Transportation
AirRome's BAD LINKLeonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino is the fourth busiest in Europe and certainly the largest in Italy, for both international and domestic flights. The airport is connected to central Rome in 25 minutes by train. Its coastal location near Ostia means that you could rent a car and head up the Etruscan coast to Tuscany and the north without entering Rome. Smaller BAD LINKCiampino Airport serves domestic and charter airlines.
Train
Rome is both center of the Ferrovia dello Stato rail service, and center of the Italian peninsula. From Rome, there are rapid trains to most European as well as Italian cities. The central station is called BAD LINKStazione Termini.
Car
Rome is well connected by highway to major Italian and international cities. The fastest route to Rome is by the Autostrada del Sole, or A-1 from the north, A-2 from the south. One of the most scenic routes from the north is via SS 2 from Siena and past Lake Bolsena and Viterbo (3½ hours). Avoid entering or leaving Rome during rush hours.
Intercity Buses
The regional bus service is called COTRAL; there are several bus terminals, and they are scattered around the perimeter of Rome, so it can be confusing to use this service unless you know exactly where you want to go.
City Buses
Rome's aboveground public transport is run by ATAC, which operates an extensive bus system, as well as an old-fashioned tram. Tickets for the two systems are interchangeable.
Subway
Rome's Metropolitana has two lines, A and B, which intersect at the central train station. The subway doesn't offer particularly good access to the major tourist sites (from the subway stop, you'll need to use buses or walk long distances to get most places of interest), but it is the best way to get across town quickly.