How to get to Rome (Termini/City Center) from Fiumicino Airport (FCO)


Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to City Center (Termini)?

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Summary

1. By bus

Shuttle Bus: 40-60min (depending on traffic) / €7 ($7-8)
Ideal for: Budget travelers, light travelers, train transfers (headed to a different city from Termini), Vatican City

2. By train

Leonardo Express (Trenitalia): 30min / €8-14 ($9-16)
Ideal for: All, unless you have 3+ luggages.

3. By taxi

Regular taxi: 45-50min / €48 ($50)
Hired pick-up service: 45-50min / €50-60+ ($55-62+)
Uber Black and above: 45-50min / €70-120 ($70-125)
Ideal for: Travelers with luggages, point to point transfer, higher budget, max comfort

 

1. By bus ($)

How to get to Rome (Termini/City Center) from Fiumicino Airport (FCO) Bus
Terravision
How to get to Rome (Termini/City Center) from Fiumicino Airport (FCO) Bus
SIT Bus
Bus is the cheapest option that conveniently connects the Fiumicino Airport to the Termini train station, where you can either transfer to another local bus or hop onto a train to get to your final destination.
It's generally recommended to purchase your ticket in advance for the high-season, but not required. 

Shuttle Bus: 40-60min (depending on traffic) / €7 ($7-8)

Tickets: You can buy online in advance here (SIT Bus Shuttle), here (Terravision) or at the station. They're quite similar in quality, so search for the schedule that suits yours the best. They both run hourly.

Ideal for: Budget travelers, light travelers, train transfers (headed to a different city from Termini), Vatican City

Pros: Convenient, affordable, easily available

Cons: Not suitable for a large group, travelers with multiple luggages, hotels far from the Termini station.

2. By train ($$) *best option

 How to get to Rome (Termini/City Center) from Fiumicino Airport (FCO) by Train Leonardo Express

Train is the most popular and convenient way to get to the city center. 

Leonardo Express (Trenitalia): 30min / €8-14 ($9-16)

Tickets: Buy online or at the station (recommended for possible flight or baggage claim delays) with cash / credit card

Ideal for: All, unless you have 3+ luggages.

Pros: Convenient, fastest

Cons: not point to point.

 

3. By taxi ($$$)

Rome Airport Taxi
Regular Taxi
FCO Rome airport private hired pickup service taxi
Hired pick-up service

Regular taxi fare from FCO to the city center is regulated by the government with the flat fee of €48. Uber is available from FCO, but only for Uber Black / Van / Lux services. There are private pick-up services with flat rate you can book in advance, and the driver greets you from the arrival area with a sign. Popular companies include Welcomepickups, Rome Airport Taxi, and Taxi Fiumicino.

Regular taxi: 45-50min / €48 ($50)

Hired pick-up service: 45-50min / €50-60 ($55-62)

Uber Black and above: 45-50min / €70-120 ($70-125)

Payment: Credit card or cash

Ideal for: Travelers with luggages, higher budget

Pros: Convenient with point to point transfer regardless of destination, max comfort. Seamless pick-up

Cons: Pricier, duration might vary per traffic condition

 

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