Termini Central Train Station in Rome

You can buy a ticket online in advance, so you will not have to wait in a queue before departure. Moreover, online tickets are 1-2 euros cheaper. Of course, you have the option to buy a ticket for a bus that leaves sooner directly at the bus stop. However, it is a good idea to accept the return bus ticket in advance, so you can be sure that you will arrive on time for your flight. On average, it takes 35-45 minutes to get to Rome Termini station from the airport in normal traffic conditions by bus.

There are buses from Ciampino that go to:

• Price: 6 euros one-way (online) and 6 euros at the station; 11 euros – round-trip
• Website: www.terravision.eu

Terravision Ltd goes from Termini station (the bus stop is outside Terracafe, via Marsala, 29) to the airport. The first bus leaves Termini at 4.30 am and the last at 9.20 pm. It takes 35 – 45 min to get to Ciampino. Buses escape from the airport at 8.15 am, and the last one goes at 00.15 am (every 20min). There is no luggage limit, and it is free for children under 4 y.o.

• Price: 6 euros one-way ticket and 8 euros for a round-trip
• Website: www.sitbusshuttle.com

S.I.T. Bus Shuttle also goes from Termini station. Buses leave the airport between 7.45 am and 11.59 pm, while the first bus, which goes to Ciampino from Rome Termini station, departs at 8.25 am and the last at 12.29 am. It is free for children under 4 y.o. Moreover, if you miss the bus, you can use your ticket for a later one. Also, there is free wi-fi on the bus.

Rome airport bus

Read also about How to Get from Ciampino Airport to Rome City Center.

To Colosseum

There are two ways to get from Rome Termini to Colosseum: by metro or bus.

By Metro

The Colosseum is less than 2 kilometers from Termini station, where lines A and B of the Rome subway cross, and about 1 km southeast of the city’s historical center. So it is easy to go to the Colosseum; take the metro line B and exit at the “Colosseo” stop.

Read also about how far the Colosseum is from Rome airport and where Colosseum is located

By Bus

Getting from Roma Termini to Colosseum by bus takes a bit longer than by metro, but right near the railway station, you can take a bus 75. The travel time will be around 10-15 minutes.

To Vatican City

There are two ways to get from Roma Termini to Vatican City using public transportation: by metro or bus.

By Metro

Take the Metro Line A toward Battistini from Termini Station. The closest stops, Ottaviano-Musei Vaticani and Cipro, are about ten minutes from the Vatican Museums.

Read also: how to buy tickets to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.

By Bus

Bus 49 stops in the square in front of the Vatican Museums. You can also take buses 40 and 64; both depart from Roma Termini.

To Florence by High-speed Train

The most convenient way of getting from Roma Termini to Florence is by high-speed train. Train fare for the one-way ticket starts from 39 euros, and you will reach the city in 1.5 hours. Therefore, it is one of the best options for day trips from Rome.

The best train operator is ItaloTreno (read my review) for its high-class service and all amenities to travel comfortably. If you wonder how to go from Rome to Florence, I recommend you choose this option.

Book train ticket online on www.italotreno.it/en

To Tivoli

The FL2 Trenitalia regional trains from Roma Termini to Tivoli depart approximately every hour. You can also take any train headed to Avezzano. The average price per ticket is 2.60-3 euros one-way. This is the cheapest and most convenient way to reach Tivoli in 36-60 minutes (depending on the train).

Based on my experience, the most convenient time is 09:03 from Roma Termini; the journey time is 47 minutes.

Read about how to buy tickets on Trenitalia trains in Italy.

