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They say All the roads lead to Rome. This is definitely true, since Rome has excellent connections to the rest of Italy and Europe. You can get here by plane, car, train, bus and even boat.
Rome has two airports. The main one is Fiumicino. It is modern and has very good connections to the city center during the day. The best way to get in the city is to use the train. Leonardo Express trains will take you directly to the city center, to the main station called Termini. The trip takes half an hour. Tickets cost about €14 and must be validated before boarding. The Metropolitan train will take you to Tiburtina, Ostiense or Trastevere stations. You can further connect from these stations by tram or underground to other areas in the city. This train costs only about €6. Some bus services also connect Fiumicino to the city. Buses are the only means of transport during the night. You may also choose a taxi, a ride is about €40.
The second airport is Ciampino. It is used mainly by low-cost airlines. It is closer to the center than Fiumicino, but has poor public transport connections. It doesn't operate during the night. The only option to get in the city is to take a bus. Buses connect you to the underground or to a train that further takes you to Termini station. A taxi ride is about €30.
Coming in Rome by car is very easy. Many motorways connect Rome to the rest of Italy. All these motorways enter the ring road, called GRA. You should use the ring road to get as closest as possible to your destinations and then get in the city. Read more here about driving and parking in Rome.
Italy has very good railways, so train travel is extremely popular. The main station is Termini. Other train stations are Tiburtina, Ostiense, Trastevere and Tuscolana. You should check before your trip where your train arrives or departs.
With so much water around and so many islands, Italy has a developed ferry network. Rome is directly linked to Sardinia, Olbia, Corsica, Barcelona and Tunis.
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