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Rome Termini — Leonardo Express, Frecciarossa, Metro

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Roma Termini

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Quick Answer

Roma Termini — quick reference: Leonardo Express to FCO airport: 32 min non-stop, €14 single. Frecciarossa to Milan: 3h, from €29.90. Frecciarossa to Florence: 1h30, from €19.90. Frecciarossa to Naples: 1h10, from €19.90. Frecciarossa to Venice: 3h45, from €29.90. Metro Line A (red): Spagna 6 min, Vatican (Ottaviano) 12 min. Metro Line B (blue): Colosseum 4 min, EUR 18 min. Bus + tram terminus: 50+ city bus routes outside main exit. Italy’s largest station: 480,000 passengers/day. Operators: Trenitalia (Frecciarossa, Intercity) + Italo (private high-speed). FL1 line: regional train to Fiumicino airport 50 min, €8.

Rome Termini station main hall
Roma Termini

Leonardo Express to FCO airport

  • Duration: 32 minutes Termini to Fiumicino airport (FCO), non-stop.
  • Frequency: every 15 min.
  • Hours: 5:35am-10:35pm from Termini.
  • Price: €14 single (2024-2025 rate).
  • Operator: Trenitalia.
  • Platforms: 23 + 24 — dedicated Leonardo Express tracks at far end of station.
  • Tickets: Trenitalia.com, app, station machines, counters.
  • Children under 12: free with paying adult.
  • Validation: must validate ticket at green machines before boarding.
  • Alternatives: FL1 regional train 50 min €8 (slower but cheaper). Terravision/SIT bus 60 min €6 (slowest but cheapest).
  • Total return: Leonardo Express €28 round-trip vs taxi flat rate €50 each way.

Frecciarossa + Italo — high-speed rail

  • Frecciarossa to Milan: 3h, every 30 min, from €29.90 economy.
  • Frecciarossa to Florence: 1h30, every 15 min, from €19.90.
  • Frecciarossa to Naples: 1h10, every 30 min, from €19.90.
  • Frecciarossa to Venice: 3h45, every 1-2h, from €29.90.
  • Frecciarossa to Bologna: 2h05, from €19.90.
  • Italo (private high-speed): competing service same routes, often 10-20% cheaper if booked early.
  • Booking: 6+ weeks ahead for cheapest fares.
  • Fare classes: Standard, Premium, Business, Executive.
  • Free WiFi onboard: Frecciarossa + Italo.
  • Validate ticket: mandatory before boarding (green machines on platforms).

Metro lines + city transport

  • Metro A (red): Termini → Spagna (Spanish Steps) 6 min, Ottaviano (Vatican) 12 min.
  • Metro B (blue): Termini → Colosseo 4 min, Circo Massimo 6 min, EUR 18 min.
  • Metro lines cross at Termini: only metro interchange in Rome.
  • Hours: 5:30am-11:30pm (Fri-Sat to 1:30am).
  • Single ticket BIT: €1.50, valid 100 min.
  • Day ticket Roma 24h: €7.
  • 72h Roma 72h: €18.
  • 7-day CIS: €24.
  • Roma Pass: 48h €33 / 72h €58 — transit + 2 museum entries.
  • Bus lines: 40, 64, 70, 75, 170, 175 from Termini front entrance.
  • H bus: Termini to Trastevere.

Station layout, services, safety

  • Main hall (Galleria centrale): ticket counters + retail.
  • Platforms 1-29: regional + high-speed trains.
  • Platforms 23-24: Leonardo Express to FCO airport.
  • Forum Termini: shopping centre underneath station — 100+ shops.
  • Left luggage: KiPoint counter at platform 24. €6 first 5h, €1/h after, max €18/day.
  • Tourist office: Galleria centrale — maps + Roma Pass.
  • WiFi free: Trenitalia network.
  • FrecciaClub lounge: Business/Executive Frecciarossa ticket holders.
  • Safety: very high pickpocket activity. Plain-clothes police common but watch your bag at all times.
  • Common scams: “let me help with your bag” + paid bag carry. Refuse.
  • Avoid sleeping in station: security clears benches overnight.
  • Tourist tax info: €4-7/night Rome city tax not included in train tickets (paid at hotel).

Rome Tiburtina — second station

  • Roma Tiburtina: Rome’s second-largest station, 5 km east of centre.
  • Some Frecciarossa + Italo terminate here: NOT Termini — check ticket carefully.
  • Metro B: Tiburtina station — 8 stops to Termini, 12 min.
  • Bus to centre: 71, 492 — 20-30 min.
  • Cheaper hotels nearby: often €15-30 less per night than Termini area.
  • Tickets to Tiburtina: some cheaper than Termini (especially Italo).
  • If your ticket says “Roma Tiburtina”: do NOT go to Termini — different station.

Frequently Asked Questions

Leonardo Express how long Termini to FCO?

32 min non-stop, every 15 min, €14 single. Platforms 23-24 at end of station. Children under 12 free with adult.

Cheapest train Rome to Florence?

Frecciarossa 1h30 from €19.90 Super Economy (book 6+ weeks). Italo same route, often €15-19. Intercity 3h30 €15.

Roma Termini left luggage?

KiPoint at platform 24. €6 first 5 hours, €1/h after, max €18/day. Cash + card. Free WiFi while waiting.

Metro from Termini to Vatican?

Metro A (red) to Ottaviano-San Pietro-Musei Vaticani. 12 min, €1.50. Walk 5 min to Vatican entrance.

Roma Tiburtina vs Termini?

Tiburtina is Rome’s second station, 5 km east. Many Frecciarossa + Italo trains terminate at Tiburtina, NOT Termini. Always check ticket.

Termini safe at night?

Station busy 24/7 but pickpocket area. Avoid sleeping in main hall (security clears overnight). Walk in pairs after midnight. Plain-clothes police common.

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Last reviewed: April 2026
Author: Kir Rud, Grandgo editorial
Sources consulted: official tourism authorities, government health and law publications, peer-reviewed travel references. This article is for informational purposes; for formal advice, consult the relevant authority.

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