Getting around

How to get there.

Train

From Roma Termini

40 min

Line FL4 towards Albano Laziale/Velletri. The regional train stops at Castel Gandolfo. Services every 30–60 minutes.

Ticket: €2.20 one wayFrequency: 30–60 minFirst service: 05:42
Car

From central Rome

35 min

Via the Appia Nuova SS7. From the GRA ring road, exit 23 (Appia). Heavy traffic on summer weekends.

Distance: 25 kmGRA exit: 23Car parks in town and at the lake
Bus

Cotral from Anagnina

50 min

Metro line A to Anagnina, then a Cotral bus. Roughly hourly departures.

Ticket: ~€3Frequency: hourly
Airport

Ciampino (CIA)

15 min

The closest airport, less than 10 km away. Direct taxi or Cotral bus.

Distance: < 10 kmTaxi: ~€25
Airport

Fiumicino (FCO)

55 min

The intercontinental airport. Route: Leonardo Express to Termini, then the FL4 train.

Distance: ~50 kmCombined: €14+2.20
On foot

Via Francigena

26 km

A historic stage of the Rome→Castel Gandolfo pilgrimage. The Caffarella variant runs 27.7 km.

Difficulty: moderateHours: 6–7
By car

Where to park.

The old town has a restricted-traffic zone on summer weekends. Here are the recommended car parks and indicative rates.

01
Paid · Centre

Parcheggio del Belvedere

The closest to Piazza della Libertà, with a view over the lake. Best for short visits.

€1.50/hOpen 24h
02
Free · Lakeside

Parcheggio Lago Nord

A large free car park near the lidos, ideal for days at the lake.

FreeClose to the beaches
03
Paid · Station

Station car park

Convenient for anyone combining car and train. Daily rates available.

€8/day
04
Free · Outside the centre

Parcheggio Pavona

In a district of Castel Gandolfo; free parking with a seasonal shuttle to the town.

FreeSummer shuttle

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