Italy: Rome/Roma
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Legal Disclaimer Last Update 12-Jul-14Rome/Roma - Ciampino (CIA):
Location: 10 Miles/15 km SE of Rome.
Airport Map: Click here
| By Taxi: | |
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| General: | To the city centre the published fare is €30 within the Aurelian walls in either direction. However in practice you may be asked to pay €40. Journey time 25-60 mins depending on traffic, which can be heavy at times. To Fiumicino Airport €50-60/35-50 mins. |
| By Bus: | |
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| Terravision Bus to Rome Termini: | There is a bus operated by Terravision to Rome Termini railway station. It departs Ciampino every 15-45 mins 0840-0020. Departures from Termini are 0430-1930. Takes 40 mins. Cost: €4 adult one way and €8. Child discounts apply. Terravision buses leave from the stops right alongside the departure side of the terminal. |
| ATTRAL bus to Anangina Metro: | Route: The blue ATTRAL buses run from the public bus stops (cross the car park from the terminal) to metro station Anagnina (on line A) and some buses also stop at the Ciampino railway station (marked with a * below). Timings: Buses leave the airport on work days every 40 mins 0600-2240. On weekends and holidays every 40 mins 0720-2240. Buses leave Anangina Metro station on the edge of the city on work days at 0630*, 0720, 0800*, 0840, 0920*, 1000, 1040*, 1120, 1200, 1240, 1320, 1400*, 1440*, 1520, 1600, 1640*, 1720*, 1740, 1800*, 1820, 1840*, 1920*, 2000*, 2040, 2200 & 2310. On Holidays at 0720*, 0800*, 0840, 0920*, 1000, 1040*, 1120, 1200*, 1240*, 1320*, 1400, 1440*, 1520, 1600*, 1640, 1720*, 1800*, 1840*, 1920, 2000*, 2040, 2100, 2200 & 2310. * = stops at Ciampino train station. Travel Time: Takes 10-15 mins to Anagnina. Once at Anagnina, follow the M sign to find the Metro station (line A). Metro tickets can be bought from a machine and cost €1 for 75 mins travel. To Termini (main train station) 20 mins. To Spagna (Spanish Steps) 25-30 mins. Trains run every 5 mins. Cost: Adult one way €1.20. Tickets can be bought from the little booth in arrivals. You can also buy them on the bus although they may cost €0.10 more. There is an extra charge of €1.20 for very large luggage. Contact: ATTRAL Freephone number: 800 700 805. |
| ATTRAL bus to Roma Termini: | Route: The blue ATTRAL buses run from the public bus stops (cross the car park from the terminal) to Roma Termini (Piazza dei 500), the main train station in the city centre. Timings: Buses leave the airport daily at 2350 & 0015 only. Buses leave Termini daily at 0445 & 0450 only. Travel Time: Takes 40 mins. Cost: Adult one way €5. Tickets can be bought from the little booth in arrivals. You can also buy them on the bus although they may cost €0.10 more. There is an extra charge of €1.20 for very large luggage. Contact: ATTRAL Freephone number: 800 700 805. |
| Sitbus to Roma Termini: | Route: Buses run from the public bus stops (cross the car park from the terminal) to Roma Termini, the main train station in the city centre. Timings: Buses leave the airport daily every 45 mins 0830-2345. Buses leave Termini daily at 0430, 0630, 0700, 0715, then every 30-45 mins until 2100 & 2115. Travel Time: Takes 45 mins. Cost: Adult one way €6. Tickets can be bought on the bus. There is no charge for luggage. Contact: Tel: 06 5917844. |
| By Train: | |
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| General: | Take one of the above mentioned buses and leave at Ciampino train station or Anagnina metro station. Then take the train or Metro, which runs every 5 mins. Railway Info Freephone Number 892021. Trains run every 5 mins. |
| Metro: | Once at Anagnina, follow the M sign to find the Metro station (line A). Metro tickets can be bought from a machine and cost €1 for 75 mins travel. To Termini (main train station) 20 mins. To Spagna (Spanish Steps) 25-30 mins. |
| Rental Cars: | |
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | AVIS, Hertz, eSixT, Maggiore, EUROPCAR, Thrifty & AutoEuropa are all represented at the airport. There are no desks in the terminal, instead, shuttle buses run from outside departures to the remote locations near Car Park P8. |
Airport to Airport: For transfer to Fiumicino airport see airport website.
Car Parking: First 3 hrs, €3 per hour, 4th to 12th hrs €1 per hour, 13th - 24th hour free. Daily cost €18. From the 5th day €8 per day.
