Walkthrough: Landing at Rome-Fiumicino (FCO) to Leonardo Express Train to Termini
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- čas přidán 7. 12. 2019
- A walkthrough video of landing at Rome Fiumicino Airport, de-planing in the international arrivals terminal, walking through the airport, getting tickets for the Leonardo Express train to Termini, and boarding the train. This video is a complete representation of the journey through the airport except for going through passport control where filming is not allowed.
Signage at this airport is great. When you de-plane, just follow the "Exit" signs. There is no way that you can miss passport control and baggage claim. (The layout is designed so you MUST go through them to get out of the secure area of the airport). After exiting the secure area, just follow the yellow overhead signs that say "Train" or "Treni" with a depiction of a train. You can't go wrong.
I made this video because when I was preparing to go to Rome, I couldn't find a video that showed walking through the airport from start to finish. I am one of those people who like to thoroughly research before I travel, and I know I'm not the only one. That's why I made this video.
Your video is hands down the best one showing the process from landing to train. I'm always nervous about landing in unfamiliar airports and how to navigate them , but your video made it look very simple. Thanks for sharing, very helpful!
I’m glad the video was helpful. Thanks for commenting and subscribing!
So from fuimicino airport is it like 15 minutes walk to the train station. ?
Thank you very much for this video. I’m taking my wife to Rome for Valentine’s Day and this video has provided very clear instruction on how to leave FCO and get to the city center. Thank you!
Hope you have a great trip!
Thx, that walk looks intimidating. Will be first timers in Rome this November
@@wallyklw5 Rome is very tourist friendly as far as signage goes. Check out my other newer FCO videos from my 2022 trip.
Heading to Rome soon and this was extremely helpful. Thank you!
I hope you have a smooth trip and enjoy Rome. Thanks for the view/comment!
We'll be in Rome at the beginning of may 2023. Your video was very useful in taking us from landing to train station. Thanks from Australia
are you in rome knaw
@@mohaa10 Having an Aperol spritz in Piazza Navona right nao
Hey, Brian!
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I really appreciate your kind comment. I didn't begin taking commercial flights until I was middle aged but I found the flights and airports mesmerizing. I enjoy making these videos and answering questions for newer travelers (if I have an answer or can find one) about flights and airports. Thanks for the subscription and I will try to keep churning out videos as my budget and travels allow. Thanks again!
Nobody makes a proper video like this. Very helpful video, good work.
Thanks for the comment. If you’re interested in arriving at FCO I have posted some more recent (December 2022) videos about it on my channel.
@@bozy106 Yes i watched your other videos as well and I visited Rome in September. You video really was a good help. Thanks.
Excellent video. Thank you for sharing.
Excellent video. So now we know exactly what to do when we go in the spring! Thank you very much for this!
Thanks for the positive comment and I hope that you have a great trip!
I'll be there in two weeks and I'm currently a bit nervous after I learned the airport is really big.(I'm from a small town in Japan, so...) Your post shows what I wanted to know a lot. Thank you so much 😇
Good job..... 👍
very helpful video...heading to rome soon ,,thanks
Very helpful! Thanks!
Thank you. Detailed. Appreciate this.
No problem. Glad you found it helpful!
Thank you so much for this!
thank you very much for this information, it will help me a lot when I go to Rome.
It was a very helpful video. Thanks! Loved the music! :-)
Thanks for the comment & view!
Thank you for the detailed guidance😊
I’m glad you found it useful, and thanks for the comment & view!
Grazie!! Great Informative Video!!
Thanks for the comment!
Thnx, Im one of those also, and I was looking for the TI (Tourist Info) booth to pick up my ROMA PASS when we arrive. Luckily I saw it in your video.....to the right as your walking to the train. I've been to FCO before but didn't know if they had moved it. Thanks again.
Jaime Ramirez I’m glad it could help. Safe travels!
@@bozy106 What did that lady say to you on the walk way she looked annoyed for a sec. LOL
Jaime Ramirez she was remarking that it was odd that they had not went through customs yet. She seemed a little miffed about it. I assured he they won’t let her get outside into free world without going through passport control. Hopefully she found her way there...or she may still be doing loops around in FCO!
