To get from Fiumicino Airport to Hotel Pyramid in Rome, you can take an airport train, a bus or a taxi. The train options connect the airport with Rome stations, while a taxi can take you directly into the city; the drive from Fiumicino to the hotel takes about 52 minutes.
- Airport trains: The airport railway station is inside the airport and serves the Leonardo Express and regional FL1 trains.
- Taxi: Rome’s mobility authority gives an approximate 40–50-minute taxi journey to destinations inside the Aurelian Walls.
- Fare basics: The Leonardo Express fare is €14 one way; the fixed taxi fare to destinations inside the Aurelian Walls is €55 per vehicle.
Which route should you choose from Fiumicino?
The best route depends on whether you want to travel directly by taxi or take a train into Rome. The airport railway station is inside the airport, and the two rail services are the Leonardo Express and regional FL1 trains.
A taxi offers a direct ride into Rome. The Leonardo Express runs nonstop to Roma Termini, while FL1 serves several Rome stations, including Roma Tiburtina. Check which station best suits your onward journey before buying a ticket.
For local connections after arrival, getting around Rome from Piramide includes transport from the station.
How do you get from Fiumicino to Rome by train?
The Leonardo Express runs nonstop from Fiumicino Aeroporto to Roma Termini in 32 minutes, with departures generally every 15 minutes. Trenitalia gives a one-way fare of €14 and a Mini-groups fare of €40 for four tickets bought in one transaction.
Children under 4 travel free. Each paying adult may also take one child aged 4 to under 12 free. There is no surcharge for large luggage, and trains have dedicated seating and accessible bathrooms for passengers with reduced mobility. Integrated Metrebus tickets are not valid on the Leonardo Express.
Regional FL1 trains serve Fiumicino Aeroporto and Rome stations including Roma Tiburtina. The journey to Roma Tiburtina takes 48 minutes. Trains run every 15 minutes on working days and every 30 minutes on Sundays and public holidays.
These train services reach different Rome stations, so choose the one that best fits your onward connection.
What are the bus, taxi and driving alternatives?
Roma Servizi per la Mobilità says buses operated by several companies connect Fiumicino Airport with Rome, departing from Terminals 2 and 3. Cotral services run from Roma Termini and several metro stations—including Tiburtina, Cornelia and Magliana—to the airport stop at Terminal 1.
The mobility authority gives an approximate taxi journey time of 40–50 minutes from Fiumicino to destinations inside the Aurelian Walls and a fixed fare of €55 per vehicle, including surcharges. A fixed fare of €50 applies to Ostiense station. Fixed fares apply only to direct journeys to the stated destination, without detours or additional pickups.
Official Rome taxis are white vehicles with a TAXI roof sign, plus the Rome Capitale emblem and licence number on the front doors. Check that the meter is on and request a receipt. For destinations within the Grande Raccordo Anulare, the metered taxi fare cannot exceed €80.
Fiumicino Airport is 32 km from Rome city centre. The drive from the airport to Hotel Pyramid takes about 52 minutes by car.
What is the last leg to Hotel Pyramid like?
Piramide station is about 10 minutes on foot from Hotel Pyramid, and Roma Ostiense is about 17 minutes on foot. The station you arrive at will determine your onward connection; the Ostiense area near Hotel Pyramid also has local sights within walking distance.
Both stations offer onward connections into Rome.
Hotel Pyramid, a three-star hotel in Rome, is about 52 minutes by car from Fiumicino Airport.
What should you check before you travel?
Fares, timetables and service patterns can change, so check the official site before you go. For trains and rail fares, consult Trenitalia; for buses, taxis and city mobility information, consult Roma Servizi per la Mobilità.
Keep the bus terminal in mind: Rome-bound services depart from Terminals 2 and 3, while Cotral’s airport stop is at Terminal 1. The railway station is inside the airport. Compare current fares and timings with your arrival details when choosing between a taxi and public transport.
FAQs
How long does the train take from Fiumicino to Rome?
The Leonardo Express takes 32 minutes to Roma Termini. FL1 takes 48 minutes to Roma Tiburtina.
How much is a taxi from Fiumicino Airport to Rome?
The fixed fare is €55 per vehicle for destinations inside the Aurelian Walls, including surcharges. It applies to a direct journey to the stated destination.
Where do buses leave from at Fiumicino Airport?
Several companies’ Rome-bound buses depart from Terminals 2 and 3. Cotral’s airport stop is at Terminal 1.
Which train station does the Leonardo Express reach?
The Leonardo Express runs nonstop between Fiumicino Aeroporto and Roma Termini.