What is the cheapest way from Fiumicino Airport to Rome?

A low-cost airport bus (Rome Airport Bus, Terravision or SIT) to Roma Termini, about €5.90 booked online and roughly 50–60 minutes depending on traffic. The €8 FL1 train is faster if traffic is bad.

Where does the airport bus leave from at Fiumicino?

From stop number 18 just outside Terminal 3 arrivals. Buses run roughly every 20 minutes and drop off at Roma Termini on Via Marsala, on the east side of the station.

Should I buy the bus ticket online or at the airport?

Online in advance is cheapest at about €5.90; buying at the airport kiosk or from the driver costs around €10–11 for the same ride.

Is the Leonardo Express worth it?

Only if you want a fast 32-minute non-stop to Termini. At €14 it is more than double the bus, which reaches the same Termini for about €5.90; the €8 FL1 train is a cheaper rail option to Ostiense or Tiburtina.

How much is a taxi from Rome Fiumicino Airport to the city?

A taxi is a flat €50 to the centre — more than eight times the €5.90 airport bus to Roma Termini.

How do you get from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to downtown Rome — the cheapest way?

The cheapest way from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) into central Rome is a low-cost airport bus (Rome Airport Bus, Terravision or SIT) straight to Roma Termini in the city centre: book online and it's about €5.90, taking roughly 50–60 minutes depending on traffic. Buy it online before you fly, as the airport desk or driver charges around €10–11, or take the €8 FL1 train if you'd rather skip the traffic. Don't default to the €14 Leonardo Express, which is more than double the bus for the same Termini drop-off.

How to find it

AIRPORTRome Fiumicino – Leonardo da Vinci Airport
01From arrivals and baggage reclaim at Terminal 3, follow the 'Bus / Pullman' signs and exit to the coach bays. The airport buses use stop number 18, just outside Terminal 3 arrivals (about a 5-minute walk).
02Buy a one-way ticket online in advance for about €5.90 (Rome Airport Bus, Terravision, SIT or T.A.M.) — buying at the airport kiosk or from the driver costs around €10–11 for the same ride.
03Board the next Termini-bound bus — they leave roughly every 20 minutes between about 04:00 and 23:00 — and show your QR or paper ticket as you get on.
04Ride about 50–60 minutes (traffic-dependent) to Roma Termini. The buses drop off on Via Marsala along the east side of the station, where Metro A and B, city buses and trains connect to the rest of the centre.
CITY CENTRERome

Ticket

Low-cost airport bus one-way to Roma Termini (Rome Airport Bus / Terravision / SIT)

Where to buy: Cheapest online in advance on the operator's website or app (about €5.90); also at the operator kiosks outside Terminal 3 arrivals or from the driver (around €10–11).

How to pay: Online buy takes cards and gives you a QR or mobile ticket to show the driver; kiosks and the driver take cash and cards. No validation stamp is needed.

Local's trick: Book the bus online before you fly: the same seat is about €5.90 in advance but around €10–11 if you buy at the airport desk or from the driver. The buses arrive right at Roma Termini on Via Marsala, so for most central hotels you can walk or hop one metro stop.

Trap to avoid: Don't default to the €14 Leonardo Express — it is more than double the bus and only runs to Termini, the same place the bus drops you. A taxi is a flat €50 to the centre.

All ways to downtown, compared

Option	Price	Time	Ticket
BusCheapest route	€5.90	55 min	Low-cost airport bus one-way to Roma Termini (Rome Airport Bus / Terravision / SIT)
Train	€8.00	35 min	FL1 regional train ticket (Fiumicino Aeroporto–Roma)

Frequently asked

What is the cheapest way from Fiumicino Airport to Rome?: A low-cost airport bus (Rome Airport Bus, Terravision or SIT) to Roma Termini, about €5.90 booked online and roughly 50–60 minutes depending on traffic. The €8 FL1 train is faster if traffic is bad.
Where does the airport bus leave from at Fiumicino?: From stop number 18 just outside Terminal 3 arrivals. Buses run roughly every 20 minutes and drop off at Roma Termini on Via Marsala, on the east side of the station.
Should I buy the bus ticket online or at the airport?: Online in advance is cheapest at about €5.90; buying at the airport kiosk or from the driver costs around €10–11 for the same ride.
Is the Leonardo Express worth it?: Only if you want a fast 32-minute non-stop to Termini. At €14 it is more than double the bus, which reaches the same Termini for about €5.90; the €8 FL1 train is a cheaper rail option to Ostiense or Tiburtina.
What is the best way from FCO to downtown Rome?: For budget travellers the best way is the cheapest one: a low-cost airport bus (Rome Airport Bus, Terravision or SIT) to Roma Termini, about €5.90 booked online and roughly 50–60 minutes.
How much is a taxi from Rome Fiumicino Airport to the city?: A taxi is a flat €50 to the centre — more than eight times the €5.90 airport bus to Roma Termini.

Last verified: Jun 30, 2026. Prices and timetables change — confirm at the official transport source.