Getting Around Rome: Transport Tips and Advice
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Rome is serviced by two airports: Leonardo da Vinci (also known as Fiumicino) and Ciampino. An efficient train to the main Termini Station or a more expensive taxi ride connects the former with the city center, while those arriving at Ciampino have to take a slightly lengthy bus journey.
Rail connections from other Italian cities are likely to arrive at Termini Station, which is centrally located and well-connected by metro and bus services so your final destination can be easily reached.
Despite its grandeur, Rome’s historical center isn’t all that difficult to see on foot, as many of the ancient sites are clustered together. Walking around also reveals the dozens of crumbling structures that populate just about every corner and add to the overall atmosphere of the city.
Rome does have two subway lines (A and B) that prove useful in the inner city, although they only service a relatively limited section of Rome overall. The city council have been trying to dig a third line for years, but they keep running into ancient ruins underground.
City buses run from 5:30am until midnight and routes and timetables are available at the ATAC info booth in the center of Piazza del Cinquecento. Tickets are purchased before boarding, but be aware that at peak times locals tend to pile on through both doors, and in the crush pickpockets are fairly common.
The same ticket is valid on buses, metros and trams and, if you’re planning a longer stay in the city, a weekly pass can be a good investment.