Fiumicino Airport: How to Get into Central Rome Fast

Rome Fiumicino Airport‘s official name is Leonardo da Vinci International Airport. It's the main one of the airports in Rome, handling 43 million passengers in 2019, and along with Ciampino, one of the two airfields serving the Italian capital.

Below you'll find all your options for getting from Fiumicino to central Rome and back, but if what you want is speed, safety and comfort, here are private transfers.

How to get from Fiumicino to central Rome

It sits in the town of Fiumicino (within the province of Rome) on the Italian coast, about 34 kilometers from central Rome.

If you're traveling on business or prefer to stay outside the city center, looking at hotels in Rome near Fiumicino Airport can be a great alternative.

Trains

Before boarding the train, you must validate your ticket in the yellow machines found in the station. Also, stick to official sales points, as they're generally a little cheaper.

Leonardo Express

The «Leonardo Express» train links Fiumicino with Roma Termini station. It's one of the most comfortable and fastest ways to get from Rome's airport to the center.

It makes no intermediate stops and the whole journey takes just 32 minutes. The service is efficient, the carriages are first class, and there's no luggage limit.

The Leonardo Express runs every 15 minutes, on the following schedule:

• From Fiumicino to Termini: 6:35 – 23:35
• From Termini to Fiumicino: 5:52 – 22:52

Buy your Leonardo Express ticket online and reach central Rome in just 32 minutes!

FR1 regional train

This train also connects Fiumicino with other stations in Rome. One of the most central is in Trastevere. If you're staying in that lovely neighborhood, you can reach the center by tram.

Tickets start at €8.00 per person and, depending on the time of day, trains run every 15 or 30 minutes. It's cheaper than the previous option and takes only a little longer, which makes it a good choice.

• You can check the timetable and buy this ticket on the official Trenitalia website.

Buses

A cheap and easy option, especially if you pick an express bus. Schedules are more limited, and getting around by bus is always trickier if you have lots of luggage or small children.

SIT Bus Shuttle

A private transport company running between Fiumicino and Termini for €7.00. The trip takes about 50 minutes.

You can see more details about this service from the airport and from the center, and buy your tickets here.

T.A.M. Buses

These buses leave from Terminal 3 at Fiumicino and also arrive at Termini station. Another stop they make is at Ostiense.

It costs €6.00 per person each way. They run between 04:30 and 20:30. Check the full timetable and buy tickets on their official website.

Cotral buses (the overnight option)

These blue buses take a longer route, an hour or more, but they're the only ones running through the early hours. From Rome, the bus leaves from the stop next to Piazza dei Cinquecento di fronte (opposite one of the buildings of the National Roman Museum). At the airport they leave from Terminals 1 and 2.

Private transfers at Rome Fiumicino

The truth is that for two or more people, for just a little more money you can get to your hotel in comfort. You get off the plane, pick up your luggage and walk toward the person holding a sign with your name on it.

You get in the car and get out at the door of your hotel. Especially if you're traveling as a group or a family, we wouldn't recommend anything else.

If you add up what each person would pay with the other options, plus the time and energy you'll save, this one looks very attractive.

If you're traveling to Rome with kids, the little ones will have an age-appropriate car seat waiting, which you need to request when you book.

As we mentioned above, it's pricier if you're traveling alone. But for two or more people, it's well worth it. Check out the different options through the button link:

Taxis

The taxi ride from Fiumicino Airport to central Rome has a flat fare of €48, set by Rome's city council.

«From Fiumicino Airport to inside the Aurelian Walls and back: €48.00» In this PDF you can see other official fares.

Pay attention when you get into a taxi at the airport, since these fares apply only to taxis licensed by the city of Rome. Look for the letters «SPQR» on the vehicle and insist on confirming the fare.

Address

Via dell' Aeroporto di Fiumicino, 320, 00054 Fiumicino Rome, Italy