Notes: Bureau de Change in departures. Hotel booking desk in arrivals. Shuttle bus desks in arrivals. There is a petrol/gas station at the airport.
Airport Website: www.airport-ciampino.com
Updated May14 ADV. Last Visit Apr09.
Rome/Roma - Fiumicino/Leonardo da Vinci (FCO):
Location: 21 Miles/33 km SW of Rome City.
Airport Map: Click here
Airport Overview: 4 Terminal buildings 1, 2, 3 & 5, all fairly close together and within walking distance of each other. Terminal 1 is for Alitalia (Short Haul Flights), Air France, KLM & Etihad Regional. Terminal 2 is for low cost airlines. Terminal 3 is for Alitalia (Long Haul Flights) all other companies. Terminal 5 is for USA and Israeli Carriers. Each terminal has departures on the upper level and arrivals on the lower. Taxis and buses wait outside.
| By Taxi: | |
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| General: | You are advised to use only authorised taxis (white vehicles with a meter) that are available in the arrivals areas of the terminals. |
| Meter Rates: | The fares are as follows: Fixed starting rate: €2.33 Mon-Fri, €3.36 on Sundays & Holidays during the day and €4.91 on Sundays and Holidays at night. Rate per km: €0.78 per km within the city ring road and €1.29 outside the ring road. Supplements may also be added for luggage (€1.04). |
| Typical fares: | Average to the city centre €60/40 mins. To Ciampino Airport ~€70/30 mins. The published fare to anywhere within the Aurelian walls is €60 in either direction, but you may be asked for more. |
| Taxi Companies: | Radio Taxis Tel 65 62 08. |
| By Bus: | |
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| Terravision Shuttle Bus: | Runs along the route: Fiumicino domestic & intl arrivals, via Aurelia (Centro Panorama), via Aurelia (Via Aurelia 666, Hotel Ergife), Piazza Irnerio (Via Aurelia, 420), Lepanto (Metro line A, Via Lepanto 4) & Rome Termini station, Via Marsala 22. Departs from the airport daily at 0830, 1050, 1230, 1430, 1630, 1830 & 2030. Departs from Via Marsala 22, Termini Station daily at 0630, 0920, 1030, 1230, 1430, 1630 & 1830. Cost: €9 adult one way and €5 child (2-12 years) one way. Adult return €15. Child return €10. Takes ~70 mins. |
| Schiaffini Travel Shuttle: | Runs from the airport (outside the arrivals halls of the domestic & intl terminals) to Roma Termini Railway Station (Via Marsala in front of Royal Santina Hotel). Leaves the airport daily at 1625 & 1700. Leaves Termini daily 1320 & 1355. Cost: €8 one way. |
| COTRAL Bus to Lepanto: | Runs on the route: Airport (Domestic Terminal A & Intl arrivals) - Fiumicino Cancelli Rossi - Fiumicino Via delle Ombrine - Focene - Focene Bv - Fregene - Maccarese - Maccarese FS - Ponte Arrone - Castel di Guido - Castel di Guido bv - Malagrotta - GRA Aurelia - Lepanto (Metro line A & bus station). |
| COTRAL Bus to Roma Magliana: | Runs on the route: Airport (Domestic Terminal A & Intl arrivals) - Fiumicino Cancelli Rossi - Fiumicino Via delle Ombrine - Fiumicino Via della Foce Micin - Fiumicino Via T.Clementina - Fiumicino Via delle Ombrine - Fiumicino Cancelli Rossi, Ponte Galeria, GRA Magliana & Roma Magliana. |
| Night Service COTRAL: | Runs from the airport (outside the arrivals halls of the domestic & intl terminals) to Roma Tiburtina. Timings: Leaves the airport daily at 0115, 0215, 0330 & 0510. Leaves Tiburtina daily at 0030, 0115, 0230 & 0345. Takes ~45 mins. Cost: €5 one way. |
| Hotel Buses: | Various hotels near the airport run shuttles for guests. The Courtyard Marriott bus stop is next to Car Park D, 3 roadways across from the terminals. They operate shuttles from the airport every 40 mins 06401200 and 1600-2120. |
| By Train: | |
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| General: | To get to the station, leave the airport terminal by the escalator/walkway to the railway station (all under one roof). The station is near Car park D, across the road from terminal C. It is not well signed from the terminals, and it may be better to follow signs for 'Rent a Car/Autonoleggio' or 'Hilton Hotel'. It is easier to locate from the departure level of Terminal C (3). On entering the train station concourse, buy a ticket at the TABAC (signed 'Buy train tickets here' - speaks English). Then, on platform #1 validate the ticket in one of the machines there (validity 90 mins). There is a tourist information desk at the train station. Railway Freephone number: 892021. |
