Rome: Transportation

Air

Italy's capital city is served by Leonardo da Vinci (Fiumicino) Airport 26km southwest of the city. One of the best and easiest ways to go to town is by the Stazione Termini direct train, which usually leaves the Airport Station hourly. The other airport is Ciampino, where many national and some international, including charter, flights arrive. From here you can jump in a COTRAL bus which connects with a subway to Stazione Termini or you can drive down the Via Appia Nuova.

Bus

The city center has an extensive public transport network. Although there are only two metro lines, they are complemented by buses and trams. The city bus company is ATAC and most of the main buses terminate at the bus station outside Stazione Termini. Buses start from around 6am to midnight, with some services running throughout the night. A bus ticket is also valid for the city's subway and train services.

Train

Rome has a comprehensive urban and suburban train network. Almost all trains arrive at and depart from Stazione Termini. There are regular connections to all the major cities in Italy and Europe. Metro is the fastest means of transportation in Rome. It has two underground lines. Line A runs between Via Ottaviano and Anagnina. Line B connects the Rebibbia district with Via Laurentina. A big red letter M indicates the entrance to the subway.

Taxi

Taxis wait at stands and, for a small extra charge, can also be called by telephone. There are supplements for service late nights, holidays and for each piece of baggage. Use the yellow or the newer white cabs only, and be very sure to check the meter. If you telephone for a taxi, the driver will turn on the meter immediately and you will pay the cost of travel from wherever the driver was when the call was received.

Car & Motorcycle

Negotiating Roman traffic by car is difficult enough but riding a motorcycle in the city can be very dangerous. Riding or driving in Rome can be great fun, or a huge liability. The rule in Rome is to look straight ahead to watch the vehicles in front, and hope that the vehicles behind are watching you. Flashing your lights in Italy means that you will not slow down. Pedestrians usually assume they have the right of way so drive slowly and carefully while in Rome.

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