To Naples by High-speed Train

You can take a high-speed train from Rome Termini to Naples (Napoli). Note: different types of trains run between Rome and Naples:

• Italo: These trains are the most comfortable and allow you to reach Naples the fastest way.
• Eurostar Freccia Rossa (T.A.V.) is the most convenient and expensive option. You will arrive at Naples’ Piazza Garibaldi station in less than two hours. Moreover, the high-speed train departs every hour and is punctual. The ticket price is about 50 euros.
• Intercity: it takes about two hours to reach Naples by this train, with the ticket price starting from 18 euros.
• Interregional: These trains’ features are that they stop at every station, so the journey from Rome to Naples will take about four hours. In addition, the ticket price is low, about 20 euros, so this option is perfect for budget tourists.

Here is an example of Italo Treno’s schedule:

You can purchase tickets at the Termini station or online on the Italo or Trenitalia websites. Prices for tickets are much lower if you buy them in advance. Moreover, if you buy high-speed train tickets in advance, special offers are often available. However, such kind of tickets is nonrefundable.

To Salerno

You can reach Salerno from Rome Termini railway station in about 2 hours. The average price per ticket is 40 euros one-way. Here’s an example of Italo Treno’s schedule:

Where can I buy train tickets at Termini station?

You can buy tickets at the Trenitalia or Italo counter at the Termini station at least 30 minutes before departure. Also, there are ticket vending machines on the ground floor of Termini station. If you cannot purchase a ticket online, you can do it directly at the station.

Where are the Taxis near Termini Station?

As you exit, the Taxi stands at Termini station in front of the main entrance to the station in Piazza dei Cinquecento. Directly behind the taxi stand is the bus station. Usually, there are a lot of taxi cars, and the queue does not have to wait longer than 5 minutes.

Before using a taxi, I strongly recommend this article and calculating the trip cost using an online tool.

City Bus Stop Next to Termini

Bus stops for city buses are located approximately one minute from the main entrance to Termini station.

Don’t expect comfort from a bus ride. You should also be especially careful about personal belongings inside popular routes. For example, one of the most famous lines, number 64, which runs from Termini to Vatican City, is famous for its pickpockets.

Read the ultimate guide to buses in Rome.

Shops at the station – what brands are represented?

In addition to the information points, pitches, and kiosks, there’re plenty of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, bars, and cafes in Rome’s largest train station. Among the stores are Nike, Moleskine, Victoria’s Secret, Flying Tiger, Lush, Guess, Pandora, Parfois, IQOS, M.A.C., Nava, Kiko, Foot Locker, Mango, and other shops.

Food Сourt with Italian cuisine

On the second floor of Termini Station, there is a food court with Italian cuisine. If you have at least 30 minutes before departure, or the train is delayed, then having a cup of cappuccino with a croissant is a great idea. Prices in the cafe are democratic, and the quality of coffee is at a reasonably high level.

The history of the construction of Termini station in Rome

Pope Pius IX inaugurated the first temporary Termini Station on February 25, 1863, functioning as the end of the Rome-Frascati, Rome-Civitavecchia, and Rome-Ceprano lines.

During the creation of the third line, the city decided to build one central station rather than following the Paris model of having different terminus stations for each line or each direction. The first two lines had previously had separate stops elsewhere in the city. Pope Sixtus V selected the decaying Villa Montalto-Peretti as the location for this new station, which was to be known as the “Stazione Centrale delle Ferrovie Romane” (Central Station of Roman Railways).

In the latter years of the Papal Temporal Power over the city of Rome, in 1868, construction of the permanent station began. It was finished in 1874, following the capture of Rome and the establishment of the government of United Italy. Salvatore Bianchi, an architect, had an idea for how to set it up. The front of this station extended 200 meters deeper into the city than the present station, as it reached Via Cavour.

As part of the preparations for the 1942 World’s Fair, which was never held due to the start of World War II, it was planned in 1937 to replace the existing station. After the Italian fascist government fell in 1943, construction on the new station and demolition of the old station were both stopped. The station’s current design still includes the side structures Angiolo Mazzoni del Grande created.

In 2012, a Saint John Paul II Statue was erected near Termini Station.

Roma Termini Address

The address of Rome Termini railway station is Via Giovanni Giolitti, 40.