Getting to Villa d'Este

Best for: Saving time
Train lines: FL2, R, RV
Travel time: 1 hour ( From Roma Tiburtina)
Nearest stop: Tivoli Train Station, 1.1 km
Timings: 5am - 10pm

• Board the FR2 Regional Rail-line at Roma Tiburtina.
  
• Get off at Tivoli Train Station.
  
• Villa d'Este is a kilometer away from the station, you can either take a cab or if comfortable, walk to the Villa.

Best for: Budget travel
Bus lines: COTRAL, VILLAE, 2, 3, 4C, 4D
Travel time: Approximately 45 minutes (from Rome Tiburtina Bus Terminal)
Closest stop: Tivoli Bus Terminal or Piazza Garibaldi, 210 m away
Timings: 6am - 8pm; every 2 hours

• To reach Tivoli, you can take COTRAL Linea 4 or other COTRAL buses. The central bus stop in Tivoli is typically located at the Tivoli Bus Terminal or Piazza Garibaldi, which is a central hub for buses arriving from Rome.
  
• From this central point, you can easily explore Tivoli and its various attractions, including Villa d'Este as it is a short drive away.

Best for: Convenience
Travel time: Approximately 1 hour (from Rome city center)
Distance: Approximately 36 km

One of the most straightforward routes to Villa d'Este in Tivoli from Rome city center is:

• From Rome city center, head northeast on A24 (Autostrada dei Parchi) for approximately 20 kilometers (12.4 miles).
  
• Take the "Tivoli" exit, clearly marked, which leads you into the town of Tivoli.
  
• Follow the signs for "Villa d'Este" once in Tivoli, and you'll find the entrance on your right after about 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) on Via Tiburtina.