The Leonardo Express Train (from Fiumicino Airport to Rome)

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The Leonardo Express train is our favorite way to get from Fiumicino Airport to Rome Termini Station. We can't imagine anything easier than this train service. It's quick, taking only 32 minutes with no stops along the way. We love that we don't have to wait long for a train, as they run every 15-20 minutes. The best thing is that the service is reasonably priced, costing €14.

Read on to find out about our experience with the Leonardo Express trains, as well as a couple of useful tips for travellers.

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Leonardo Express train at Fiumicino airport

The journey time of Leonardo Express trains

What we love the most about Leonardo Express trains, is the journey takes only 32 minutes, with no stops in between (the distance is around 30 km). Once you board the train, you can take any empty seat as there is no assigned seating on the Leonardo Express.

Fiumicino to Termini Leonardo Express 2025 timetable

We love the fact that catching Leonardo Express is super easy and you don't have to worry if you miss the one. The trains operates from early morning until mid-night in both directions. The first Leonardo Express train from Fiumicino Airport departs at 5:38am, and the last train leaves at 12:23am.

Termini to Fiumicino Leonardo Express 2025 timetable

We found taking Leonardo Express train from Termini Station also hassle-free. Once we took the earliest train from Termini departing at 4:50am to catch our flight from Fiumicino Airport at 7am. The last train departs from Termini station at 11:35pm.

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It's always busy at Fiumicino Airport in Rome

What is the price of Leonardo Express ticket?

We found the price of Leonardo Express train, which is €14, pretty affordable. There is only one class of service and there re no discounts if you buy both, outward and return ticket at the same time. 👉 Get tickets here!

How much is Leonardo Express child ticket?

Travelling with kids? Children under 4 travel for free, as well as those from 4 to 11 years old, if there is a paying adult travelling together with them. 

Important note! Child aged 12 and older pay REGULAR ADULT TICKET for Leonardo Express. Fine for not buying a ticket for your kid is €50. So, if two parents travel with 3 kids of 7, 12 and 14 year old, they'll need to purchase 4 adult tickets in total. 👉 Buy Leonardo Express tickets for your kids!

Is there any discounts on Leonardo Express tickets for groups?

If you're traveling with a group, you can get a discount with the Mini-groups fare: buy 4 tickets for just €40 instead of €56.

Can pets travel on Leonardo Express?

You can bring a small dog with you (with a certificate of registration with the canine registry) at no extra cost on Leonardo Express, or bring a cat or other small pets inside an appropriate carrier.

Where to catch the Leonardo Express at Fiumicino Airport?

We always easily reach the Leonardo Express train platform when we land at Fiumicino Airport, whether at Terminal 3 or Terminal 1.

If we land at Terminal 3, after picking up our luggage and passing through Customs, we follow the yellow sign that says "Train." Once we reach the escalators (on the left side), we walk for about 4-5 minutes until we reach the platform.

When landing at Terminal 1 and exiting Customs, we walk for about a minute, following the sign that says "Train." Once we reach the elevators (on the right side), we use them to go to Level 2, then continue to follow the signs for trains until we reach the platform. This takes about 10 minutes in total.

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Follow the yellow sign "Train" to reach Leonardo Express platform at Fiumicino Airport

Where to buy Leonardo Express tickets at Fiumicino Airport

Buying the tickets for the Leonardo Express at the Fiumicino airport station is super easy. You can do this on one of many ticket machines there - by cash or credit card, the process is quick (see the steps here!). We love to go to the ticket windows, just a few steps from there. We get tickets in a minute - staff speaks English and is helpful. 

After getting your tickets, scan them to access the platform. Make sure you validate your tickets prior to boarding the train.

Train ticket machines near the train platform at Fiumicino Airport

6 easy steps for buying Leonardo Express tickets at ticket machines:

1. Select “Roma Termini” as your destination
2. Select which train and time you would like to travel on - be sure to select the Leonardo Express option, as there is a cheaper train available which takes much longer to get to Roma Termini (plus, you need to change trains once)
3. Select what kind of tickets and how many of each you would like to buy (adult or child). For a kid of 12 and older, you need to buy a regular adult ticket!
4. Press "Forward" to skip the page with seat assignments, which don't exist on the Leonardo Express
5. A summary of all tickets will appear on the screen - press “Purchase”
6. The next step is payment - you can pay with Visa, Mastercard and American Express or cash (banknotes and cash)

Trenitalia ticket windows at Fiumicino train station

Where to find Leonardo Express train at Termini

It's easy to find Leonardo Express train at Termini Station. The trains always depart from platforms 23 or 24. You'll find them at the right side, close to Coin department store.

To reach Termini Station is easy, use the metro, buses or just take a taxi ride from your hotel or apartment. When we stay at Sophie Terrace Hotel, we walk to the station, as it's only 5 minutes away from there. If staying at Laurina 33 guesthouse, we usually take a taxi.

Where to buy Leonardo Express tickets at Termini Station?

