The fastest and easiest way to get from Leonardo Da Vinci Rome-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to downtown Rome is by taking the Leonardo Express. This train takes you non-stop to Rome's main train station (Termini) in just 32 minutes. From Termini, you can transfer to the metro or one of the many buses to continue to your accommodation or walk directly from the station.
How Do I Get to the Leonardo Express?
After landing in Rome and collecting your bags, follow the exit signs marked "Uscita/Exit" to the arrivals area of Fiumicino Airport. From here, follow signs marked "Train/Treni" which lead you to the airport's train station, about 400 to 500 meters from the arrival hall, reachable in just a few minutes through a tunnel and over several escalators.
Where to Buy Leonardo Express Tickets & What Do They Cost?
Tickets can be purchased at various locations within the station (ticket machines, "Tabacchi" tobacco shops, ticket counters) and online in advance.
BOOK LEONARDO EXPRESS TICKETS - purchased online, tickets are sent via email within 24 hours and are valid for the entire booked day (no fixed train/time commitment).
A one-way ticket from the airport to downtown Rome or vice versa costs 14.00 Euros for an adult. Children aged 4 to 12 qualify for a reduced fare; toddlers under 4 travel free. Online orders add a processing fee of 2 to 4 Euros.
Purchasing at Ticket Machines: Head to one of the red "Trenitalia" machines, select your language, choose destination "Roma-Termini," select travel date (tickets are valid for the entire selected day regardless of the specific train chosen), enter number of passengers, confirm First Class (the only bookable class on this train), and pay by cash or card.
Don't Forget to Validate Your Tickets! To access the platform, your ticket's QR code must be scanned - but this does not validate the ticket for travel. On the platform, small green validation machines print the current date and time on the ticket. Forgetting to validate can result in a fine of up to 100 Euros even with a valid ticket.
Departure Times & Travel Time
The train operates daily, 365 days a year, between Fiumicino Airport and the city center of Rome. Trains run every 30 minutes, and every 15 minutes during peak times. The first train from Termini towards the airport departs at approximately 5:30 AM; the last connection to the airport departs at about 10:30 PM. From Fiumicino Airport to Termini, the first departure is at about 6:20 AM, and the last Leonardo Express towards Rome starts just after 11:30 PM. The Leonardo Express takes exactly 32 minutes each way, with a guaranteed direct connection maintained regardless of strikes or other factors.