The main train station in Rome can feel a bit intimidating.
Right in the center of the Eternal City, Roma Termini sees more visitors per week than some European towns see per year. Nearly 1,000 trains run in and out of Rome Termini train station each day, some headed to the airport or cruise port, others headed to Florence, Venice, and Naples.
Here’s what you need to know about the main train station in Rome, which other Rome train stations are nearby, and what to expect when punching your ticket to Termini.
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Your guide to Rome's train stations
How many Rome train stations are there?
If you’re counting all of the metro, regional, and commuter railway stations throughout Rome, you’re getting pretty close to the big ‘C’—in Roman numerals, that is. As far as major train stations are considered, these are the big V: Roma Termini, Roma Tiburtina, Roma Ostiense, Roma San Pietro, and Roma Trastevere.
What is the main train station in Rome?
The main train station in Rome is Roma Termini. Roma Termini is the largest train station in Italy and one of the largest in Europe. There are nearly 30 platforms ushering in and out almost 500,000 people a day.
Where is the train station in Rome?
Roma Termini, the main train station in Rome, is located in the heart of the Eternal City, directly across from the National Museum of Rome—Baths of Diocletian. In fact, that’s where Roma Termini gets its name: not from it being a train station terminus, but because thermae is the Latin word for baths.
Can you get from Rome airport to the train station?
Yes, you can take a train directly between Roma Fiumicino Aeroporto (also known as Rome Leonardo di Vinci Airport) and Roma Termini. The journey takes 32 minutes. If you’re taking a flight into Rome Ciampino Airport, you’ll need to take a bus from the airport to the Ciampino train station, then the train to Roma Termini. The total journey takes around an hour.
Can you take a train from Rome to Civitavecchia Port?
Yes, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Civitavecchia. The train station is in the center of Civitavecchia, so you’ll need to take a bus, hail a cab, or walk about a mile to the cruise terminal.
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What to know about Rome Termini train station
Roma Termini is the main train station in Rome and the largest in the country, so you’d better believe that there’s more than just toilets, terminals, and takeaway counters inside.
All of the standard train station offerings are available: paid luggage storage, ATMs, ticket and kiosks/desks. There are two lounges: one for Trenitalia Executive Class passengers and one for Italo Club Class passengers.
Throughout this major train station in Rome, Italy, you’ll find everything you want, need, and won’t admit that you crave. Gelato, pizza, wine, and even a McDonald’s if you need a taste of home. You can shop for train essentials like books and snacks, as well as whatever you need to travel comfortably like shoes, cosmetics, and even lingerie.
How fast is the train from Rome to…
Planning a day trip from Rome or want to see what’s beyond Italy’s borders? Here are average timetables to popular destinations, all accessible from Rome’s train stations.
- Florence, Naples, Pisa, Salerno, Milan, Lucca, and Siena: ~ 3 hours or less
- Venice, San Marino, Monterosso, Bari, Turin, and Canosa di Puglia: ~ 6 hours or less
- Palermo, Vienna, and Paris: ~ 12 hours or less
- London, Barcelona, and Amsterdam: ~ 20 hours or less
Image Credit: Getty Images, phant. Image Location: Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy
V Ancient & Classical Roman sites near Rome train stations
A perfect opportunity to sightsee right when you step off of the train:
Ⅰ National Museum of Rome - Baths of Diocletian | Roma Termini
Ⅱ Villa Gordiani | Roma Tiburtina
Ⅲ Pyramid of Caius Cestius | Roma Ostiense
Ⅳ Villa Farnesina | Roma San Pietro
Ⅴ Drugstore Museum e Circuito Necropoli Portuense | Roma Trastevere
Rome’s train stations weren’t built in a day…
…but they can connect you to cities across Italy and Europe in a matter of hours. Download the Trainline app and plan your Italian train voyage today.
Header Image Credit: Getty Images, John Seaton Callahan. Image Location: Termini station, Rome, Italy