How to reach Rome from Europe

Rome is easily accessible from the main European cities by air, rail or car.

By flight

Rome is served by two international airports:

• Rome Fiumicino “Leonardo da Vinci” Airport (FCO), the city’s main airport, located approximately 32 kilometres from the city centre;
• Rome Ciampino “Giovan Battista Pastine” Airport (CIA), mainly used by low-cost airlines and charter flights.

Both airports offer connections with a wide range of European destinations.

From Fiumicino Airport, travellers can reach central Rome by train, coach, taxi or private transfer. The direct Leonardo Express train connects the airport with Roma Termini railway station in approximately 32 minutes. Regional trains also provide direct services to other railway stations across the city.

From Ciampino Airport, central Rome can be reached by direct coach services, taxi or a combination of bus and train.

By train

Rome is connected with the main Italian and European cities through Italy’s national and international railway network.

Travellers arriving from other European countries can reach Italy using EuroCity and EuroNight international services and continue to Rome by high-speed train. Milan, Turin, Bologna, Florence, Venice and Naples all have frequent high-speed connections with the capital.

Rome’s main railway station is Roma Termini, which is centrally located and connected to the underground network and the main local bus routes. Many high-speed services also call at Roma Tiburtina station.

Travellers are advised to check routes, timetables and availability on the railway operators’ official websites before departure.

By car

Rome can be reached by car through the Italian motorway network, which is connected to the main European road routes.

Travellers arriving from central and northern Europe can enter Italy through one of the main Alpine crossings and continue towards Rome along the A1 motorway, which connects Milan, Bologna, Florence, Rome and Naples.

Those travelling from the Adriatic coast or eastern Europe can reach Rome via the A24 motorway, while travellers arriving from southern Italy can take the A1 northwards.

The main motorways lead to the Grande Raccordo Anulare, Rome’s ring road, which provides access to the different areas of the city.

Please note that several parts of Rome’s historic centre are covered by Limited Traffic Zones – ZTL, which can only be entered by authorised vehicles on certain days and at certain times. Before driving into the city centre, travellers should check the location of their hotel, any access restrictions and the availability of parking facilities.

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