Getting there and around
Airports
The main airport of Rome is Leonardo da Vinci, also known as Fiumicino. Leonardo da Vinci airport is 26km (16mi) southwest of the city. One of the most convenient ways to get into town is by the Stazione Termini direct train, which usually runs hourly from the airport. The journey takes about 30 minutes.
The other airport is Ciampino, where most domestic, and some international, flights arrive. Ciampino is about 20km (12mi) southeast of the city. From there you can catch a COTRAL bus that connects with a subway to Stazione Termini.
Public transport
The city bus company is ATAC, and most of the main buses terminate at the bus station outside Stazione Termini where you can get a map of the bus routes. Buses run from around 6am to 12am, with some services running throughout the night. The city's Metro service is convenient for many of Rome's sights. The metro has two lines, A (red) and B (blue), both of which go through Termini station.
A bus ticket is also valid for the city's Metro and train services. You need to buy your ticket from a tobacconist, news stand or vending machine before you get on the train or bus.
If you need a taxi, remember to look for the official metered white or yellow taxis.
The main airport of Rome is Leonardo da Vinci, also known as Fiumicino. Leonardo da Vinci airport is 26km (16mi) southwest of the city. One of the most convenient ways to get into town is by the Stazione Termini direct train, which usually runs hourly from the airport. The journey takes about 30 minutes.
The other airport is Ciampino, where most domestic, and some international, flights arrive. Ciampino is about 20km (12mi) southeast of the city. From there you can catch a COTRAL bus that connects with a subway to Stazione Termini.
Public transport
The city bus company is ATAC, and most of the main buses terminate at the bus station outside Stazione Termini where you can get a map of the bus routes. Buses run from around 6am to 12am, with some services running throughout the night. The city's Metro service is convenient for many of Rome's sights. The metro has two lines, A (red) and B (blue), both of which go through Termini station.
A bus ticket is also valid for the city's Metro and train services. You need to buy your ticket from a tobacconist, news stand or vending machine before you get on the train or bus.
If you need a taxi, remember to look for the official metered white or yellow taxis.