Rome airport to city centre
Prices and journey times checked 2026-11-10. Always confirm with the operator before you travel.
Fiumicino (FCO) is the main airport. Ciampino (CIA) is used by low-cost carriers.
How long it takes and how often
Leonardo Express to Termini runs every 15 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at other times. It takes 32 minutes.
Options and prices
- Leonardo Express: about 14 EUR
- Regional train FL1: about 8 EUR, stops at Trastevere
- Ciampino bus to Termini: about 6 EUR
- Taxi from FCO: fixed 55 EUR to the centre
- Taxi from Ciampino: fixed 40 EUR to the centre
Where to buy tickets
- Leonardo Express: tap a contactless bank card, phone or watch at the gates at Fiumicino Aeroporto and Roma Termini. One card per passenger.
- Leonardo Express and FL1 train: Trenitalia machines and counters at the airport station, or the Trenitalia app.
- City BIT tickets are not valid on the Leonardo Express. Buy your train ticket before boarding.
- Ciampino buses (Terravision, SIT): buy online or at the desks in arrivals. Terravision also takes cash at the bus door.
- SIT bus: a ticket bought at the stop costs about 2 EUR more than online.
Aeroporti di Roma (official site) ↗
Once you arrive
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Rome airport to the city centre?
Fiumicino (FCO) is the main airport. Ciampino (CIA) is used by low-cost carriers. Leonardo Express to Termini runs every 15 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at other times. It takes 32 minutes.
How much does it cost to get from Rome airport to the centre?
Leonardo Express: about 14 EUR. Regional train FL1: about 8 EUR, stops at Trastevere. Ciampino bus to Termini: about 6 EUR. Taxi from FCO: fixed 55 EUR to the centre. Taxi from Ciampino: fixed 40 EUR to the centre.
Where do I buy tickets at Rome airport?
Leonardo Express: tap a contactless bank card, phone or watch at the gates at Fiumicino Aeroporto and Roma Termini. One card per passenger. Leonardo Express and FL1 train: Trenitalia machines and counters at the airport station, or the Trenitalia app. City BIT tickets are not valid on the Leonardo Express. Buy your train ticket before boarding. Ciampino buses (Terravision, SIT): buy online or at the desks in arrivals. Terravision also takes cash at the bus door. SIT bus: a ticket bought at the stop costs about 2 EUR more than online.
Any tips for the airport transfer in Rome?
The fixed taxi fare covers the area inside the Aurelian Walls.