Rome to Fiumicino train with Leonardo Express

Transportation experience

Before leaving for the station, I stopped by a Mercato di Testaccio close to my friend’s flat to pick up something to eat on the way. I picked up a small polpetta di carne and a ciabatta filled with salame, pecorino, and arugula. It is a type of food that tastes even better when you’re leaving a city.

A little later that evening, I reached Roma Termini and purchased a ticket for the Leonardo Express. The express runs regularly from the station and goes directly to Fiumicino Airport.

Schedule & frequency

The Leonardo Express runs frequently between Roma Termini and Fiumicino Airport, with departures roughly every 15 to 30 minutes throughout the day.

For my trip, I caught one of the evening departures, which fit well with my flight schedule and allowed me to arrive at the airport without rushing.

Onboard experience & services

The Leonardo Express is a special train for airport transport, and as a result, there is enough space for baggage and comfortable seating for the brief journey.

Given that the journey is only half an hour long, most people just sit back and use their phones or make arrangements for their flight in a low voice. I took some time to finish a sandwich I had purchased earlier and watch the lights of the city fade as the train headed in the direction of the airport.

Ticketing advice & budget breakdown

Tickets for the Leonardo Express are fixed-price and easy to purchase at the station. On my trip, the ticket cost €14 and the journey took about 34 minutes from Roma Termini to Fiumicino Airport. Here’s roughly what my travel costs looked like:

Top tips & recommendations

• If you’re leaving from central Rome, the Leonardo Express is the most direct train to Fiumicino Airport.
• Trains depart from Roma Termini roughly every 15–30 minutes.
• Allow a bit of extra time at Termini if you need to buy your ticket before boarding.
• If you’re staying in neighborhoods like Testaccio or Trastevere, check whether Termini or Ostiense is easier to reach.
• Keep your ticket accessible when boarding the train.

Conclusion

Traveling from Rome to Fiumicino Airport by train is one of the easiest ways to reach the airport from the city center. With a direct connection from Roma Termini and a journey of just over half an hour, the Leonardo Express offers a simple and reliable option when it’s time to leave Rome.