Where will the downtown drop-off be?

Most services target Rome Termini (central train station), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.

How frequent are departures?

Leonardo Express usually runs every 15-30 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

FCOItalyTPL: city-transfer-guide

Rome Fiumicino Airport

Rome, Italy

Drop-off

Rome Termini (central train station)

Pin before customs

Fastest

Leonardo Express

rail · 15-30m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Leonardo Express
Headway: 15-30
Backup: Trenitalia FL1 + interchange to Termini · 15-30m

Note

Non-stop Trenitalia train from Fiumicino Aeroporto station inside the airport to Roma Termini, taking about 32 minutes with departures roughly every 15 minutes (up to 30 minutes in some time slots) from early morning to late evening. Termini is Rome’s main rail and metro hub for onward travel across the city center and Italy.

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service: Terravision Fiumicino Airport – Rome Termini
Mode: coach
Freq: 40-60m
Note: Direct shuttle bus from Fiumicino Airport (mainly Terminal 3) to Roma Termini (Via Marsala), usually taking about 45–55 minutes depending on traffic. Buses operate from early morning to late evening with departures roughly every 40–60 minutes; tickets are cheaper if bought online.

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service: Leonardo Express
Mode: rail
Freq: 15-30m
Note: Non-stop Trenitalia train from Fiumicino Aeroporto station inside the airport to Roma Termini, taking about 32 minutes with departures roughly every 15 minutes (up to 30 minutes in some time slots) from early morning to late evening. Termini is Rome’s main rail and metro hub for onward travel across the city center and Italy.

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target Rome Termini (central train station), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: Leonardo Express usually runs every 15-30 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.