Rome Suburban trains
The suburban trains in Rome complement the metro network, they are run by the same company, have the same fares and use the same tickets.
Rome-Lido railway line
Suburban train lines
The network has three lines:
- Rome – Lido.
- Rome – Viterbo.
- Rome – Giardinetti.
Of these lines the most important from a tourist's point of view is the Rome-Lido, since it stops at Ostia Antica.
Where can you buy tickets?
As they are the same ticket as is used on other forms of transportation, these can be bought in suburban train stations, metro stops, news stands and corner shops. If you are planning to use public transportation regularly we recommend that you buy a few tickets in advance or buy a travel card.
Timetable and frequency
The timetable for the suburban trains is approximately between 5:30 am and 10:30 pm. The Rome-Lido line operates until later, and the last train leaves at 11:30 pm.
The frequency of the trains is between 10 and 20 minutes, depending on the time of day.
Fares
You can see all of the different kinds of tickets and discounts here: Tickets and travel cards for transportation in Rome.
It is important to remember that these lines also travel to stations outside the city and in these sections there are additional fares.
