The back story 1
In-depth stories behind the list.
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The back story
Rome by rail: the back story
Termini and the high-speed lines north to Florence and south to Naples, the Leonardo Express to Fiumicino, and day trips by regional train.
9 of the best · Rome, Italy
Getting to and Around Rome
Fiumicino and Ciampino, the Leonardo Express, the Frecciarossa and Italo, and the metro, buses and trams.
Our 9 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Rome.
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The back story
Rome by rail: the back story
Termini and the high-speed lines north to Florence and south to Naples, the Leonardo Express to Fiumicino, and day trips by regional train.
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FCO
Fiumicino Airport (Leonardo da Vinci)
Rome’s main airport, linked to Termini by the Leonardo Express.
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Metro A, B and C
ATAC: metro, buses and trams
Rome’s public transport company: metro lines A, B and C, buses and trams.
The full list: Getting Around, A–Z
Neighbourhood
Airports & arrival 2
Arriving in Rome.
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FCO
Fiumicino Airport (Leonardo da Vinci)
Rome’s main airport, linked to Termini by the Leonardo Express.
Railways 4
High-speed and regional.
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Slow travel across Italy
La Dolce Vita Orient Express
Orient Express’s Italian luxury train, with journeys across Italy and one-way trips between Rome and Istanbul.
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High-speed and regional
Trenitalia: the Frecciarossa and regional trains
Italy’s national railway: Frecciarossa high-speed trains and the regional network.
Around the city 2
Metro, buses and trams.
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Metro A, B and C
ATAC: metro, buses and trams
Rome’s public transport company: metro lines A, B and C, buses and trams.
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Traffic and the ZTL
Roma Mobilità
The city’s mobility agency: traffic news, the ZTL and journey planning.
