This guide compares all available airport transfers at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
Public and private transfers from the airport to the city
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), also known as Aeroporto Internazionale di Roma Fiumicino “Leonardo da Vinci”, is the largest international airport of Rome and is located about 29 km southwest of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Rome by Express Train, Regional Train, Express Bus, Taxi, Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer), Uber or Car Sharing.
Transfer comparison from FCO airport to downtown
Overview of all airport transfers from Rome Fiumicino Airport to the City Center (Central Station “Roma Termini”)
| Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Express Train | 35 Min. | 18 € | Details |
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Regional Train | 60‑90 Min. | 8 € | Details |
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Express Bus | 45‑60 Min. | 6 € | Details |
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Taxi | 45 Min. | 60 € | Details |
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Welcome Pickups |
45 Min. | 60 € | Details |
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Uber | 45 Min. | 50‑100 € | Details |
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Carsharing | 45 Min. | Individ. | Details |
Notices:
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
35 minutesCost:
18 € ppDescription:
Leonardo Express from Rome Fiumicino Airport (Train Station “Fiumicino Aeroporto” in front of the arrival terminal) to Rome Central Station (“Roma Termini”), directly in the city center; Direct transfer
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
60-90 minutesCost:
8 € ppDescription:
Regional trains from Rome Fiumicino Airport (Train station “Fiumicino Aeroporto” in front of the arrival terminal) to Rome Central Station (“Roma Termini”), directly in the city center; with 1 change of trains
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
45-60 minutesCost:
6 € ppDescription:
Express Bus ‘Terravision’ from Rome Fiumicino Airport (Bus stop in front of Terminal 3) to Central Station “Roma Termini” in the city, direct transfer
Official local taxis
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
60 €Description:
Taxi from Rome Fiumicino Airport (Terminal 1 & 3) to the center of Rome (within the Aurelian Walls), Rome Central Station or directly to your accommodation to downtown rome
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
60 €Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Rome Fiumicino airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to the center of Rome, to Roma Termini or directly to your accommodation
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
50-100 €Description:
Uber from Rome Fiumicino Airport (pick-up location according to Uber App) to Rome city center, Rome Central Station or directly to your accommodation
Check local providers ↗
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
Depending on selected carDescription:
Carsharing from Rome Fiumicino Airport (parking at Terminal 1) to central Rome, Rome Central Station or directly to your accommodationRoute from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Rome Central Station “Roma Termini”
Rome Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Rome:
Things to know about Rome:
1. Rome has more Christian churches than any other city in the World
2. The Roman university La Sapienza is the largest in Europe (100,000 students)
3. More than 3000 euro is collected every night from the Trevi Fountain