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Roma Termini is the central railway train station in Rome. It is also the central hub for public transport in Rome. Two Rome Metro lines (A and B) intersect at the Termini metro station, and a main bus station is located at Piazza dei Cinquecento, the square in front of the station.
Things to Know Before Visit Termini Station
How far is Termini station from Rome airport?
Is Rome Termini station safe at night?
Where is Rome Termini station located?
Is Rome Termini in the City Centre?
What is the best train station to arrive in Rome?
How far is Colosseum from Termini?
Do you have to go through security at Roma Termini?
Is Roma Termini open 24 hours?
How much is the train from Rome airport to termini station?
How to navigate Rome Termini?
Are the trains in Rome safe?
Should I stay near Termini station?
How early should I get to Roma Termini?
Popular Destinations – Where to Go from Termini Station?
Moreover, now, let us look at some popular options where you can go from Termini Station.
To Fiumicino Airport
You can get from Rome Termini to Fiumicino airport by bus or train.
By Train
The Leonardo Express is the direct train from Rome Termini to Fiumicino airport, with a frequency of every 30 minutes. There are ticket machines, the official ticket desk, and several independent outlets that sell tickets for the Leonardo Express train.
It is the fastest public transport between Fiumicino airport and the center of Rome.
- The first departure from Roma Termini station is at 5.35 am and the last at 10.35 pm.
- The first departure from the airport is at 6.23 am and the last at 11.23 pm.
- Termini Station: all trains arrive and depart from platform 25, close to the left luggage office at the station.
- Fiumicino Airport: the station is part of the passenger terminal complex. There are several minutes to walk out to the station area, which is undercover with moving walkways.
Remember that you cannot use Rome public transport passes to/from Fiumicino airport on the Leonardo Express.
Get your ticket stamped in a validation machine just before entering the platform. It expires 90 minutes after validation. The ticket costs 14 euros (one-way).
By Bus
Price: 7 euros
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, purchasing the return bus ticket in advance is a good idea to ensure you arrive on time for your flight. On average, buses take 45 minutes to get to the Rome Termini station from the airport in normal traffic conditions.
Terravision Bus
- Price: Single costs 6 euros per person if you buy online; 11 euros at the booth.
- Website: www.terravision.eu
The cheapest public transport option between the airport and Rome’s city center (Termini station) is the Terravision Bus. The bus operates between 5.35 am and 11 pm.
S.I.T. Airport Bus
- Price: 5 euros per person online, 6 euros at the bus station
- Website: www.sitbusshuttle.com
The company operates between 5 am and 8.30 pm from Rome and between 8.30 am and 12.30 pm from FCO. The stops in central Rome are at Piazza Indipendenza (near Termini station) and Via Crescenzio (near Castel Sant’Angelo). The journey between FCO and Termini takes about 50 minutes. If you choose this option, it is better to arrive at your stop at least 20 minutes before the scheduled departure because buses can come and leave earlier than expected. It would help if you also considered a substantial distance from Terminals 1 and 2, where all domestic and inter-Schengen flights arrive and depart.
Cotral night bus to and from Tiburtina and Termini
- Price: 7 euros directly on the bus, 5 euros if you buy the ticket in advance
- Website: www.cotralspa.it
It is a good option if you travel late or early from Fiumicino airport because the trains and other buses work different schedules. During the nighttime, the journey will take around 30-40 minutes. If you need to get from Rome’s city center to Fiumicino, the Cotral bus stop at Termini is at the central bus station (Piazza dei Cinquecento) in front of the train station, opposite the Museo Nazionale Romano.
Rome’s public transport stops running early – both lines stop running at 11.30 pm on weekdays and work until 1.30 am on Friday and Saturday nights. There are night buses around the city, but they are infrequent.
By T.A.M. shuttle service
- The ticket price is 6 euros per person online. Open return tickets cost 8 euros per person. From Termini Station (on the right side as you face the station), buses travel between 4.30 am and 8.30 pm.
- Website: www.tambus.it
The shuttle service operates daily between FCO (Terminal 3) and Termini station from 8 am until 11.30 pm. It also stops in the center of Fiumicino town, at Piazzale 12 Ottobre, near the Ostiense train station, where you can connect to some Italo high-speed trains.
SCHIAFFINI
- Price: 4 euros one-way
- Website:www.schiaffini.com
The bus departs from Fiumicino airport (Terminal 3) and goes to Termini Station. Buses leave from 6.30 am – 9.50 pm.
To Ciampino airport
You can get from Rome Termini to Fiumicino airport by bus or train.
By Train
There is no direct train service from the Ciampino Airport to the city. It would be best if you took a bus from Ciampino Airport (outside the arrivals terminal) to Ciampino Railway Station to travel by train. You may board a train to Roma Termini in the heart of Rome from there.
By Bus
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:
- Ciampino railway station, where you can get a train to Rome’s center (Termini station)
- Directly to/from Termini station
Terravision Ltd
- 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.
S.I.T. Bus Shuttle
- 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
- Price: 4.90 euro (online) one-way
Rome airport bus goes directly to/from Termini station. The ticket is valid for a later schedule. Moreover, it goes to Termini station once per hour. The first bus from Ciampino airport leaves at 4 am and the last at 10.50 pm, while the first bus from Termini station to Ciampino departs at 4.50 am and the last one at midnight. Also, there is free wi-fi on the bus. Note that journey time will take around 40min.
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 the 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 the amenities to travel comfortably. If you are wondering how to get 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
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.
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