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How to get from Fiumicino Airport to Rome
You can get from the airport to Rome by bus (shuttle), express train, suburban train, or taxi. You can also rent a car without a driver. The bus travel time is about 2 hours (including waiting time), and the ticket cost is from 6 euro. The Airport train Leonardo Express will take tourists to Rome in 1 hour, and this will cost 14 euro. The local suburban train Treno Regionale will take you there in 1.5 hours, and a ticket will cost you from 8 euro. Taxis and private transfers cost from 58 euro, however, they will take you to the city in 30 min. The price of car rental per day starts at €9. The distance between Fiumicino Airport and Rome is approximately 30 km.
Buses and suburban trains are more suitable for experienced travelers. Although their ticket cost is much lower, their travel time is longer and they are less frequent (you can spend up to 3 hours waiting for a bus!). The comfortable Leonardo Express train will take you to the very city center of Rome in 30 min (with almost the same waiting time). Those who need to get to Rome immediately, are looking for the fastest Rome Airport transportation and don’t want to wait for a train, can book a taxi or a transfer in advance or take a car on the spot. Besides, this is the only option to get to the city at night.
Eternal city of Rome
Rome is always open to travelers who are ready to experience welcoming Italy. However, you won't be able to fly right to the city center. Almost all tourists arrive at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, also known as Fiumicino. It was built 30 kilometers from Rome in the suburbs of the same name. There are lots of various sights in the city: the Coliseum, the Roman Forum, the Pantheon, Saint Peter's Basilica, and, of course, 'a state within a state' - Vatican City, the residence of the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church - the Pope.
Bus (shuttle) from Rome Airport
from €5
60 min
50+ min
Solo travelers
There are several types of the Rome Airport shuttles and buses going from the airport to the city centre (Cotral, Terravision, SitBusShuttle, ...). All of them go to the largest Rome train station Termini which is located right in the city centre. The travel time is about 50-70 minutes, but tourists have to wait for a bus for a long time. Depending on the carrier, the interval between buses from Fiumicino is from 1 to 3 hours. The Fiumicino bus shuttle ticket costs minimum 5 euro. And the only shuttle operating 24/7 is Cotral.
Commercial buses & shuttles from Fiumicino Airport:
Cotral, Terravision, SitBusShuttle, T.A.M. Srl, Atral-Schiaffini
Timetable:
5:35 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. (Cotral operates 24/7)
End point of the route:
bus stop at Piazza dei Cinquecento before Termini train station (Roma Termini)
Travel time:
50-70 min
Waiting time:
1-3 hours
Comfort level:
low
Cost:
€5-20
Clients:
tourists with hand-luggage who know the route and the language and are traveling without children
How to find the bus and shuttle stop at Fiumicino Airport:
Bus stops at Fiumicino Airport (Leonardo da Vinci Airport) are marked on this scheme.
Train (Leonardo Express) from Rome Airport
from €14
30 min
30 min
Couple
The high-speed Rome Airport train Leonardo Express will take tourists from the railway platform at Fiumicino Airport to Termini train station in 30 minutes and for 14 euro. You'll have to walk to the railway station from one of Fiumicino Airport terminals for about 15 minutes. Please note that the Leonardo Express train doesn't operate at night.
Timetable:
06:38 a.m. - 11:38 p.m.
Route:
to Termini train station without stops
Travel time:
30 min
Waiting time:
30 min
Comfort level:
medium: online ticket purchase, comfortable carriages
Cost:
€14 (children under 4 y.o. - for free, children from 4 to 12 y.o. - for free provided that 1 child is traveling with 1 adult who has a ticket)
Clients:
tourists with hand-luggage who know the route and the language and are traveling without small children
How to find the Leonardo Express platform at Rome Airport:
The Leonardo Express always departs from the track 2 of the train station at Fiumicino Airport. You can find the train station on this scheme.
Suburban train from Fiumicino Airport
from €8
30 min
50 min
Solo travelers
The suburban train Treno Regionale departs from Fiumicino Airport to one of the three noncentral train stations of Rome every 30 minutes. This type of transport is a little cheaper than the Leonardo Express, but it doesn't take tourists to the city center. By the way, it is also much less comfortable. At night, the railway stops operating.
Timetable:
05:57 a.m. - 11:17 p.m.
Route:
Trastevere train station
Ostiense train station
Tiburtina train station
Travel time:
50 min
Waiting time:
30 min
Comfort level:
low
Cost:
from €8
Clients:
solo travelers; couples who have children under the age of 5 or without children
How to find the station of the suburban train at Fiumicino Airport:
Like the Leonardo Express, suburban trains depart from the train station at Fiumicino Airport. You can see the station on the scheme.
Taxi & transfer from Rome Fiumicino Airport
from €50
5 min
30 min
Family
The most comfortable way to get to the city or your hotel there is booking a taxi and transfer from Rome Fiumicino: taking a car on the spot or booking a transfer in advance. This transport suits big families with children and inexperienced tourists. A car will take travelers to a given address in 30 minutes for 50 euro. Like Cotral buses, taxis and transfers can take tourists to the destination at night.
Timetable:
24/7
Route:
to your hotel or private address
Travel time:
30 min
Waiting time:
Taxi on the spot: 10 min, in a queue with other people
Pre-booked transfer: departs immediately after arrival (meeting with a nameplate)
Comfort level:
Taxi on the spot: air-conditioning, trip without stops and other passengers, extra fees on holidays and at night
Pre-booked transfer: child seats, fresh water, English-speaking driver and operator, fixed journey cost
Cost:
from €50 (+15% for taxis on holidays and at nighttime)
Clients:
families with children; inexperienced tourists; those who are in the country for the first time; tourists who don't know the language
How to find the taxi stand at Fiumicino Airport:
If you book a transfer in advance, your driver will meet you at the exit from the arrivals area with a nameplate. If you want to take a taxi on the spot, please use this scheme.
Car rental in Rome
from €19
from 1 day
from 1 year
To rent a car without a driver at Fiumicino Airport, you need to provide standard set of documents: a driving license of your country, a passport, and a credit card. In order to avoid problems with the police, it’s better to have an IDL. The price of car rental per day starts at €9 for a compact car. The price includes insurance that covers carjacking and motor vehicle collisions, road tolls and airport tax. The latter one is applied if you rent a car at the airport in Rome on the day of arrival. On weekdays, it’s difficult to find parking in the city center, so it’s more convenient to park in remote areas. Keep in mind that cars are not allowed to enter some historical quarters in the city.
Route:
within the EU
Minimum age:
21 years
Comfort level:
high
you choose transport, don’t wait for anyone
How to rent a car
Hire a car online or rent it right at Rome Airport.
How to get from the airport to Rome:
We hope this guide will offer you the fastest and most comfortable way to get from Fiumicino Airport to Rome! Have nice holidays in Rome!
Those who already know how to get to their hotel should learn more about Rome City Transport: What types of buses and trains there are, where to buy a metro ticket and how to refill it. Plus, useful information about how to rent a car with or without a driver.
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