Rome Fiumicino Airport to City Center: Leonardo Express, Buses, Taxis and Late Arrivals

The Leonardo Express takes 32 minutes from the airport to Roma Termini and costs €14. The last departure from Fiumicino is at 11:27 p.m., so a late landing needs a plan B, and the SIT bus, which runs until 1:15 a.m., is one.

At a glance

• Recommended line: Leonardo Express to Roma Termini
• Travel time: 32 minutes
• Fare: €14
• First and last departure from the airport: 5:38 a.m. to 11:27 p.m.
• Frequency: every 15 minutes
• Departure point: railway station inside the airport area, close to the terminals

What is the best way to get from Rome Fiumicino Airport to the city center?

The Leonardo Express is the main option for most travelers. The SIT bus costs €7 one way and is the cheaper choice for budgets and for anyone landing after the last train. FL1 regional trains also run, every 15 minutes on working days and every 30 minutes on weekends and holidays.

• Leonardo Express: 32 minutes · €14 · 5:38 a.m. to 11:27 p.m. from the airport · for most travelers
• SIT bus: €7 one way, €13 return · 7:15 a.m. to 1:15 a.m. from the airport · for budgets and late arrivals
• FL1 regional train: every 15 minutes on working days, every 30 on weekends and holidays · for travelers who want a frequent regional service

Budget: SIT bus. Luggage and a fixed schedule: Leonardo Express, which leaves from a station next to the terminals. Late arrival: SIT bus, until 1:15 a.m.

How do you take the metro or bus from Rome Fiumicino Airport?

Several bus companies leave from the Terminal 3 bus station. Rome Airport Bus (Schiaffini) leaves from stand 19 for Roma Termini. SIT Bus Shuttle leaves from stand 16 for Vaticano, Aurelia and Termini. T.A.M. Bus leaves from stand 17 for Ostiense and Termini. Terravision leaves from stand 18 for Termini.

COTRAL leaves from the T3 stop for the main metro stations, Ostia and other provincial and regional destinations. Interregional buses use the BUS hub on the Arrivals level of Terminal 3, stands 20 to 26, next to exit 6 of T3 Arrivals. Local buses to Fiumicino town leave from the stop in front of Terminal 3.

The SIT bus runs from Terminal 3 between 7:15 a.m. and 1:15 a.m. From Roma Termini it runs between 4:45 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. A ticket bought at the stop costs €2 more than one bought online, so buy ahead.

• SIT bus: €7 one way, €13 return

The regional daily ticket is not valid on the Trenitalia no-stop connection Roma Termini to Fiumicino Airport, nor on the Cotral special connection to the airport. Riding without a valid ticket brings a fine of 100 to 500 euros.

How much is a taxi from Rome Fiumicino Airport to the city center?

The Fiumicino Tourist Infopoint in International Arrivals, Terminal 3, is open every day from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and is the place to ask before choosing.

For comparison, the Leonardo Express costs €14 and the SIT bus €7 per person. With a group or heavy luggage, compare the taxi fare with the total for all of you.

Arriving late at Rome Fiumicino Airport: what are your options?

The last Leonardo Express leaves the airport at 11:27 p.m. If the flight lands later still, a pre-booked transfer or a night near the airport avoids waiting at the stop.

Renting a car at Rome Fiumicino Airport

Rome’s restricted traffic zones (ZTL) are active on Fridays and Saturdays, both day and night. The Centro daytime zone runs from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. The Centro and Testaccio night zones run from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. According to the U.S. State Department, authorities fine drivers without the proper permits in historic downtown areas, cameras photograph license plates, and fines are sent to the driver’s home in the United States. Seat belts are mandatory, and outside cities headlights must always be on. Rural roads are generally narrow and often have no guardrails.