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How do I get from Fiumicino or Ciampino to central Rome?

Train, bus or fixed-fare taxi — choose by where you sleep, when you land and how many of you travel.

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Short answer

From Fiumicino (FCO) take the Leonardo Express to Termini (32 min, €14) or the cheaper FL1 (€8) if you sleep near Trastevere, Ostiense or Tiburtina. Ciampino (CIA) has no train: use a direct coach to Termini or ATAC bus 520/720 to the metro. An official taxi costs a fixed €55 from FCO and €40 from CIA to any address inside the Aurelian Walls.

Checked 2026-09-21 · Rome · Getting there

At a glance
Leonardo ExpressFCO → Termini non-stop · 32 min · €14 · every 15 min · about 05:38–23:27
FL1 trainFCO → Trastevere / Ostiense / Tiburtina · €8 within the Rome ring · every 15 min (30 on Sundays)
Taxi FCO€55 fixed per vehicle, inside the Aurelian Walls · 40–50 min
Taxi CIA€40 fixed per vehicle, inside the Aurelian Walls · about 30 min
Ciampino busDirect coaches to Termini · ATAC 520 / 720 to Anagnina metro / Ciampino station
After the last trainCotral night Air Terminal bus to Termini / Tiburtina, or the official taxi rank

From Fiumicino: train, bus or taxi?

Transport option

Leonardo Express to Termini

Non-stop to Roma Termini. Best if your hotel is near Termini or on the metro. Buy at machines, from Trenitalia, or tap a contactless card — no need to book ahead.
Time · price
32 min · €14
Frequency
Every 15 min
Hours
About 05:38–23:27, not overnight

Trenitalia · Leonardo Express ↗

Transport option

FL1 regional train

Not the Termini route: it stops at Trastevere, Ostiense and Tiburtina. Cheaper, and often closer to hotels in south or east Rome.
Price
€8 within the Rome ring
Frequency
15 min weekdays · 30 min Sundays & holidays

Trenitalia · Fiumicino connections ↗

Transport option

Official taxi: fixed fare

€55 per vehicle to or from an address inside the Aurelian Walls — one pickup, one drop-off. A supplement applies from the fifth passenger. Check your address on the official map.
Fare
€55 per vehicle
Time
About 40–50 min

Roma Capitale · taxi tariff (PDF) ↗ · Roma Mobilità · taxi ↗

Good to know

Four people? Compare door to door

For a group of four, the train group fare and the €55 taxi can be close. Luggage and your hotel’s location usually decide.

From Ciampino: bus or taxi

Transport option

Coach or local bus

Daily direct coaches go to Termini (tickets online, at arrivals desks or on board). ATAC 520 and 720 connect to Anagnina metro and Ciampino station.

ADR · Ciampino buses ↗

Landing late or leaving early

Watch out

After the last train

Check the Cotral night Air Terminal bus to Termini or Tiburtina — and how you get from that station to your bed. If there is no workable chain, go to the official taxi rank. A bus ticket does not make the bus wait for a delayed flight.

Cotral · timetables ↗

Watch out

Use the official taxi rank only

Don’t accept rides from people approaching you in arrivals. Use the rank, the ChiamaTaxi app or a licensed pre-booked transfer.

Roma Mobilità · taxi ↗

Quick answers

Is the Leonardo Express worth it?

Yes if you sleep near Termini or on the metro. If your hotel is in Trastevere, Ostiense or near Tiburtina, the FL1 (€8) is usually closer and cheaper.

How much is a taxi from Fiumicino to central Rome?

A fixed €55 per vehicle to addresses inside the Aurelian Walls; €40 from Ciampino.

Is there a train from Ciampino airport?

No. Take a direct coach to Termini, or ATAC bus 520/720 to the metro or Ciampino station.

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Sources: Trenitalia · Leonardo Express ↗ · Trenitalia · Fiumicino connections ↗ · Roma Capitale · taxi tariff (PDF) ↗ · Roma Mobilità · taxi ↗ · ADR · Ciampino buses ↗ · Cotral · timetables ↗