How to get to Rome and transport in the city

When we start planning a trip with the children, one of the first things we will see will be the best means of transport to get to the city and move around it, that's why here you have it all the information about Rome. The Italian capital has good communications, airports and roads, but we must tak

The Italian capital has good communications, airports and roads, but we must take into account all the options when children travel to choose the one that best suits their tastes and needs.

Transportation to get and move in Rome

Airplane

Rome is a very accessible city by different routes, and one of the most common for tourists is the plane.

The city of Rome has two airports: Fiumicino and Ciampino, where several airlines operate, including low-cost airlines.

Both from Spain and from Latin America, there are many companies offering flights to Rome, at different prices depending on the distance.

Among the flight operators are some such as Iberia, Argentine Airlines, Alitalia, Vueling, Ryanair or Easyjet, which offer different rates and include prices for children and families.

Transfer from the airport

To get from the airport to the city center (Termini station) there are several options according to the airport where we landed.

Fiumicino and Ciampino operate two bus companies, Terravisión and SIT, with a price of € 8 per round trip (children up to 4 years travel for free). They have an approximate frequency of 30 minutes, and are one of the most common options.

From Fiumicino, we can also choose the 'Leonardo Express' or the FR-1. The first option is a special train with a frequency of 30 minutes and leaves from track 24.

The FR-1 is the regular line, so it stops in all stations, it is slower but cheaper (€ 8 each way) ) and you have several stops, it may be convenient depending on where the hotel is located. It also has a frequency of 30 minutes.

Both airports also have the urban bus line, Cotral, from which it is convenient to consult the different routes and links with the metro to choose the best option. You can also use a taxi, shared minivan or rental car.

Train

Both from Spain and other European cities operate train and bus links that allow us to travel to Rome. The railway line, Ferrovie dello Stato, runs all over the country and arrives at Rome's Termini station, although it may be necessary to make transfers.

One option by bus are the Eurolines buses, although it can be an excessive and tiring journey to travel with children.

Getting around Rome with children

Metro, urban bus and train

The metro network in Rome has only two lines, which intersect at the Termini station and have a route that covers the city axis.

The buses are much more complete, with numerous regular lines and day and night, and the tram service is also very good.

The single bus and metro ticket from the ATAC company costs € 1, other options are the daily ticket (€ 4 with unlimited travel), for 3 days (€ 11) or 7 days (€ 16).

Car

If you travel from Spain or other European cities, the car is a very practical option for traveling with children, since it allows us more flexibility, although the journey can be long and last several days.

Another option is to travel by plane and rent a car on our arrival, with which we can tour the city. In this case there are two drawbacks, the difficulty of parking and that moving around the city can be chaotic, both because of the narrowness of the streets in the downtown area and because of the way of driving shown by Italians.

In any case, it is advisable to consult the route well, organize stops every few minutes in rest areas and schedule activities and games for the children.

You also have to check the prices of tolls and fuel, as they vary.

Taxi

The price of the taxi is, of course, higher than that of public transport, but it offers great flexibility and we may have to resort to them if the children are tired or have an emergency.

Taxi stops are located throughout the city of Rome, you can also call Radio Taxi at (06) 3570.

Taxi fares vary according to time (between € 2.80 and € 5.80) and a price per kilometer of € 0.92.

Teresa Guerra. Copywriter