Infrastructures and transports

The Stazione Termini is the main hub of Rome, with not only the major train lines linking to the local airports but the majority of
links to Italy’s other major cities as well as other destinations across Europe. With many of the bus lines terminating outside the
Stazione Termini, it is likely that any visit to Rome will involve some time spent in this area and it would be useful for any traveller
to make themselves aware of the station.

Getting around Rome by foot is not that difficult and a lot of beautiful sites and local restaurants can be found by wandering
aimlessly with no real purpose other than to ‘take in’ the city. A good number of Rome’s best known sights, including the National
Roman Museum or The Teatro dell' Opera, are within a walking distance from the Stazione Termini which would make it an ideal
meeting place or reference point.

Rome Airport

Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

This is the main international airport for Rome. Leonardo Express trains run to the central train station Roma Termini which is about
one kilometre from the main railway station. Walking in the area of the Roma Termina in Vittorio square at night is not
recommended. The alternative is the Metropolitan train to Tiburtina Station and then connect to the Rome Metro. Taxis are available
but do fix the price before departing. Be very careful you are using a licensed taxi as unlicensed taxi drivers will try to approach you.

Ciampino International Airport

The second international airport is used by many of the low fare airlines and has no direct train connection. COTRAL/Schiaffini
operates a bus to Anagnina metro station for connections to central Rome . Buses are also available to Ciampino local train station where the train goes to Rome Termini. There are also buses to Termini station. Once again, taxis are available but do agree a fixed price before you leave.

Rome Transport

Bus

Tickets must be stamped before you board the bus and not checked on the bus. The 110 Open is a bus service that stops at all the city's main sights, departing from Termini Station square every 20 minutes. Tickets are valid on all forms of transport. A biglietti per autobus is a ticket that gives you one Metro ride and as many bus/tram rides as you can do in an hour and a quarter. Tickets are purchased at Tabaccheria with a big 'T' sign outside, newspaper kiosks or vending machines. A 24-hour ticket is only valid on the day you buy them. A useful bus route is the 40, from the Termini station to Castel Sant'Angelo. Night buses are often needed as the Metro closes at 23:30.

Another great way to get around the main tourists areas of Rome are the open-topped tourist buses. These buses travel on a circuit stopping at the major sights in Rome and operate on a hop on/hop off basis. Tickets can be purchased on board and they come with earphones so you can listen to the tour guide as you ride.

Metro

There are two lines that cross at Termini station. Line A (red line) runs northwest past the Vatican and south. Line B (Blue Line) runs southwest past the Colosseum and northeast. Trains run from 05:30 to 23:30 every day and a bit later on Saturday nights.

Pushbike

Bikes can be rented from Bike and Scooter Rental (06 4815669) or Bici E Baci (06 4828443).

Taxi

Only use licensed taxis and be careful of private cars, a practice common at the airports and stations. Do not use any taxi where the
driver approaches you first. Licensed taxis are white vehicles with a taxi meter. Supplements are payable for luggage, night-time
and public holidays. Taxi stands are easy to find. If you call for a taxi, the meter starts when called and so may have charges on
before you start. For taxis call 063570 or 065551.

Train

Rome's main railway station is Termini Station and is open from 04:30 until just after midnight. When Termini is closed, trains
reaching Rome stop at Tiburtina station. Other stations are Ostiense, Trastevere, Tuscolana, Tiburtina.

Tram

The tram is useful for the city centre with stops at the Vatican, the Colosseum and the Trastevere area.

Walking

Walking is easy in the city centre and large parts are closed to traffic. When crossing roads maintain a normal walking pattern and
do not dodge the traffic as the driver will be trying to avoid you and will not expect you to suddenly run!