Airport Tips & Quick Reference Guide to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

Rome Fiumicino Airport FCO Transportation

Information compiled by David Enrich, aviation and airport guide expert since 1999.

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) offers several transportation options that allow passengers to travel conveniently between the airport and downtown Rome, as well as other destinations in the metropolitan area. Travelers can choose from public buses, trains, taxis, private transfers, and car rental services depending on their budget, travel time, and comfort preferences.

Here you can find all the transportation options from Rome Airport (FCO) to Rome city centre and vice versa:

Rome Fiumicino Airport to city centre

Best options to move around are taxis and private transfers. However, some bus and train routes are worth a look. 


ROME AIRPORT TRANSPORT COMPARISON

Transport Option Destination Travel Time Approx. Price Best For
Leonardo Express Roma Termini Station 32 min €14 Fastest transfer
FL1 Regional Train Trastevere / Tiburtina 45-50 min €8 Budget travellers
Terravision Bus Roma Termini 50-70 min €6-7 Cheapest option
Official Taxi Rome City Centre 40-60 min €50 fixed fare Families & luggage
Private Transfer Hotel Door-to-Door 45-60 min €60-90 Premium comfort

ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES

Transport Advantages Disadvantages Recommended For
Leonardo Express Non-stop service
Fast and reliable
No traffic delays		 Higher price
Only reaches Termini		 Business travellers
FL1 Train Affordable
Good local connections		 Slower journey
No Termini stop		 Budget travellers
Airport Shuttle Bus Lowest cost
Frequent departures		 Traffic delays possible
Longer travel time		 Cheap city transfer
Taxi Door-to-door service
Comfortable with luggage		 Expensive
Traffic congestion		 Families & groups
Private Transfer Meet & greet
Maximum convenience		 Highest cost
Reservation needed		 Luxury travellers

Bus

Rome Fiumicino Airport offers a wide selection of bus services to transfer to downtown Rome.

See below the bus services from Rome Airport (FCO) to Rome city centre:

- Cotral bus 
- SIT Shuttle bus
- T.A.M bus
- Terravision bus
- Rome Airport Bus

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Taxi

At FCO Airport you can find yellow or white taxis at the arrivals area of Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.

A one-way trip to downtown Rome will take 40 up to 60 minutes according to your destination.

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Train

Leonardo Express is the direct train service which connects Fiumicino Airport with the city centre.

See below the train options to downtown:

- Leonardo Express
- FM1 Train
- Suburban train FL1

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Metro

FCO Airport is not directly connected to the Metro.

There are 2 lines which connect Rome Airport to Rome city centre: Line A (orange) and B (blue).

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Transfers

If you want private transportation to and from Rome Fuimicino Airport, it is a great option to book a transfer. 

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Tram

There isn’t any tram line that gets directly from Rome Airport to Rome and back.

Please bear in mind that it is possible to reach the city centre by taking some tram lines and then boarding an additional mean of transportation, either bus or train.

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Car rental

To rent a car in Rome Airport is always a great idea.

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