Transfers vs. Public Transport and Taxi Service in Rome
Rome, a capital of Italy, is one of the most visited cities in the world. Around 40 million tourists come here annually. If you are also planning your trip to there, our article with be helpful for you: we will tell you how to get to Rome from the airports or, vice versa.
Rome Airports
There are two airports: Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci International Airport) and Ciampino. Fiumicino is the biggest air hub of Italy. It is located 30 km away from the city center and supports main passenger traffic. Ciampino is located 15 km away and receives flights originating in Europe and within the country.
How to Get from Rome to Airport, Train station or Neighboring towns
Transport connection in the city is well-developed, so you can easily choose the way of transportation that best suits you:
- private buses Cotral, Terravision, Sit Bus Shuttle etc. They all go to the airports, but depart from different stops;
- train Leonardo Express and regional commuter train Treno Regionale. By these trains you can get to Fiumicino from Termini train station. From this train station you can also travel to other cities of Italy;
- subway. This option with a change will be suitable for those, who are heading to Ciampino. First, you need to get to Anagnina metro station and then change to a bus to the airport;
- taxi. One can order a taxi in Rome by phone, via the app or at the special taxi stand;
- transfer. It is booked in advance online.
You can also take a bus from Rome to travel to Sorrento, Naples or Florence.
Transfers in Rome vs. Taxi taken at taxi stand or ordered by phone or via the app
Advantages of a private transfer
No language barrier. Taxi service Uber is forbidden in Italy, and popular taxi apps “it Taxi” and “AppTaxi” are mostly in Italian. Are you afraid to make a mistake when ordering or not ready to communicate with a taxi driver? Order a transfer — Kiwitaxi site is available in 5 languages, including English, and has a 24-hour English-speaking support to help you with your booking.
No need to search or wait for a car, because a transfer driver will meet you at the given time where agreed.
Get to Fiumicino for the same price. In Rome you can order a taxi to Fiumicino for 48 euro — this is a daily price without a surcharge. With Kiwitaxi you will get there for 51 euro and our driver will help you with luggage, drive the speed limit, and the car will definitely not be older than 7 years.
No surcharge for luggage. For example, economy class transfer price already includes 3 luggage items. It doesn’t apply to taxis: for each bag after more than one you will have to pay 1 euro.
Disadvantage of a private transfer
More expensive to Ciampino: taxi costs 30–35 euro, whereas transfer from Rome — 50 euro.
Transfer in Rome vs. Train, Regional train, Subway and Bus
Advantages of a private transfer
Cheaper than Leonardo Express trip for the group of 4, because a train fare for one ticket is equal to 14 euro.
Get to any city without changes. Even if you need to get to the airport, you will have to make a least one change: first get from your hotel to the train station or to a bus stop, and then change to a transport to Fiumicino or Ciampino. Kiwitaxi driver can take you even to the neighbouring town from your hotel.
Minimum 30 minutes faster. Travel time by public transport, including waiting time, will take minimum 30 minutes more than planned. By private transfer in Rome you will definitely get to your destination faster.
Disadvantage of a private transfer
More expensive even for a group. A bus trip to the airport will cost you 4–6 euro, a trip on the subway — around 3 euro.
What is worth visiting in Rome?
Rome has a plenty of sights, but you will surely not get past the Colosseum. To avoid long lines, purchase a sightseeing pass (the Colosseum + Palatine + Roman Forum) for 16 euro.
Make sure to visit another iconic place — Trevi Fountain. Tourists believe: if you throw one coin into a fountain, you will come back to Rome; if two — you will meet your love; three — get married; four — get rich. The number of coins in the fountain is already worth 1,4 million euro.
It is highly recommended to visit Vatican Museums, too. There are around 20 museums as well as the famous Sistine Chapel in Vatican.