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| GETTING THERE |
The main airport is Leonardo da Vinci, also known
as Fiumicino. The other airport is Ciampino, where most domestic,
and some international, flights arrive. You can get a flight from
just about anywhere in the world to Rome.
Buses run from Termini to cities throughout Italy. You can pick up
a bus for towns in Lazio from various bus stops in the city: these
buses run on the same tickets as city buses. There are regular train
connections to all the major cities in Italy and Europe from Termini
station. Trains are comfortable and fast.
The main road connecting Rome to the north and south of Italy is the
Autostrada del Sole, which connects with the ring road circling the
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| GETTING AROUND |
Leonardo da Vinci (Fiumicino) airport is 26km (16mi)
southwest of the city. One of the most convenient ways to get into
town is by the Stazione Termini direct train, which usually runs hourly
from the airport. You can also get a train from the airport to Trastevere,
Ostiense and Tiburtina. A night bus runs to Stazione Tiburtina. If
you're driving, an autostrada runs from the airport to the city via
EUR - it's a 45-minute drive and will cost you a small fortune by
taxi. Rome's other airport is Ciampino, about 20km (12mi) southeast
of the city. From there you can catch a COTRAL bus which connects
with a subway to Stazione Termini, or you can drive down the Via Appia
Nuova.
The city bus company is ATAC, and most of the main buses terminate
at the bus station outside Stazione Termini (where you can get a map
of the bus routes). Buses run from around 6am to midnight, with some
services running throughout the night. The city's Metro service (which
is convenient for many of Rome's sights) has two lines, both of which
go through Termini. A bus ticket is also valid for the city's Metro
and train services. You need to buy your ticket from a tobacconist,
newsstand or vending machine before you get on the train or bus -
there are hefty fines for travelling without a ticket, even if you
are a dumb foreigner.
Driving in Rome is the next best thing to suicide - especially on
a motorbike. Most of the historic centre of Rome is closed to normal
traffic, although you will be allowed to drive to your hotel. You'll
need to get a parking permit from the traffic police if you wish to
park anywhere in the centre, or you'll risk being towed. To rent a
car you'll need to be at least 21 years old. If you organise your
car in advance it will cost you less. There are several rental agencies
for cars, motorbikes, mopeds and bicycles. If you'd rather leave the
driving to someone else, you can pick up a cab from one of the city's
many taxi ranks or phone one any time of day. If you call a cab, the
meter is turned on as soon as you call, rather than when you are picked
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