Rome

Travel to Rome

With flights to Rome from most major UK airports, you won't have a problem reaching the Eternal City. Airport Leonardo da Vinci, generally known as Fiumicino, handles most scheduled flights. It is located 26km (16mi) south-west of the city. Rome's other airport is Ciampino about 20km (12mi) south-east of the city and used by the majority of charter flights. You can book a coach from London to Rome with National Express Eurolines, or grab a Eurostar sleeper train from Paris to Rome.

On arrival in Rome

One of the best ways to get into town is by the Stazione Termini direct train, which usually runs hourly from the Fiumicino airport. You can also get a train from the airport to Trastevere Ostiense and Tiburtina. There's also a night bus service to Stazione Tiburtina. If you're driving, an autostrada runs from the airport to the city - it's a 45-minute drive and is very expensive by taxi.

Getting around Rome

Taxis are everywhere in Rome but they can be quite expensive. Unlike in the UK, you can't hail a taxi - you have to queue for one at one of the many taxi ranks across the city. The metro is very limited and buses and trams can be crowded and quite slow. Rome metro has just 2 lines: A and B. Line A runs east to west and is useful for the Vatican, Piazza del Popolo, Piazza di Spagna and Piazza Barberini. Line B runs northeast to southwest and stops at the Coliseum, St. Paul's Basilica and Circo Massimo. Walking is the ideal way to get around Rome as it allows you time to stop at the (many) points of interest along the way!

Travelling further afield

Italy's rail network is extensive and efficient, you can also look up times and buy tickets online via Trenitalia. Rome's main train station (Stazione Centrale Roma Termini) is situated east of the historic city centre.