Travelling to and in Rome
By air
Rome has two airports - Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci) and Ciampino. Fiumicino is Rome's main airport and is well-connected with the centre during the day by an express train (Leonardo Express). It costs EUR 9.50 to the Main Station (Roma Termini) and the journey takes about 30 minutes. The train departs from and arrives at Termini station on track n.27 and runs from 6:30 till 23.30.
Rome Fiumicino web site >> (English version in the upper left corner)
Trenitalia information on the Leonardo Express >>
Ciampino, Rome's smaller airport, is mostly used by charter flights
and budget airlines.
By train
Italy has an efficient railway system that connects all main cities and towns. For travel to or from Italy and other nearby countries, convenient and frequent connections exist to France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria and other neighbouring countries.
Getting around in Rome
Rome's bus network is extensive and functions quite well, but the metro (subway) is much simpler for the short-term visitors to master. Public transportation tickets must be purchased in advance from tabacchis, newsstands, bars, or vending machines (exact change only!) at metro and major bus stops.
Buses and Trains
Hundreds of bus lines are operating from 5:30 till midnight. In an effort to minimize pollution in the small backstreets of the historic center, the city has established several electric bus lines to navigate alleyways barely wide enough for a scooter. More than 20 night bus lines run from 0:30 to 5:30. The main terminal stations are Termini (Piazza dei Cinquecento) and Piazza Venezia. From these two piazzas buses leave for all directions. Night bus stops are marked with an owl. You can purchase tickets on board.
atac web site >> (italian only)
Metro
The Roman metro (called Metropolitana by residents) rather goes around than through the historic city. It has only two lines, A (red) and B (blue), which cross at Termini Central Station. Trains run approximately every 7-10 minutes, from 5:30 until 22.30 every day (until 0:30 on Saturdays).
Taxi
If you need a taxi, remember to look for the official metered white or yellow taxi. There are taxi ranks in many locations in the city centre, but is nearly impossible to hail one driving down the streets, particulary at night. Make sure your taxi is metered; insist on the metered fare rather than an arranged price.
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Transport for the Congress
The Fiera di Roma being situated outside the city and direct connections being quite difficult depending on the area of some hotels, EULAR has decided to organize bus transfers.
The shuttle buses will be organized only from all hotels listed in the hotel list,
and in each of these hotels adequate schedules to arrive on time for the sessions will be clearly advertised.
Information in English
www.rome.info has some information on getting around in Rome.
Rome City Transportation Map
Google maps on Rome