How to get to Civita di Bagnoregio: car, bus and train from Tuscia and Rome
Guide on how to get to Civita di Bagnoregio: car from Rome and Orvieto, Cotral bus, train to Orvieto and parking in Bagnoregio for the footbridge.
How to get to Civita di Bagnoregio
Civita di Bagnoregio is in northern Lazio, on the border with Umbria, in the Tuscia Viterbese. The village is reachable only on foot via the pedestrian bridge from Bagnoregio. The final stretch is always the same: park in Bagnoregio and cross the bridge (300 metres, about 10 minutes).
By car
From Rome
A1 motorway towards Florence, exit Orvieto. From Orvieto follow signs to Bagnoregio (about 25 km, 30 minutes). Total from Rome: about 1 hour 30 minutes. Alternatively, exit Orte on the A1, then SS205 and SP Tuscanese: a longer but scenic route.
From Orvieto
SS71 towards Bolsena, then turn off for Bagnoregio. About 25 km, 30 minutes. Scenic road through the Tuscia countryside.
From Viterbo
SP Tuscanese towards Montefiascone, then signs to Bagnoregio. About 30 km, 40 minutes.
From Florence
A1 towards Rome, exit Orvieto. About 2 hours.
Parking in Bagnoregio
The main car park is at Piazzale Battaglini, a few minutes' walk from the belvedere where the bridge to Civita starts. Paid parking (about 2 euros/hour). On weekends and in high season arrive early: spaces fill up. An alternative car park is available lower down, with a shuttle to the belvedere.
By train
The nearest railway station is Orvieto, on the Rome-Florence line. Regional and high-speed trains stop at Orvieto. From Roma Termini about 1 hour by Intercity, 1 hour 20 by regional.
From Orvieto station, Cotral bus to Bagnoregio (about 1 hour, limited services). Alternatively, taxi or car hire.
By bus
From Viterbo
Cotral bus Viterbo-Bagnoregio, about 1 hour. Few daily services, mainly on school days. Check timetables on the Cotral website.
From Orvieto
Cotral bus with a change at Bagnoregio/Lubriano. The service is not frequent. On weekends and holidays services are further reduced.
By air
Rome Fiumicino Airport
The main reference airport, about 150 km away. From Fiumicino train to Roma Termini, then train to Orvieto and bus to Bagnoregio. Or car hire at the airport.
Perugia Sant'Egidio Airport
About 80 km. Ryanair flights from some cities. From Perugia by car via E45 and SS71.
Practical tips
- A car is the most convenient option: public transport is limited and requires changes
- The pedestrian bridge to Civita is the only access: you cannot drive to the village
- The entry ticket (5 euros) is bought at the belvedere in Bagnoregio, before the bridge
- On spring and summer weekends the car park fills by 10 am
- In winter check that Civita's restaurants are open before setting off
- Combine the visit with Orvieto (30 min) or Lake Bolsena (20 min) for a full day
