Tag Archives: Leonardo Express

Should I Buy a Roma Pass?

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Ron in Rome

UPDATE: On January, 1 2012, the cost of the Roma Pass jumped from €25 to €30 – a 20% increase. There is a proposed ATAC (bus and metro) ticket increase for June 2012. With this latest increase – and no … Continue reading →

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The Train Station at the Rome Airport (FCO)

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Ron in Rome

(UPDATED January 2012) I’ve replied to many questions regarding the Train Station at the Leonardo Da Vinci Airport, also known as Fiumicino (FCO). The FCO Airport train station is easy to find and very convenient for arriving and departing passengers. … Continue reading →

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Getting to Leonardo Da Vinci Airport (FCO) Early in the Morning

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Ron in Rome

On many travel sites, this seems to be one of the most frequently asked questions. Many travelers ask the question differently. Most often it’s phrased as, “I have an early morning flight from FCO and would like to know the … Continue reading →

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Strikes in Italy

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Ron in Rome

Strikes are very commonplace in Italy – especially transportation strikes. They are a way of life here and you just have to adjust your plans if you get caught up in one. Strikes are on the rise. Reports indicate that … Continue reading →

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Buying a Train Ticket

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Ron in Rome

This post has been updated in a couple of articles later in the blog – see notes below for more info and links to the updated postings. Some of this info is still pertinent in smaller stations, with older kiosks. … Continue reading →

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Arriving by Train – Roma Termini

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Ron in Rome

Roma Termini! The name brings different images to everyone who hears it. For locals, it’s a busy connection point for the two metro lines, multiple bus routes, and Airport, Regional, National and International trains. For tourists arriving in Rome for … Continue reading →

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Arriving in Rome – Fiumicino (FCO)!

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Ron in Rome

The first step of a vacation in Rome is just getting there! Sometimes that can prove to be quite a task, especially if you’ve never traveled to Europe. If you’re flying from the US, you’re most likely to arrive at … Continue reading →

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