Fiumicino Airport to Rome: Trains, Buses, Taxis and Hotel Shuttles
Fiumicino sits about 30 km southwest of central Rome, and for most travellers the train from the airport’s own station is the fastest and most predictable way in. Here is how the options compare, and how to reach each hotel in this guide.
Leonardo Express to Roma Termini
The Leonardo Express is the non-stop service built for airport passengers, running between Fiumicino Airport and Roma Termini in 32 minutes, with departures every 15 minutes. Services run from Roma Termini between about 04:50 and 23:05, and from the airport between about 05:38 and 23:27.
The ticket price quoted by Trenitalia is 14 euros. Buying through third-party resellers usually costs more because booking fees are added, so buy from Trenitalia directly, from station ticket machines, or from authorised retailers such as tobacconists and newsstands. Timetables and fares change, so check Trenitalia before you travel.
FL1 regional trains
The FL1 regional line connects the airport with other Rome stations, including Roma Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana and Tiburtina. It runs every 15 minutes on working days and every 30 minutes at weekends and on holidays, and it costs considerably less than the Leonardo Express.
The catch, and it matters: the FL1 does not stop at Roma Termini. If Termini is your destination, take the Leonardo Express. If you are heading to Trastevere, the Ostiense area, or connecting at Tiburtina, the FL1 is both cheaper and often more direct.
Buses and taxis
Coach services run from the airport to Termini and other points in the city, and are typically cheaper than the train but slower and exposed to traffic. They suit late arrivals outside train hours and travellers with heavy luggage.
Taxis from the airport into central Rome operate on a fixed fare set by the city for journeys within the Aurelian Walls, which protects you from meter surprises; confirm the fare applies before setting off and use only official white taxis from the rank. Journey time is usually 45 to 60 minutes depending on traffic, and can be considerably longer at peak times.
Finding the station and the terminals
The railway station sits inside the airport complex, close to the arrival and departure terminals; follow the dedicated signage. Note that Fiumicino now operates Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 only. Terminal 2 was demolished as part of the Terminal 1 expansion, so older guidance referring to three passenger terminals is out of date. T1 and T3 are connected within a single building and can be walked between in both the public and transit areas.
Reaching each hotel
| Hotel | Area | Typical access from the terminals |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Rome Airport | Airport complex | Covered walkway on foot |
| Air Rooms Rome Airport by HelloSky | Airport complex, landside | Short walk from the terminals |
| Hilton Garden Inn Rome Airport | About 5 minutes by road | Free hotel shuttle to Terminal 3 |
| Best Western Hotel Rome Airport | About 5 minutes by road | Hotel shuttle (charged) or taxi |
| Rome Airport Hotel Fiumicino | A few minutes by road | Hotel shuttle (charged) or taxi |
| Mercure Rome Leonardo da Vinci Airport | About 3 km | Hotel shuttle or taxi |
Shuttle timetables, fees and operating hours vary by hotel and change seasonally. The individual hotel pages note what each property offered when last verified, and it is always worth confirming with the hotel on the day of travel, particularly for departures before dawn.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get from Fiumicino Airport to Rome city centre?
The Leonardo Express runs non-stop to Roma Termini in 32 minutes, departing every 15 minutes, with a Trenitalia ticket price of 14 euros. If your destination is not Termini, the FL1 regional train serves Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana and Tiburtina for less.
Does the FL1 train go to Roma Termini?
No. The FL1 does not call at Termini. It serves other Rome stations including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana and Tiburtina, running every 15 minutes on working days and every 30 minutes at weekends and on holidays.
Where is the train station at Fiumicino Airport?
The station is inside the airport area, close to the arrival and departure terminals. Follow the dedicated rail signage from either Terminal 1 or Terminal 3; the two terminals are connected inside a single building.
Information last verified: July 25, 2026