If you haven't bought Leonardo Express train tickets ahead of time, once you arrive at Termini Station, you'll see many Trenitalia ticket machines from which you can purchase the tickets. We love to use the ticket machines located within the Trenitalia office, situated on the platform level (open daily from 6:30 am to 10:05 pm).

Once you pass through the office doors, go left, and you'll find the ticket machines. A staff member always helps us with the buying process. A Leonardo Express ticket bought this way is open, meaning you can travel anytime on that day. We love to rest on the benches in front of the office while waiting for the trains.

Trenitalia ticket office at Termini Station (inside you can also find ticket machines)

Why it's good to buy Leonardo Express tickets online

We love buying tickets for the Leonardo Express train in advance. We usually use the Trainline website, where you can do this in just a few clicks. Once we purchase the ticket, we receive it directly via email. This is convenient, as you can easily manage it online in case you want to travel earlier or later. Just click on the ticket, choose a new time, and then check in.

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How much luggage can you bring to the Leonardo Express trains?

We love the fact that Leonardo Express trains have plenty of comfortable seats and room for our luggage. The large suitcases can be placed in the luggage area, which can be found at the front and back of each train car. Smaller bags can be placed on the racks above your seat.

If the train is not crowded, we keep our suitcases with us. We usually look for seats close to the luggage area so we can easily reach our luggage and quickly get off the train.

Leonardo Express train boats plenty of room for luggage

When to choose private car transfer over the Leonardo Express train?

Sometimes it's worth paying an extra €20-30 for a car transfer from Fiumicino Airport. We do this when travelling in a group or when we have lots of luggage, as it's not easy to manage several suitcases on a crowded train.

We usually take Welcome Pickups for our car transfers, which can be easily booked online. Once we make a booking, we receive all the details about the transfer via email. We never have to wait for the driver; they are always there with a sign.

It’s definitely nice to be escorted to the car and let the driver handle the rest. Plus, we've never had to inform them about any changes to our flight time. We usually pay about €60 for this car transfer, which is just slightly more than the cost of a regular taxi.

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Roma Termini is where Leonardo Express train arrives to (and departs from)

Once you arrive to Termini Station...

Once you arrive to Termini, you can easily find a taxi or use metro to reach your hotel or apartment. Some parts of Rome are not served by metro, so you'll need to take a taxi (such as Trastevere). From Termini you can catch a metro to Spanish Steps, the Vatican or the Colosseum area. 

From Roma Termini Station, you can reach numerous destinations within Italy. The station serves as a hub for high-speed trains (Trenitalia and Italo), which can take you away to cities such as Naples, Florence, Milan and Venice in just a few hours.

Train tickets are pretty affordable, especially if you buy them well in advance (companies release the tickets 5-6 months ahead).

Visiting Florence from Rome is a breeze. The fast trains (Frecciarossa and Italo) take only 1.5-hour between these two cities, making the journey so pleasant and quick. The trains are comfortable and clean with friendly staff.

Book early enough (a couple of months in-advance) and get Trenitalia tickets for only €21,90 (for standard class - non-refundable). For getting a little bit more comfort, choose business class for only €29,90. 

You can even make a day trip from Rome to Florence, taking the earliest train and returning late in the evening. Once you arrive to Florence at Santa Maria Novella train station, you'll be only 10 minutes on foot from the main sights, such as the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria or Ponte Vecchio.

You can travel by train from Rome to:

• Naples in 1 hour
• Florence in 1h 20 minutes
• Pisa in 2h 10 minutes
• Siena in 3 hours
• Bologna in 2 hours
• Venice in 3h 15 minutes
• Milan in 2h 50 minutes
• Turin in 3h 50 minutes

Frecciarossa high-speed trains will easily take you from Rome to other major Italian cities

Is there a luggage deposit at Roma Termini?

What we love about Roma Termini station is that you can find a luggage deposit there. This is great if you want to explore a bit of Rome while waiting for a train to your next destination.

To find the luggage deposit, use the left exit from the station towards Via Giolitti and walk along the entire sidewalk. After passing the Coin Department Store, enter the tunnel, and you'll find the luggage room in front of the car rental area. The deposit operates from 7am to 9pm, seven days a week, and the price for storing a bag is around €10-12 per day.

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Where to stay near Termini Station (our top picks)

A beautiful view from Sophie Terrace Hotel near the Termini Station

We found it convenient to stay close to Termini Station, so we can easily reach our accommodation once we arrive by Leonardo Express train.

Our favourite place to stay is the Sophie Terrace Hotel, which can be reached on foot from Termini in only 5 minutes. We love staying here because the staff is so warm and attentive; they make you feel at home. The rooms are super comfortable, and the hotel has a rooftop terrace where you can relax and catch some fresh air while enjoying a drink.

Another great option for staying nearby is the Nerva Boutique Hotel. To reach it, you'll need to walk a little bit further. From Roma Termini, just follow Via Cavour all the way down, then turn right onto Via di Tor de' Conti (it's a 15-minute walk). You'll see that you're quite close to the Colosseum! The homely atmosphere, cozy rooms, and friendly staff are what we adore about this small hotel in the heart of Rome! If you stay here, don't miss the delicious breakfast served in the ground-floor restaurant!

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