Review of a Costa Smeralda cruise from March 1 to 8, 2020 (page 2 of 2)

Hi Lysie, there’s a shuttle that takes you to Civitavecchia train station from the port. Trains run every 30 minutes, and the trip takes a little over 1 hour depending on where you get off. There are ticket counters and vending machines. For the return trip, allow plenty of time, and if you’re leaving from the central station, it’ll take almost 10 minutes to reach the far platforms for Civitavecchia. Have a great cruise.

Hi Fairplay92, thanks for your reply. I gather you managed on your own, without taking the Costa transfer. I’m worried the train station will be packed... I’m wondering if I shouldn’t book the round-trip train with Costa just to be safe. Thanks again for your reply. Lysie

That’s right, we managed on our own, Lysie1812—it’s the case for 80% of the excursions we do, no matter the country. It’s all about getting used to it and preparing; you just need to find the time.