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In practice in Rome

When to go

We tend to favour mid-season, when the temperature is pleasant and the there are not too many tourists. Avoid August when many Romans leave the city and numerous businesses are closed. In winter, as night falls quicker, monuments close earlier.

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Transportation

Airport Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino)

A train leaves every half hour for TermTermini from platform 26. Others join up at Trastevere, Ostiense and Tiburtina stations. Tiburtina is also served by a night bus.

First train leaves at 6.51 and the last one leaves at 21.00.

Leaving from Fiumicino: 1.15 - 2.15 - 3.30 - 5.00

Leabing from Tiburtina: 0.30 - 1.15 - 2.30 - 3.45

Bus n° 40 connects Tiburtini and Termini at night.

Airport Ciampino is 15km south east of Rome. There are numerous shuttle services on offer, notably the bus COTRAL that takes you to metro line A at Anagnina station. A ticket will cost you 1.03€ and the bus leaves every half hour until 11pm. The Terravision bus is also in operation.

A taxi to the city centre will set you back around 40€ from Fiumicino and 30€ form Ciampino.

Public Transport is in operation between 5.30am and 9pm, however there are a few night buses available. The metro is limited to two lines and can be crowded. Bus tickets are also valid on the metro and trains and can be purchased from tabacs, newspaper stands and machines. Beware that fines can be costly for those caught without a ticket, even for foreigners. One ticket costs 1€, a day pass costs 4€, 3 days are 11€ and 7 days are 16€.

Driving in Rome

There are many places tohire cars, motorbikes, vespas and bikes in Rome (minimum age 21). However driing here is not often pleasant due to traffic, pollution and the heat. Cars are often stationary along the main roads due to cars blocking the crossroads, and along the backstreets where there are no pavements you will have to zig zag around parked cars.

Museums and tourism

There are two types of pass on offer.

1. The Roma Pass : 23€. This gives the holder free access to 2 museums / archeological sites, then price reductions for further visits and shows. It also covers the cost of transport;

2. The Roma & Più Pass : For 25€, make the most of the same advantages of the Roma pass but with the added bonus of access to the suburbs.

Buy them:

Online (www.romapass.it/?l=en)

By calling 0039 060608

From tourist offices, partner sites and mueums.