days to take the decision :confused: .... Truly my husband will take the decison. I make the researches and he take the decision .... :D

At the train station in Civitavecchia. Just ask for a round trip ticket to Roma and then just mention BIRG.

The website says the ticket is 8.50 Euros.

There is also a website that tells you about the scheduled strikes in Italy. All that are happening are in July and September and not in the Rome area.

However, just go to Google and enter "strikes Italy" and a number of websites will come up that tell you about the strikes.

I really don't think you will have to worry too much about that.

I feel that if by any chance a strike occurs, there will be plenty of taxis around. It will cost you, but probably not any more than the cost of two tickets on the transfer bus.

Have a wonderful time. When do you leave?

Terri

We leave for Venice August 23rd for trip of 24 days on the Oosterdam. We will be in Roma on September 13th. Hope for no strike :eek:..... We have a lot of planning to do for this trip. Approximately 16 different cities to be planned. That’s part of the pleasure the planning. Thank you for your help Terri.

Last September we got off the ship at 7 am when it docked, walked to the train station (10 min) and boarded the 8 am train. We were at St. Peter's station at 8:55. Coming back, we took a train about 4:30 pm and were back on the ship by 6:00. All went well. We had a free day in Rome and plenty of time to see what we planned. It cost much less than HAL's transfer to Rome and had more time. I think we paid 8 Euros for the fare that also let us use the buses in Rome. Get the BIRG ticket.

Terri

Hello Terri,

Where did you buy your BIRG ticket ?

Coming back, go to the main Terminal. If you don't you may not get a seat. Buy a round trip at Civitavecchia on the way to Rome. Make sure you get the ticket validated.

The train to Civitavecchia is at the very back of the train station. The staiton is huge and it is a good ten minute walk to get to the train. At the time you want to return there are many trains because it is rush hour.

Terri

Thank Terri for the info for St. Peter's Station.... It’s were we want to begin .... Near the Vatican. We will be there a Sunday …. Maybe no rush hour ... but some hours not cover like 17h00 ... So we have to do our homework .....

When you buy a round trip at Civitavecchia on the way to Rome, do you have to tell Which train you are going to take for come back?

Sorry for my strange english ....:p

Last September we got off the ship at 7 am when it docked, walked to the train station (10 min) and boarded the 8 am train. We were at St. Peter's station at 8:55. Coming back, we took a train about 4:30 pm and were back on the ship by 6:00. All went well. We had a free day in Rome and plenty of time to see what we planned. It cost much less than HAL's transfer to Rome and had more time. I think we paid 8 Euros for the fare that also let us use the buses in Rome. Get the BIRG ticket.

Terri

Hi,

Yes, i was talking about the shuttle to a central location:o

The train to Civitavecchia stop at St. Peter's station ? Before the Civitavecchia station or another train ?

Hello,

You know the schedule of the “Transfer to Rome” by bus with Holland America?

It leaves the port at about 8:30 am and arrives at Roma at what time?

It leaves Roma at what time and arrives at Civitavecchia at what time?

Is it faster by bus? Or by train? We have more time to visit Roma with the transfer by bus without anxiety to miss the boat?

Merci ;)