Rome, Italy
Get in
By plane
Rome has two main international airports:
- Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (Rome Fiumicino, code FCO) – well
organized and connected to the center of the city by public transportation - Ciampino International Airport – (Rome Ciampino, code CIA) located to the
south of the capital, confusingly on via Leonardo Da Vinci.
Leonardo da Vinci/Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)
There are several options to go from Leonard da Vinci airport to downtown Rome:
Leonardo Express trains leaves every 30 min to the central train station Roma Termini (40 min trip). Trains from Termini depart from the track on the right. Ticket costs €11, available at the counter as well as the Termini news stand. Tickets sold at the departure platform are more expensive. Be aware that the Express trains stop at the far southeastern end of Termini railway station. It is a long walk to the main part of the station; however, there are moving walkways that get you through to the main section, so in truth not much actual walking is required. This exit is also near the underground train of the orange line (line A) “Vittorio Emanuale” Station. It is also possible to connect to the N°70 bus or a number of tram lines one block away. Remember to always get your ticket stamped in a yellow validation machine just before using it.
The Metropolitan train leaves from the track on the left but does not stop at Termini. Get off at Tiburtina Station or at Ostiense Station to connect to the Rome Metro. Tickets: €5, plus €1 for a metro ticket. The extra cost of the Leonard Express is for the convenience of a direct ride to Termini. If you are going somewhere else on the Metro, Tiburtina and Ostiense are as convenient. Remember to always get your ticket stamped in a yellow validation machine just before using it.
Terravision runs a bus service to Termini station. Tickets: €9 single or €15 return, 70 minutes, 5 stops, 7 services a day.