FCO to Rome: getting from Fiumicino to Da Augusto

Fiumicino Airport has train, bus and taxi connections into Rome, so you can choose between a direct rail link, a regional train or a road transfer.

The airport is 32 km from Rome city centre, according to Rome’s mobility authority. Trains depart from the railway station inside the airport, while buses leave from Terminals 2 and 3. Taxis for Rome wait at the terminal exits in the domestic and international arrivals areas.

For a straightforward rail journey to the city’s main train station, the Leonardo Express runs nonstop to Roma Termini. FL1 is a regional alternative serving several Rome stations, including Roma Tiburtina.

Buses connect the airport with Rome through several operators; Cotral also runs services from Roma Termini and metro stations including Tiburtina, Cornelia and Magliana to the airport stop at Terminal 1.

If your onward journey involves the metro, the guide to using Ottaviano station can help you plan that connection once you are in Rome.

The Leonardo Express is the nonstop train from Fiumicino Aeroporto to Roma Termini, while FL1 serves Roma Tiburtina and other stations.

Leonardo Express to Roma Termini

The Leonardo Express takes 32 minutes to reach Roma Termini. Departures generally run every 15 minutes, although some intervals have a train every 30 minutes. Trenitalia gives a one-way fare of €14, or €40 for four tickets bought in one transaction.

Children under 4 travel free. Each paying adult may also bring one child aged 4 to under 12 at no charge. Large luggage has no surcharge, and the trains have dedicated seating and accessible bathrooms for passengers with reduced mobility. Integrated Metrebus tickets are not valid on this service.

Roma Termini is useful if you are continuing by train or need to connect with other city transport. For the onward rail leg, the route from Rome Termini to the Vatican area covers the station connection.

Regional FL1 to Roma Tiburtina

FL1 connects Fiumicino Aeroporto with Roma Tiburtina in 48 minutes. Trenitalia gives a frequency of every 15 minutes on working days and every 30 minutes on Sundays and public holidays.

This regional service suits an arrival whose next stop is on the FL1 route. Check the destination station before choosing it: unlike the Leonardo Express, it does not offer a nonstop run to Roma Termini. Trenitalia schedules and fares can change, so check the official site before you go.

An official taxi offers a direct road transfer from Fiumicino, with a fixed fare for destinations inside Rome’s Aurelian Walls.

Rome’s mobility authority gives an approximate journey time of 40–50 minutes from Fiumicino to destinations inside the Aurelian Walls and a fixed fare of €55 per vehicle, including surcharges. The fixed fare applies to a direct trip to the stated destination, without detours or additional pickups.

Use the official rank at the exits of the domestic and international arrivals areas. Rome taxis are white, with a TAXI roof sign and the Rome Capitale emblem and licence number on the front doors. Check that the meter is on and ask for a receipt.

The €55 fare is specific to destinations inside the Aurelian Walls. The authority gives different fixed fares for some other destinations, including €60 to Tiburtina station and €50 to Ostiense station. For a destination within the Grande Raccordo Anulare, the authority says a taxi journey cannot exceed €80; the metered fare applies.

Check the service pattern and your arrival time before settling on a connection, especially if you are relying on a particular train or bus.

The Leonardo Express operates between Fiumicino Aeroporto and Roma Termini, with departures generally every 15 minutes, but some gaps have a 30-minute interval. Its departure windows are 5:38 a.m. to 11:27 p.m. from Fiumicino Aeroporto and 4:50 a.m. to 11:05 p.m. from Roma Termini. These schedules may change, so check the official site before you go.

Large luggage is allowed on the Leonardo Express without a surcharge. If you are travelling with a child, remember that children under 4 ride free, and each paying adult can take one child aged 4 to under 12 free.

For a late arrival, compare the available train and bus services against your landing time and onward connection. If a direct road transfer fits better, official Rome taxis wait at the terminal exits.

The drive from Da Augusto to Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport is about 42 minutes, a useful distinction if your trip includes a flight from Rome’s other airport.

Confirm current fares and service information with the relevant transport operator before travelling.

Train schedules and prices can change, and airport buses are run by several companies. Check Trenitalia for train services and fares, and Rome’s mobility authority for local transport and taxi information. If you plan to take a taxi, confirm that your destination falls within the area covered by the fixed fare and that the journey is direct.

For any route, make a final check for timetable changes, current fares and disruptions affecting your connection.

How long does the Leonardo Express take?

The nonstop train from Fiumicino Aeroporto to Roma Termini takes 32 minutes. Departures generally run every 15 minutes, though some intervals have a train every 30 minutes.

How much is a taxi from Fiumicino Airport to central Rome?

The fixed fare is €55 per vehicle for a direct journey to a destination inside the Aurelian Walls, including surcharges. Different fares apply to some other destinations.

Can I take large luggage on the Leonardo Express?

Yes. Large luggage has no surcharge on the Leonardo Express.

Where do airport buses leave from?

Buses operated by several companies connect Fiumicino Airport with Rome and depart from Terminals 2 and 3.