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Getting from Rome Fiumicino Airport to City Centre

Nadia Anagnostopoulou

November 8, 2023

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is located approximately 30 km from the centre of Rome, taking around 40-50 minutes in usual traffic conditions. You have four transportation options from Rome Airport to the city centre: taxi, private transfer, bus or train. The fastest and most convenient option is taking a Fiumicino Airport taxi or private transfer, as the service is door-to-door. You’ll pay a fixed fare of €50 and the journey takes around 40 minutes.

Alternatively, the cheapest transfer option is the bus, with tickets starting at €6 per person and an average journey time of 50 minutes. Another budget-friendly choice is to take a train. Services typically take around 40 minutes and cost between €8 and €14, depending on whether you opt for the regional or express trains.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Welcome Pickups	€60	40min	24/7	Book
Book
Taxi	€50	40min	24/7
Train	€28	32min	06:08–23:23
Bus	€12	50min	05:40–02:30

How to get from Rome Airport to city centre by taxi

Taking a taxi from FCO to Rome is the quickest and most reliable transfer option available to you. It’s easy to find a taxi in Fiumicino Airport, as there are plenty queuing outside 24/7. The ride should take around 40 minutes in normal traffic and costs €50.

Taxi cost from Rome Airport to city centre

Taxis at Rome Fiumicino Airport charge fixed fares to specific destinations. However, if you are travelling outside of the main city ring, the fare will be calculated using a taximeter.

Nevertheless, the fixed fare for a taxi from FCO Airport to Rome is €50. Keep in mind that night rates and extra surcharges may apply.

*It is recommended to book your Fiumicino Airport transfer in advance to save time and to ensure a competitive flat rate with no hidden fees.

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Taxis at Fiumicino Airport

Cost

€50

Trip Duration

40 Min

*Rates may vary unless you pre-book your taxi in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 from Fiumicino Airport.

Where do I get it from?

Taxis queue up outside of the arrivals gate of all the terminals. They can easily be spotted due to their white colour and council branding.

Convenience

No matter what time you land at Fiumicino Airport there will be a taxi waiting for you right outside the arrivals terminal. However, the taxi drivers don’t usually speak great English so you may encounter communication issues. For a trained English-speaking driver and a company you can rely on, we suggest pre-booking a private transfer with Welcome.

Editor’s Note

For a seamless arrival it's best to book a private transfer in advance.

Useful Tips

Taxis in Rome can take up to 4 people with 4 pieces of luggage.

Let your driver know that you are aware of the €50 fixed cost to the centre of Rome (inside the Aurelian Walls).

Make sure that your taximeter reads “Tariffa 1” as this is the correct rate/km for rides within the centre of Rome. “Tariffa 2”, is much more expensive and should only be used when travelling on Rome’s highway or Grande Raccordo Annulare.

It's not expected to tip your taxi driver in Rome. However, if you enjoyed the service, you can round up your fare to the nearest Euro.

Taxis in Rome are required to have a POS system for card payments. However, it's important to ask and double-check that they take credit or debit cards.

How to get from Fiumicino Airport to city centre by train

Travelling by train from Rome Airport to Rome City is a great budget alternative. The airport train station can be found next to Terminal 3, connecting FCO Airport to the city centre as well as plenty of destinations outside of Rome. You have a couple of options when travelling to Rome Termini Station in the centre; the express trains or regional trains.

The fastest and most popular option is the Leonardo Express. The service is non-stop and direct, taking just 32 minutes to reach Termini Station. Simply board the express service towards “Roma Termini”, which is located 5 minutes from central Rome, and then walk to your final destination.

If your hotel or destination isn’t close to Termini Station, taking a regional train on the FL1 Line may be the way to go. However, this service takes 50 minutes to reach the centre. FL1 trains stop at the main stations in Rome, including Roma Termini and Roma Tiburtina.

How much are the trains from Fiumicino Airport to the city centre?

The Leonardo Express train from FCO to Rome costs €14 for a one-way ticket, and the FL1 trains cost around €8. Children under 12 years ride free.

*Train tickets can be bought either online or from the ticket machines at the station.

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Trains at Fiumicino Airport

Cost

€14