How to get from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino to Roma Termini & city centre

High confidenceChecked May 2026

Leonardo Express to Termini — €14, 32 min, no stops. Or pay the €55 flat taxi fare inside the Aurelian walls.

Best options

Best overall
Leonardo Express train to Termini.
Cheapest safe
FL1 regional train via Trastevere — €8.
Best at night
Official white taxi at the published €55 flat fare to the historic centre.
With luggage / kids
Leonardo Express has racks; taxi if you have multiple large bags.
Taxi fare
€55 flat to the historic centre in a licensed white Rome taxi (TAXI sign + 'Comune di Roma'). Fares vary outside that zone.
Ride-hailing
Uber Black / FreeNow only — pricier than the flat-fare taxi.
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Public transport
Leonardo Express direct to Termini; FL1 to Trastevere/Ostiense.

Compare your options — FCO → Roma Termini & city centre

Distance ~32 km, typical journey 30–60 min.

OptionTypical fareGood for
Public transportLeonardo Express direct to Termini; FL1 to Trastevere/Ostiense.Cheapest safe option
Official taxi€55 flat to the historic centre in a licensed white Rome taxi (TAXI sign + 'Comune di Roma'). Fares vary outside that zone.Late arrivals, heavy luggage
Ride-hailingUber Black / FreeNow only — pricier than the flat-fare taxi.restricted

After landing — step by step

  1. 1Follow 'Treni' signs from arrivals to the train platform
  2. 2Buy Leonardo Express at the machine (€14) — validate before boarding
  3. 3For taxi: official white-cab rank only, confirm €55 flat fare before pulling away

Scam warnings

Limousine touts inside arrivals quoting €80–€120

Drivers claiming the €55 flat fare 'doesn't include the centre'

Termini pickpockets on the escalators

Avoid this

  • Limo touts inside arrivals
  • Any unmarked white car

Frequently asked

Q.How much is a taxi from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino to Roma Termini & city centre?

€55 flat to the historic centre in a licensed white Rome taxi (TAXI sign + 'Comune di Roma'). Fares vary outside that zone.. Always confirm the fare or that the meter is on before pulling away. Watch for: Limousine touts inside arrivals quoting €80–€120.

Q.What is the cheapest safe way from FCO to Roma Termini & city centre?

FL1 regional train via Trastevere — €8.

Q.Does Uber work at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino?

Uber Black / FreeNow only — pricier than the flat-fare taxi.

Q.What's the best way from FCO to Roma Termini & city centre at night?

Official white taxi at the published €55 flat fare to the historic centre.

Q.What scams should I watch for going from FCO to Roma Termini & city centre?

Top reported: Limousine touts inside arrivals quoting €80–€120; Drivers claiming the €55 flat fare 'doesn't include the centre'; Termini pickpockets on the escalators. Use the official taxi rank, never accept a fare from someone approaching you in arrivals.

SOURCES
Full FCO airport guide