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Terravision coach to the VaticanorTAM bus?

The short answer

These do not go to the same place, so price is not the comparison. The TAM bus reaches Roma Termini and the historic center; the Terravision coach to the Vatican does not. Runs to the Vatican only, setting down on Via Crescenzio in Prati, and never stops at Termini. Useful if you are staying near St Peter’s or in Prati.

The Terravision coach to the Vatican is quicker: 40 min against 50 min. The TAM bus varies between 30 and 65 minutes.

Terravision coach to the Vatican: 05:10–22:10. TAM bus: 01:30–00:15.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in EUR. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
TravelersTerravision coach to the VaticanTAM busDifference
1€6€7€1
2€12€14€2
3€18€21€3
4€24€28€4
5€30€35€5
6€36€42€6
7€42€49€7
8€48€56€8

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Where each one leaves you
Terravision · TerravisionTerravision coach to the Vatican
From
Fiumicino Bus Station, Terminal 3 — platform 18
To
Vatican City, Via Crescenzio 19
Luggage
No limit on the number or weight of bags while there is room; included in the ticket price.
Runs
05:10–22:10
Journey
40 min

Nothing leaves the airport for the Vatican between 08:45 and 11:10; the Terravision coach to Termini runs through those hours.

Journey time can run longer than the scheduled 40 minutes when traffic into Rome is heavy.

Terravision coach to the Vatican: price for every party size

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TAM · TAMTAM bus
From
Fiumicino Bus Station, Terminal 3 arrivals level — stand 17
To
Roma Termini, Via Giolitti 34
Luggage
One bag per passenger up to 15 kg is included, stowed in the hold; larger or extra bags need their own ticket.
Runs
01:30–00:15
Journey
30–65 min

The EUR 7 fare is the Basic ticket, valid only for the booked departure; buying from staff at the stop instead of online costs EUR 9.

Journey time varies with traffic: the timetable allows as little as 30 minutes late at night and up to about 65 minutes in the day.

TAM bus: price for every party size

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