How to get from Fiumicino airport to the center of Rome: all options

The train or subway is usually the best way to get around from the airport to the center of a big city.

And that is also, from my point of view, the case of the Fiumicino airport in Rome. Yes, at a higher price than going by bus.

El Fiumicino airport is the most important of Roma and is located 3o kilometers from the city.

Airlines flying to Fiumicino from Spain they are Iberia, Air Europa, Alitalia, Vueling y Easy JetWhile Ryanair fly to Rome's second airport, Ciampino.

If in your tourist trip to Rome you arrive at the airport FiumicinoFrom my point of view, the train is the most interesting form of public transport to get around if you are alone or are a couple.

PRIVATE TRANSFERS BETWEEN FIUMICINO AIRPORT AND THE CENTER OF ROME
Without a doubt, the most comfortable option to travel between Fiumicino airport and the city center of Rome is the private transfer.
In a comfortable service, a driver will wait for you at the airport and will take you to the door of your hotel, and you can also reserve it for your return to the airport.
It is a service especially ideal if you go with family or a small group of friends as it will compensate your price.
Here you have the information and you can hire the private transfer between the airport and Rome.

Go to Rome by bus It is cheaper, but it has very irregular schedules and routes.

For go by train from Fiumicino airport to Rome You have two possibilities, both of which start from the train station at the airport itself.

1.- How to go by Leonardo Express train from the airport to Rome

El Leonardo Express It is a train without intermediate stops that leaves every half hour, or every 15 minutes during rush hours.

It takes 32 minutes to take you directly to the Rome Termini Station Located in the center of the city, where numerous hotels of different categories converge.

El Leonardo Express ticket price It is 14 euros (2018) if you buy it at the ticket offices or vending machines at the station.

Keep in mind that you should not forget to cancel it at the yellow machines on the platforms, and be careful! If you buy it at the sales stand located next to the train, it will cost you 15 euros.

To do the route in reverse, from Termini Station to Fiumicino AirportPlease note that trains leave from platform 23-24, the last one on the right of Rome Central Station.

Some time ago you had to catch it on platforms 28 and 29, located quite far from the station entrance, so it took you almost ten minutes to walk.

You have to be proactive when it comes to buy the ticket, because at the ticket offices there are usually queues with some delay and it is not easy to deal with the vending machines.

You will always have the option of buying it at the sales stand at the foot of the train.

2.- How to go by FL1 regional train from the airport to Rome

If what you are looking for is a better price, from the train station Fiumicino airport you can also take one of the FL1 metropolitan trains that take you to different stations in Rome, where you can connect with several stations Metro.

You can make this connection at the stations Rome Trastevere, Rome Ostiense, Tuscolana Rome y Roma Tiburtina.

This regional train It is cheaper, because price of the bill It costs 8 euros (2018), and also has a frequency of every 15 minutes (every half hour on Sundays).

But the journey also takes longer, as it stops at numerous stations, so, for example, sometimes Tiburtine It takes 45 minutes to arrive.

Therefore, when choosing a train, you have the options of Leonardo Express or regional train FL1, for which in addition to the price, you should analyze the destination where you are going in Rome.

3.- How to go by bus from Fiumicino airport to Rome

In case it is of interest to you, here you have information about the option of go by bus from Fiumicino to Rome.

4.- How much does the taxi from Fiumicino airport to Rome cost?

Finally, if you prefer the taxi option, you are interested to know that the price of the transfer from Fiumicino to the central area of ​​Rome is 48 euros.

Here you can check the prices of the Taxi transfers from Fiumicino to other areas of Rome, both railway stations, such as the port of Civitavecchia or Ciampino airport.