You're going on vacation in Rome soon and you have no idea how to reach Rome from the airport? Don't worry - I've got you covered! In this article, I explain all the possible ways to reach Rome from Fiumicino airport and from Ciampino airport.
Rome is one of the most visited cities in Italy and in the world. With all its museums, monuments and archaeological excavations that never stop to find ancient treasures.
You will love to walk in the city centre, explore every street, taste all the delicious local food (remember that every Italian city and region has different recipes) and meet friendly locals.
Obviously, you need to know how to plan your travel to this fantastic city, so here they are. All the information needed to get there and to reach the city centre from each Roman airport.
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All the Ways to Reach Rome from Every Roman Airports in 1 hour or less
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How can I get to Rome?
To visit Rome, you can check out flights that land at Fiumicino Airport Leonardo Da Vinci (FCO) and Ciampino Airport (CIA).
Rome is located in central Italy, so if you plan to visit other cities in this beautiful country before reaching Rome, you have four options to get there:
By Bus: Have a look at Omio to see prices, time schedule and availabilities.
By Train: The most used website to book train tickets in Italy is Italia Rail, where you will find all the routes available.
By Car: if you fancy stopping and exploring more about this fantastic country, renting a car can be a great option to move freely. Have a look at DiscoverCars and Rentalcars to find the best deals online.
By Bike: f you are dreaming about exploring Italy while driving a beautiful Vespa or any other motorbike, the best website is BikeBookings.
How to get to Rome from the airport?
I think it is always wise to check how to go from the airport to your accommodation. There are always many ways to choose from.
There are shuttle buses that go to the city centre, there are train lines, or you can book a private taxi in advance that will take you to your accommodation.
To visit Rome, you can check out flights that land at Fiumicino Airport Leonardo Da Vinci (FCO) and Ciampino Airport (CIA).
Tip: the best way to know exactly how to reach your accommodation is by checking it on the Omio website. Just write in which airport you will land and your accommodation address.
The website will give you all the possible ways to get there, prices and you can also book all your transport tickets straight away on the website.
Which is the main airport in Rome?
The main airport in Rome is the Fiumicino International Airport "Leonardo da Vinci" ( in Italian Aeroporto Internazionale di Roma–Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci") is one of the biggest international airports in Italy located in Fiumicino.
Which airport is closest to the city of Rome?
The closest airport to the city of Rome is Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA). It is also the smaller of the two Rome airports.
Located about 13km southeast of the city centre of Rome it mostly operates with low-cost airlines like Easy jet, Wizz Air and Ryanair.
Fiumicino Airport Leonardo da Vinci (FCO)
Fiumicino Airport Leonardo Da Vinci is the biggest airport in Rome and also one of the busiest in Europe with primarily intercontinental flights.
By Train
The fastest way to reach the centre of Rome is with the Leonardo Express, the train that connects the airport to Roma Termini station. This train takes 32 minutes from Leonardo da Vinci airport to Roma Termini station and does not make any stops.
It leaves every 15 minutes except in some less busy times when the frequency is every 30 minutes. To check prices and time schedule for the Leonardo Train click here.
Otherwise, there are other regional trains that connect the airport to Rome city centre that cost less but take a bit longer to reach Rome and also do some stops on the way.
Tip: Just follow the "Train" sign inside the airport to reach the train station, you cannot miss them.
By Bus
There are different companies that run from the airport to the city centre (to different locations). The journey takes around 1 hour to get to Rome.
Tip: Just follow the "Buses" sign to reach the bus's departure area outside the Terminal 3 arrivals.
By Taxi
In case you want to get straight to your hotel without having to get to Rome centre and take other public transport to reach your accommodation, this is a good way to travel. It is more expensive, but if you share it with your travel mate you are going to save a lot of time to start your holiday in the best and most relaxed way.
I always think is better to book a private transfer from the airport to the hotel. So, you can start your holiday right upon arrival and save your time and energy.
HolidayTaxis: it provides airport transfers by airport taxi, group minibus, shuttle, coach or limousine to over 21,000 destinations and resorts in over 150 countries worldwide.
Kiwitaxi: is a site where one can book a transfer to get from or to the airport in 98 countries, between two tourist destinations or other locations popular with tourists.
I Way: This is a chauffeur website where you can book a private driver to go wherever you want not only from the airport to your accommodation.
Tip: Taxi ranks at Fiumicino airport are located on the main road outside terminals 1 and 3. Taxis also leave from the road that faces the train station. The Taxi area is well signposted at the arrivals area so you cannot miss it.
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Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA):
This is the second airport in Rome that has mostly low cost, national and international flights and it is closer to the city but not so well connected as the Fiumicino one.
But don't worry, I got you covered and here are all the ways to reach Rome from Rome Ciampino Airport.
By Public City Bus
If you have time and you are not in a rush, you can reach Rome by public city bus operated by the city's ATAC company. There are two lines that connect Rome Ciampino Airport to the city centre:
Line 520: it runs from 5.30 am to 23.30 pm and leaves every 20 mins. It will take you to Subaugusta Station and Cinecitta' Station (Metro Line A).
Line 720: will take you to Laurentina Metro Station (Metro Line B)
The ticket price for both lines costs 1.50 euros and it lasts 100 mins.
Shuttle Bus
Shuttle buses are always a great solution to reach the city centre and save money. There is one shuttle bus every 30 mins that run from the airport to Rome Termini Station and from there you can catch the Metro or a Bus to reach your accommodation.
Tip: Just follow the "Buses" sign to reach the bus's departure area.
By Train
There is not a direct train that connects this airport to the city centre.
If you want to get to Rome by train, you have to catch a bus first outside the airport arrivals terminal (costs only 1 euro and the ride lasts 5 minutes. You can pay for the bus ticket when you get on board ) to get to the Ciampino train station.
From the train station, there are regional trains to Rome.
By Taxi
I think this is the best way to avoid changing many types of transport before getting to your accommodation in a city where you have never been and also probably don't speak the language to ask for indications.
Too many times I arrived at a new destination quite tired. After waking up in the middle of the night to go to the airport because my flight were leaving very early (it is usually much cheaper).
So sharing a taxi with my travel mates saved me all the stress to catch multiple kinds of transport to reach our accommodation.
It obviously depends on how many travel mates I have and the price of the private transport. Something by splitting the cost between 4 people the final price is not so high.
I always think is better to book a private transfer from the airport to the hotel. So, you can start your holiday right upon arrival and save your time and energy.
HolidayTaxis: it provides airport transfers by airport taxi, group minibus, shuttle, coach or limousine to over 21,000 destinations and resorts in over 150 countries worldwide.
Kiwitaxi: is a site where one can book a transfer to get from or to the airport in 98 countries, between two tourist destinations or other locations popular with tourists.
I Way: This is a chauffeur website where you can book a private driver to go wherever you want not only from the airport to your accommodation.
Rent a Car
If you like driving like me, you can always rent a car and in this case, I always have a look at my favourite rental car websites and I see where I find the best deals. Have a look at them here:
DiscoverCars: Discover is basically a Skyscanner, but for rental cars. And since you're comparing lots of different companies, you also get to choose from lots of different cars.
Rentalcars.com is an international car rental booking service that is present all over the world.
Tip: I don't recommend you to drive in Rome city centre because the traffic is crazy but if you plan to visit the area around the capital, renting a car can be a great option to move freely.
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