How to Use the Leonardo Express Train from Fiumicino Airport to Rome

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Looking for a fast way to get from Fiumicino Airport to Rome? The Leonardo Express train is a great option. This train goes directly from the airport to Roma Termini, which is the main train station in Rome.

The Leonardo Express trains are comfortable, clean, and have plenty of space for your luggage. The trip takes just 32 minutes, and there are no stops along the way. Trains run often - every 15 minutes during busy times and every 30 minutes the rest of the day.

Taking the Leonardo Express is cheaper than a taxi and faster and more comfortable than a shuttle bus.

The first train leaves Roma Termini at 4:50am and runs until 11:05pm. From Fiumicino Airport, the first train leaves at 6:23am and the last at 10:23pm.

Leonardo Express train at Fiumicino airport

Where to find Leonardo Express trains (at the airport & at Termini Station)

The train station at the airport is near Terminal 3. After you get your luggage and leave Customs, follow the yellow sign for "Train." It will take about 2-3 minutes to reach the platform, using escalators along the way.

If you're arriving at Terminal 1, after you collect your luggage, walk for about 1-2 minutes until your reach the elevators (they are located on the right side). Take the elevator to Level 2, then follow the sign "Train" until you reach the train platform, which will take about 5-6 minutes.

The Leonardo Express train ride takes 32 minutes. 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. 

Those who travel further within Italy, there are numerous trains (Trenitalia and Italo) to many Italian destinations such as Naples, Florence, Bologna, Venice and Milan. Buying train tickets in advance online can save you a lot of money.

If you are catching Leonardo Express from Termini Station, the trains leave from platforms 23 and 24.

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

What is the price of Leonardo Express train tickets?

The ride on Leonardo Express costs €14 for an adult. Children under the age of 4 travel for free, and one child aged 4-12 can travel free with each paying adult.

Be aware that children aged 12 and older will need a regular adult ticket, otherwise you might get a €50 fine if you don't have a valid ticket.

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.

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

Train ticket windows near Leonardo Express train platform

Where to buy Leonardo Express tickets

There are several ways to buy Leonardo Express train tickets. You can buy them once you reach the train station at Fiumicino Airport, from the train tickets machines or ticket windows.

Just before reaching the train platform, you'll find numerous train ticket machines, that accept both cash and credit cards. The tickets windows (with English-speaking staff) are only a few step away, where you can easily buy your tickets.

Don't forget to validate your tickets at validator machine, once you are on the platform. Insert your ticket until you hear a clicking sound. Not validating your ticket will result in a €50 fine.

If you are catching Leonardo Express from the Termini Station to the airport, you can buy the tickets from ticket machines (located all around the station).

There is also the Trenitalia ticket office, situated on the platform level (open every day from 6:30am to 10:05pm). Sometimes, the lines could be long here, but the staff is helpful and speaks a good English.

If you don't want to wait, enter through the office door and go to the left. You'll find here ticket machines and staff member, who will be happy to help you with buying your tickets. 

Tickets bought at ticket machines are open, meaning they allow you to travel anytime on that day.

Leonardo Express train tickets can also be purchased online with Trainline, in just a few simple clicks at no extra cost. Choose the date you wish to travel, then your preferred departure time and book your tickets. You'll get the tickets straight to your email. Tickets bought online are valid for specific time slot, but you can easily change that online, if you want to travel earlier or later.

Train ticket machines near the train platform at Fiumicino Airport

Buying Leonardo Express train tickets online is a smart choice for several reasons:

1. Saves your time: Skip long lines at the station by booking in advance, which reduces stress.
   
   
2. Easy to use: Websites like Trainline are user-friendly, making it simple to select and pay for tickets.
   
   
3. Better travel planning: Pre-book tickets lets you plan your itinerary better, so you can head to the train station right after getting your luggage.
   
   
4. Easy ticket management: If your plans change, you can quickly manage your e-ticket online and receive updates via email.
   
   
5. Quick access to the train: Just scan your ticket barcode to enter the platform without delays.
   
   

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

How much luggage can you bring to the train?

The Leonardo Express boasts plenty of comfortable seats and room for your luggage either on racks above the seats or in luggage areas at the front and back of the train cars. You can also just opt to keep your bags by your seat as long as the train isn't too crowded.

Leonardo Express train boats plenty of room for luggage

Looking for a great hotel near Termini Station?

If you are landing to Fiumicino Airport and taking Leonardo Express to Termini Station, you may want to stay somewhere not far away. We recommend Sophie Terrace Hotel, situated only a few blocks from the station (it's only 5 minute walk).

You'll love comfortable rooms and amazing rooftop terrace with a view, but the friendly and helpful staff is what this hotel makes super special. From this hotel you can easily walk to the Colosseum! Stay here, you'll be very happy! See other places to stay in Rome that we recommend!

A beautiful view from Sophie Terrace Hotel near the Termini Station

Taking a train from Termini Station

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 very affordable, especially if you buy them well in advance (can be bought 4-5 months before travelling).

For example, if you take one of high-speed trains from Rome, you can be in Florence for only 1 hour and 30 minutes. Trains are comfortable and clean with great service. Once you reach Florence, you can explore further by taking regional trains to the cities like Pisa, Sienna or Lucca.

Frecciarossa high-speed train

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