Rome Fiumicino Airport

Rome Fiumicino Airport train station

ABOVE: Fiumicino Airport's railway station is only a short walk from Terminals 1, 2, and 3.

Ground transportation to Rome

Leonardo da Vinci (Fiumicino) Airport is about 30 km or 20 miles from the center of Rome. Here's how to reach the city:

Termini departures board By "Leonardo Express" train. The Leonardo Express is a first-class train that runs between the airport and Termini (Rome's main railroad station) in 31 minutes with no intermediate stops. Trains depart at 30-minute intervals. For details, including illustrated step-by-step instructions for buying tickets and using the train, see our Leonardo Express article.

By regional train. The FR1 rail line runs between the Fiumicino Airport railway station to Rome's Trastevere, Piramide/Ostiense, and Tuscolana stations. It's cheaper than the Leonardo Express and more convenient for some parts of the city and the cruise port at Civitavecchia. See "Other trains" in our Leonardo Express article for more information.

Train tips:

If you've booked a hotel near Termini Station, the Leonardo Express is your best bet. The Fr1 may be more convenient if you're staying in Trastevere or near the Vatican.
Whether you're taking the Leonardo Express or the FR1 line, be sure to validate your ticket in one of the yellow time-stamping machines on the platform. Traveling with an unstamped ticket can result in a hefty fine.

By bus. SIT operates a bus shuttle between Fiumicino Airport and Termini Station, with 22 daily departures from the crack of dawn until mid-evening. The fare is €8 one-way or €15 roundtrip, and the journey takes anywhere from 40 to 65 minutes (or possibly longer in heavy traffic), depending on the time of day. For an interactive journey planner, visit www.sitbusshuttle.it.

Rome taxi sign By taxi. You can hire a licensed cab at the official taxi stand outside Terminal 3 on the arrivals level. The flat fare between Fiumicino Airport and locations within Rome is €40 in either direction.

If you're going elsewhere (e.g., to the cruise port of Civitavecchia), you'll pay a metered rate with possible supplements for bulky luggage and other extras.

Other shuttles and cruise transfers

Our advertising partner, Viator, offers a number of transfer options between Fiumicono Airport and other destinations, including hotels in central Rome and the Civitaveccchia cruise port. You can prebook and pay for your transfer in euros, British pounds, U.S. dollars, or Australian dollars.

See our Rome Transfers page for listings, and compare the rates to taxi fares before booking. (Unless you're traveling alone, for example, a flat-fare taxi won't cost any more--and it may cost less--than a shared van.)

Rail connections to other cities in Italy

The Web site of the Ferrovie dello Stato, a.k.a. the Italian State Railways, has English-language rail information (inclulding a trip planner) for foreign visitors.

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Rome Fiumicino Airport

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Leonardo Express and Other Trains to Rome

How to Use Trenitalia Ticket Machines

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