| Notes from a Traveller: | December 2009: When returning to the Airport, you will have to change terminals if you are flying to the US on ca US carrier. You must exit the train area and turn left towards the outdoor exit. You will find signs that point to T5. This is a transfer point for a bus over to T5. You should allow an extra 45 minutes if it’s your first time. |
| SPECIAL TRAIN Leonardo Express(Fast Train): | Runs from the airport non-stop to Roma Termini right in the centre of the city, where you can connect to the metro. All seats are first class. To the Airport: The Leonardo Express train leaves from Roma Termini station every 30 mins 0552-2252. The train makes no en-route stops. From the Airport: Trains leaves from Fiumicino Airport station (platform 25) every 30 mins 0636-2335. The train makes no mid-journey stops. In case of a strike, trains will be replaced by buses. Cost: Ticket price €14 one way. Takes ~31 mins. Because of the difficulties of getting tickets at the Rome 'Termini' and the city in general, you are advised to buy your return ticket here at the same time. They are usable for both directions with no apparent expiry date. BUT DO NOT VALIDATE THE RETURN ONE NOW. |
| Metropolitan Train Line FM1 (Slower but cheaper): | Route: Airport station - Ponte Galeria (change here for trains to Fiumicino Citta) - Muratella - Magliana - Villa Bonelli - Roma Trastevere - Roma Ostiense - Roma Tuscolana - Roma Tiburtina - Nomentana - Nuovo Salario - Fidene - Settebagni - Monterotondo Mentana - Piana Bella di Montelibretti - Poggio Mirteto - Gavignano Sabino - Stimigliano - Collevecchio Poggio S. - Civita Castellana Magliano - Orte. Timings: Runs Mon-Sat every 15 mins 0627-2127 and also at these times: 0557, 2157, 2227, 2257 & 2327. On Sundays every 30 mins 0557-2327. You can transfer to the Rome Metro system at Ostinense. Transfer to the tram system at Trastevere (direction Largo Argentina for the Colosseum & Pantheon). Trams cost €1, buy tickets at cafes and kiosks. Cost: Ticket price €5.50 one way to the city. Transfer time to Roma Tiburtina 30-40 mins. To Trastevere ~30 mins. |
| Rental Cars: | |
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | AVIS 06 65011531 Budget (5th floor) Hertz 6501 1553 eSixT 06 6595 3547 EUROPCAR 6501 0977 LocAuto Maggiore/National 6501 0678 Dollar/Thrifty 6501 0347 TargaRent & AutoEuropa Rental Car Offices are in the Car park opposite Terminal B. Follow signs for 'Rent a Car/Autonoleggio'. Prestige Rent a Car, +39 06 6501 2289, is in the railway station. |
| Car parking: | |
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| Rapid Drop-Off: | Pick up and drop off parking is available at the roadside opposite the terminals for €3 per hour. Short Term car parks are across the road from the terminals. |
| Short Term: | Car Parks A, B, C & D are opposite the terminals. Cost: 1st Day: For the first 6 hrs, €1.50 per 30 mins, from 7-16 hours €1 per hour, daily max €28. 2nd day: 1st 12 hours €2 per hour, daily max €24. Day 3 and beyond: First 10 hrs €2 per hour, daily max €20. |
| Long Term: | Car Parks A, B, C & D are opposite the terminals. Cost: 1 week €89. Each extra day €1. |
Airport to Airport: For transfer to Ciampino airport see airport website or see ●Rome Ciampino airport transfers. To Rome-Urbe (General Aviation) take the train to Nuovo Salario, which is 1km from Urbe. €4/40mins. Train runs every 15 mins.
Money Services: ATMs/Cash machines in arrivals of each terminal.
Baggage Storage: The baggage deposit is at terminal C, on the ground floor of international arrivals, and is open daily 0630-2330. Cost: €6 per item per 24 hrs (or part thereof).
Notes: There are hotel booking desks and transfer desks for taxi and bus companies in the arrivals areas of each terminal. There is a tourist information desk at the train station.
Airport Hotels: Hilton Hotel is through car Park D.
Airport Website: www.roma-airport.com.
Airport Tel No: +39 06 6595 6350.
Updated Jul14. Last Visit Apr09.
Rome/Roma - Urbe (LIRU):
Location: 6 km/4 Miles N of the city centre.
By Train: Nearest station Nuovo Salario, 1 km/1 mile from the Airport.
Airport to Airport: To Rome Fiumicino take the train from Nuovo Salario to Fiumicino €4/40 mins. Runs every 15 mins.
Note: This airport is for general aviation and has no airline flights.
Updated Mar10 ADV.