@@bozy106 was this in DEC 2019?
Jaime Ramirez no, that’s when I posted it. It was filmed around 11 a.m. on October 20, 2019.
Very useful video, thank you very much
Thanks for the view and comment!
Thank you !!!! i arrive Monday
Very nice airport and big
Thank you I am just like you. Need to know before I fly what to look for. Traveling alone.
Have a great trip!
Grazie! I too am one of those people!
Thanks a lot. I’ll be arriving in Rome for the very first time later this month. But I need to take the train to Tiburtina - it should be easy not to confuse that train with Leonardo Airport Express going to Termini. 😂
Yes, it should be easy not to confuse them. Check out my most recent video (posted in the last few months) on the Leonardo Express and catching trains from the airport.
Thank you so much! About to leave in 2 weeks and this helps a lot! How long did it take you to get through (from the time you landed to the train)?
Maybe 30-40 minutes. Have a good trip.
Hello! Excellent video. Do you know if they accept cash? And if so, do you have to validate the ticket that you buy in the airport? Thank you very much!
Thanks for the comment. If you’ll notice at around 18:27 the ticket machine on the right has both a credit card slot and slots for cash (the one to the left appears to only have a credit card slot). Also you validate the ticket by scanning it just prior to approaching the train. You can see this at 19:35.
Hi, thanks for the helpful video. Is this the path to someone who need to catch a transfer bus at (or outside) the terminal 3 - platform 12?
I am not certain. The only time that I went to FCO we used the train. I’m sorry that I don’t have an answer to you question, but thanks for the comment and I hope your trip goes well!
hello friend, nice video, do you have to insert the ticket at the turnstiles?
The ticket had a scannable code printed on it and you placed it on a small scanner window on the turnstile.
Thanks we will go soon to Rome. And I am also looking for video's that show me the way how I get the train to Rome after landing
I hope my video was helpful. Going from the airport to the train and then to the Termini train station in Rome was very easy. From Termini station you can board either the Metro or a bus to get to your final destination. Termini is the main transit hub in Rome.
Hi
Thank you for the video
Is this pathway for people using FCO as transit from terminal 1 arrival to terminal 3 departure?
If you are talking about a connecting flight (landing at FCO just to change planes to go somewhere else) then this is a part of the journey, at least the first part… at around the 9:05 time stamp you see a set of escalators to the right and a sign pointing to them. This would be where you would need to head in order to catch your next flight in a different terminal.
I see you came across Trae and San...
Hi, I was wondering in the section where you couldn’t film do you go through any scanners or baggage checks. Or just showing your passport and getting stamped? Thank you
Only showing your passport and getting it stamped..
I'm just like you and love to research thoroughly before I travel. How long does it take to get thru passport control and get your bags? Thanks!
Depends on the amount of incoming international flights when you arrive. On this trip it took me about 10 minutes in total.
I am flying to Rome next February/March and landing at FCO Airport. Termini is about 45 minutes East of my Airbnb, meaning its closer to the airport than Termini is. What do you suggest is the best way to get from airport to my airbnb? I heard that Rome taxis have a flat rate for traveling from the airport to Rome but is there a specific number to use or way to get one of them?
If you take a taxi to anyplace INSIDE the Aurelian Walls from FCO the rate is fixed. (You will have to research on Google to determine if your Airbnb is within the Aurelian Walls). Destinations outside these walls are subject to the metered rates. Make sure you don’t fall prey to the people acting as taxi and trying to solicit you for a ride - The real taxi drivers are located at the stand where there is a sign that reads “TAXI” located directly outside of the arrivals terminal. Taxis in Rome are white and have an emblem on the side door that reads “Comune di Roma.”
When I went my hotel was not near Termini but at Termini I was able to transfer to the Metro (Rome’s Subway) and rode the Metro to the Coloseo station which was only about a block from my hotel. The Metro is not overly complex ( like NYC subways ) and there are only 3 lines- A, B, and C. The Metro routes are simple and maps of the route are easy to find on the internet.
