Termini - the main train station in Rome, is the second largest passenger in Europe, second only to the Paris Gare du Nord: about 800 trains pass through it daily. Trains from all major cities of the country and many European capitals arrive at Rome Termini Station in Rome, both lines of the Roman metro cross here, and on the Cinquecento square, where the facade of the station looks, there is a bus station and many public transport stops.
For its one and a half century history, the main train station in rome rebuilt and reconstructed more than once. The first station building was built in 1863 to service the Rome-Frascati railway line - it was built on the site of the Villa Mantalto Peretti.
A few years later, a small station stopped cope with passenger traffic, and it was decided to build a more spacious and solid building on the Esquiline hill. Construction lasted more than ten years, and was completed in 1874. Due to its location - near the term Diocletian, the station was named "Termini".
The last reconstruction of Termini was made in 2000
The next stage of perestroika began in 1937 by order of Mussolini, but was interrupted by the outbreak of war. At the end of World War II, construction was continued, and already in 1950 Termini Station in Rome earned in full force.
The last reconstruction, which turned it into one of the most modern railway stations in the country, was made very recently - in 2000. Today's Termini Station is a grandiose building with a well-developed infrastructure: there are ticket offices, information bureaus, left-luggage offices, cafes, restaurants, newsstands, many shops, as well as a large shopping center.
How to get there
Termini Station located in the center of Rome - about one and a half kilometers to the Coliseum, a little more than two to Piazza Navona, about three kilometers to the Vatican. Since many city transport routes flock to the station, you can get to it from anywhere in Rome.
The most convenient and fastest way is to use the services of the metro - the station where both lines of the Roman metro intersect is located directly under the station in the basement. More information about the work of the Roman metro can be found in the article on the BlogoItaliano Metro in Rome: map, cost, opening hours.
Termini is a grandiose building with well-developed infrastructure
Due to the fact that Termini is so well located relative to the main attractions, and given the convenience of traveling from here to the airport and other cities in Italy, this area is perfect for travelers who plan a busy schedule of travel.
The best selection of hotels in the Termini area is on this page, and a list of current hotel sales in the area is presented below. But if you decide to stay here - pick up housing for at least 1-2 quarters - after all, the station is the station.
From those areas of the capital where the metro has not yet reached, to train station rome can be reached by bus - at the station square there are stops of most city routes. You can get a closer look at Rome's public transportation system here.
Tourists who have landed at Fiumicino Airport can reach Termini Station by Leonardo Express, a special train that runs along the Station-Airport route. Trains run daily at intervals of no more than 30 minutes, the trip takes about half an hour.
Travelers who are not in a hurry can go to the station by bus - such a trip will take longer than by train, but this disadvantage is fully compensated by the much lower ticket price. In addition, as at any airport in the world, in Fiumicino you can order a taxi and get to the station quickly and comfortably. Full details on how to get to Rome from Fiumicino Airport can be found here.
Leonardo Express runs from Fiumicino Airport to Termini Station
Of Ciampino Airport to Termini Station can be reached in several ways. The easiest is to take the Terravision bus, which will take you directly to the train station. The fare is 5 euros, buses run quite often, and the trip itself takes about 40 minutes.
Another way is to use the services of Cotral: on their bus you can get to the nearest metro station, and then by train to reach the goal. Of course, the metro option is not very convenient, but it is quite affordable. If you do not want to give up comfort even during your holidays, order a taxi online. BlogoItaliano wrote in more detail about this service in an article Taxi in Italy: how to order online directly to the airport.
Trains from Termini Station to Italian cities
From Termini station, trains run to all the important cities of Italy - charming Venice, wonderful Florence, fashionable Milan.
Trains from Rome to Venice leave from Termini Station once a hour daily. Travel time on a high-speed train does not exceed 4 hours in the daytime and 6 hours at night.
From Rome to Florence there are also high-speed trains that can reach you to Florence in 1.5 hours, unlike trains that run with insignificant stops: in this case, the journey will take at least 3 hours. Many tourists visiting Rome use high-speed trains to Florence to travel to the Cradle of the Renaissance and return back to Rome within 1 day.
Termini Station connects Rome with the northern regions
A high-speed train from the main station in Rome to Milan takes 3-3.5 hours, a cheaper ordinary train, making many stops along the way, travels this distance in about 6-7 hours.
More details about all the nuances of trips from Rome to the main cities of Italy BlogoItaliano wrote in special articles on this topic:
- How to get from Milan to Rome and from Rome to Milan
- How to get from Rome to Florence and from Florence to Rome
- How to get from Rome to Naples and from Naples to Rome
- How to get from Rome to Venice and from Venice to Rome
Train tickets should be purchased in advance, especially if you plan to go on vacation in high season. You can buy tickets online, by paying with a credit card and safely avoiding queues, as well as at the box office or special ticket machines. One of the most convenient ways to do this is to use the Omio link train ticket service in Europe.
The service is especially convenient in that it searches for tickets not only for the largest railway company in Italy, but also for smaller ones. Tickets are often cheaper, so you can save a lot. Check the current schedule to the desired city and ticket prices on this page.
Taxis to the station can be ordered by phone or online.
Well, in more detail about the railways of Italy BlogoItaliano also wrote in the following articles:
- Italian Railways: Things to Know When Going on a Trip
- Italian Railways: train schedules and ticket purchases
- Map of Italy Railways - train routes in Italy
Photos by: David McKelvey, Yuichi Shiraishi, Ewelina, Darkroom Daze, Darkroom Daze, Rafel Miro.
