How to get to Rome
Although it is said that all roads lead to Rome, unless you’re on a Mediterranean cruise or touring Europe by car, the most common ways to get to Rome are by flying and by train.
Flying
Our destination, Rome
Rome has two international airports that receive over 40 million passengers every year. With the rise of low cost airlines, air traffic in Rome is increasing from year to year.
If you live in Europe, it is now possible to visit the Italian capital for less than €50. The main low-cost airlines flying to Rome are Vueling, Ryanair, Wizzair and Easyjet.
Travellers from the United States and other distant countries can find round-trip flights from €400.
You can use our search engine to find cheap flights and compare with various agencies:
Once you have your ticket and are sure of your arrival airport, you will need to figure out how to get to the centre of Rome from each of the airports:
Officially known as Aeroporto Leonardo da Vinci, Fiumicino Airport is the main airport in Italy, with more than 35 million passengers.
Located in the municipality of the same name, the airport of Ciampino is served by low cost airlines.
Train
If you plan to travel throughout Italy, the train is an excellent option to take into consideration. The high-speed Eurostar trains take you from Rome to Florence in one hour and thirty-five minutes, and to Milan in 3 hours. If you’re not in a hurry, other trains have even lower prices.
If you plan to travel to Rome by train from other countries, you will have a stopover in Milan.
You can check schedules and fares and even book online on the TGV or Ferrovie dello Stato website:
Termini Station connects Rome to the rest of Italy and to major European capitals. The train is the best way to get to Florence, Pisa and Naples.
Bus
Eurolines operates routes throughout Europe. You can take a look at their website, but be warned: the travel time and the price may make you change your mind.
Car
The driving distance from Brussels to Rome is about 1,500 kilometres, and from Amsterdam to Rome about 1,650. This means that if you want to drive, you should consider breaking the trip into different legs. Some of the most interesting stops are Monaco, Genoa, Pisa and Florence.
You can plot the route from your city on Google Maps:
