Where Villa d'Este Is Located

Villa d'Este sits in the historic center of Tivoli, about 30 km east of Rome. Unlike Hadrian's Villa (which lies outside the center), Villa d'Este is right in the heart of town, an easy walk from Tivoli's main square: a handy detail when you're planning your day.

By Train + Bus

By public transport, the route usually looks like this:

  • Train from Roma Termini or Tiburtina to the Tivoli station (about 45–60 minutes).
  • From the station, a short walk or a local bus into the center, where Villa d'Este is located.

Alternatively, regional buses (Cotral) run from the Ponte Mammolo (Line B) metro station toward Tivoli. It's the cheapest option, but it takes longer.

By Car

By car from Rome, you'll arrive in about 45 minutes to 1 hour via the A24 motorway or the via Tiburtina. The center of Tivoli has traffic and limited parking, so it's best to use the paid lots and continue on foot. Watch for traffic on the Tiburtina during peak hours.

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With a Private Driver (NCC)

For Tivoli, a private driver (NCC) is especially convenient, because it lets you combine the two villas with zero hassle: your driver takes you door to door from Rome, waits at Hadrian's Villa (outside the center) and then transfers you to Villa d'Este (in the center), skipping the awkward public connections between the two. It's the ideal way to enjoy a relaxed day in Tivoli. See also our Rome–Tivoli private driver service.

A perfect day:

  1. Hadrian's Villa in the morning (the imperial ruins, larger and outside the center).
  2. Lunch in the center of Tivoli.
  3. Villa d'Este in the afternoon (the fountains, in the center).

With a private driver, transfers between stops are included and there's no waiting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you get to Villa d'Este from Rome? By train to Tivoli and then a short walk or a local bus into the center; by Cotral bus from Ponte Mammolo; by car in about 45 minutes to 1 hour; or with a door-to-door private driver.

Is Villa d'Este in the center of Tivoli? Yes, it's right in the historic center, an easy walk from the main square. Hadrian's Villa, on the other hand, is outside the center.

How far is Villa d'Este from Rome? About 30 km east, roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour by car, or 45–60 minutes by train to Tivoli plus a short walk.

How do you get between Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este? The two villas are far apart (Hadrian's Villa is outside the center) and not directly connected: you'll need a local bus or your own transport. A private driver is the easiest way to combine them.

Is the car or public transport the better choice? Public transport is cheap but involves changes and long travel times; the center of Tivoli has limited parking. For convenience, especially if you want to see both villas, the car or a private driver is the way to go.

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Article #314 · Category: Transport · Updated: May 2026