Another option you may want to explore is the Regional Train option which is different than the Leonardo Express. The Regional Trains leave from the same location but make several stops between the airport and the center of Rome. These stops include the stations at Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina but NOT Termini. This could be useful if your Airbnb is near one of these stations. The Regional trains are also almost half the cost of the Leonardo Express at somewhere around 8 euros and there’s a train around every 15 minutes. You purchase the tickets for the Regional trains the at the same kiosks or nearby booths. If you look on my video at the 19:50 mark the train on the right-hand set of tracks is a regional train heading towards Rome.
I hope you have a great trip.
This shows the way for airline connection, how about the route for other train connection Florence?
The route from the airport to the train would be the same. All the trains leaving the airport (express to Termini AND regional trains) depart from there. Just searching the train company’s website (Trenitalia) for a random weekday, only one direct train from the airport to Florence was listed, however there were dozens of options if you took the Leonardo Express to Termini and changed trains, or if you took a regional train and made a connect to another train at a local station. Look at Trenitalia’s website - www.trenitalia.com/en.html - for the specific day you plan to travel. The train stations in Florence are “Firenze S. M. Novella” and “Firenze Campo Di Marte” or you can select “Firenze ( Tutte Le Stazioni )” to search routes for both stations.
What travel daypack did you use and more importantly would you recommend it (or what are you currently using?) Did you pre-order a sim card?
I usually take a backpack that is military style with a chest strap but that’s not really bigger than 24-25 liters in capacity. (On domestic flights I usually take a black Kavu shoulder bag). Either will fit under the seat in front of you. I just make sure that there is a small & easily accessible pocket for passports and travel paperwork. As far as phone service, I use Verizon which has a $10 per day travel pass which allows you to use your plan and data as usual in a foreign country.
Great video!, can you purchase train tickets on your cell phone in advance without having to get a physical ticket?
Yes you can. You can purchase directly from www.trenitalia.com . Just be sure to select your locations as "Fiumicino Aeroporto" and "Roma Termini" . After purchasing you will get a PDF containing a QR code that you scan to access the train.
What an airport, you could run marathon there to the baggage claim!
Hi my name is Ryan I am travelling in 3 weeks I have huge anxiety I was wondering if there is bathrooms on these type of vehicles ?
Yes there are bathrooms on the Leonardo Express which are even handicapped accessible. I hope this eases your anxiety..have a good trip!
I am planning a trip to Rome in the fall and this video was very helpful. I have a question about the Leonardo Express tickets. If you purchase at the machine, do you not need to validate the ticket? Or is validating a ticket only needed if you purchase a ticket ahead of time?
Thanks for the comment. Yes you will have to validate the ticket purchased at the machine By scanning it just prior to approaching the train. You can see this in the video at time stamp 19:35
@@bozy106 Ohh that validates the ticket? I just thought that that was where you inserted your ticket to get to the train, like what you do on a Japanese subway or in NYC when you swipe a metrocard. Thanks for the tip. At least now I feel confident going from the airport to my hotel using the Express and then the Metro.
@@Misc_Anthony yes, there is a little code (I don’t recall if it is a barcode or QR code) on the ticket and it validates it and let’s you in all at the same time when you scan it. Also, don’t worry about the Metro…if you’ve navigated the NYC Subway then Rome’s Metro will be child’s play for you. There are only really 3 lines - A, B, and C. The two most commonly used lines connect at Termini where the Leonardo Express goes..
@@bozy106 I live in NYC, so I’ve been taking the subways my whole life. :)
Great video! Can you purchase train tickets in advance on your cell phone without getting a physical ticket?
How long was this walk? I'm thinking of booking assistance for my mum, seems a lot of walk! Thank you
It was a considerable walk. I would suggest the help if she has issues with distances or standing for extended periods. There are some moving sidewalks but still a lot of walking.
You have got to be kidding! I would be exhausted by the time I got to the train!!
It is quite a journey, however you could opt for a more expensive taxi right outside the doors of baggage claim.
Do you think giving 2 hours between plane arrival to train departure to Termini is sufficient? Thank you. No check in luggage.
For a traveler arriving from an international destination it may be close. Depending on how many international flights are arriving at the same time as yours it may take a little while in passport control/customs. Even if no other international flights are arriving you will still be jockeying for a spot in passport control among the other travelers from the same plane you arrived on. Also the train trip to Termini takes around 32 minutes but there are only 4 trains per hour leaving FCO. If one train has just left you may be waiting for the next departure for 15 or more minutes.
