What is the best train station to arrive in Rome?

Rome Termini is the main station in Rome, and the best station to use for the city centre. It's called Termini not because it's a terminus, but after the nearby Roman Baths of Diocletian, as the Latin for baths is Thermae. There's been a station here since 1863.



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Termini station is very well connected; lines A and B of the Rome metro stop here, as well as several buses. Termini station is also very close to some of the city's top attractions including Trevi Fountain, a 30 minute-walk away.

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Taking the train to Fiumicino station — the train station located at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport — will spare you the time and stress of navigating Rome's busy streets in a taxi.

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For your first visit to Termini, 15 minutes in advance of your train departure is not enough time. Half-hour is better, even 45 minutes ahead is not being too early.

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Roma Termini station The main transport hub for both local transport in Rome and train links to the rest of Italy is Roma Termini or Rome Terminal station. It is also where the airport trains and buses that serve Rome's Fiumicino and Ciampino airports terminate.

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Rome Termini is the main station in Rome, and the best station to use for the city centre. It's called Termini not because it's a terminus, but after the nearby Roman Baths of Diocletian, as the Latin for baths is Thermae.

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What's the distance between Roma Termini and Rome Fiumicino Airport by train? Trains travelling from Roma Termini to Rome Fiumicino Airport cover a distance of around 15 miles (24 km) during the journey.

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Traveling by train in Italy means always traveling with carry-on luggage. You'll carry on board everything you have with you. It's your responsibility to bring your bags on board and stow them properly, which is a great incentive to packing light. There's no fee to bring luggage on the train.

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You don't need to tip taxi drivers Cab drivers in Italy never expect a tip, so if you give one to them, they may be surprised. If you're using a car service like Uber or Free Now (formerly myTaxi), tipping is also not required. But if any driver goes out of his or her way to assist you, it's OK to give a small tip.

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You can also buy tickets in person at most larger Italian train stations. In Rome, this includes Termini, Trastevere, Ostiense and Tiburtina.

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