In a nutshell, if everything goes perfectly it is possible, but just one little hiccup could mean taking over 2 hours to get to Termini.
Thank you so much for the video and answer.
Can you pay for the trenitalia tickets with card? Or do you have to have cash?
Yes, I paid for mine with a credit card.
I may have missed it but aren’t you supposed to validate your train ticket first before boarding?
You are supposed to use the ticket twice before boarding - once to access the platforms and then a second time at the green ticket validation machine next to the tracks on the platform.
When is the video of your return to Atlanta?
Slimetime Productions unfortunately the trip back was a little hectic. I had intended to do a video on a transfer at Amsterdam Schipol airport but due to our flight from Rome to Amsterdam being delayed on the ground we literally had to sprint from our plane, through passport control, and to the opposite end of AMS airport where our flight back to Atlanta was already boarding. Because of this I never got my camera out. And after the 9 1/2 flight from AMS to ATL with a loud jackass sitting in front of me I just couldn’t find the motivation to film our arrival. I promise to do better next time! I enjoy making these types of videos for those who (like me) thoroughly research a trip before taking it. Hopefully when all this COVID 19 mess is over with I can travel and get some good videos to share. Thanks for following,
Thx
How do you validate an online-purchased tickets Italianrail?
Watch this excellent video from another CZcams channel that does an excellent job of explaining it -
czcams.com/video/0KSKiVjng8o/video.html
Begin watching at around the 3min 21sec mark.
This may be a dumb question, but did you notice if there were any ATMs along this route? Thanks
Not a dumb question at all. There are many ATM's that are along this route. I watched the video closely again and noted 3 ATMs (or Bancomats at they are called there). The first one was at timestamp 5:34 to the left (it is a blue freestanding machine with yellow trim and words), the next was at timestamp 10:18 to the right, and the last was at 12:23 to the left. There are many more along that route but due to the angle and people, thats the only three I immediately saw.
Another thing, if you are not familiar with European ATMs you can cheat yourself with the selection that you make. When you attempt to withdraw EUR from the ATM it will show you an exchange rate that is usually a bad one and asks if you accept the exchange rate. It gives you an option to decline the exchange rate and it will give you your requested euros and just let your bank figure out the rate which is significantly lower. Sometimes the ATMs rate will be 15-20% higher than what it would be if the bank figured it.
I know this is kinda confusing, but here is a link to a video that explains it better (the guy is exchanging crowns and euros but it works the same ways with USD). The video is here: czcams.com/video/C1RhOOqdPdk/video.html
Thank you so very much, you have been so helpful. I really appreciate it!
@@beatrixkiddo1578 No problem! I hope I didn't scare you with the ATM deal. I used the Bancomats, but I just declined the exchange rate. I hope you have a safe and enjoyable trip!
You forgot to validate your train tickets?
I validated it just before getting on the train at 19:35
Did you fly Alitalia to Rome? No but it was their partner airline Delta. FCO is massive but smaller than CDG and LHR and do you have a video of your departure to FCO from ATL?
Unfortunately I don’t have one of our return trip
@@bozy106 You don't a take off video from ATL to FCO.
Rome
Geez. Might have been shorter to walk to the city. 🤦♂️ Just kidding. Been thru that many times.
It was nice to be able to sit down on the train to relax after the walk!
Karens on that moving sidewalk?
They kinda acted that way.
this video is really helpful 👍🎉 now I'm not scared how to find baggage claim or train. thanks 🙏🙏 I have one question about 🎟️. I'm going to book ticket online. what will be next? I will get qr code or something? did I need to validate it on machine ?
I have not bought on online but I found this on the internet
“The advantage to purchasing the ticket online is you DO NOT HAVE TO VALIDATE IT. The disadvantage is you better make sure your phone doesn’t die when the inspector comes by to check it. They will either scan the QR code or simply enter the PNR code that’s on your mobile ticket on your phone.”
@@bozy106 you help me so good. Thanks 🙏🙏🙏🙏