Roma Termini is the central train station, metro station and bus terminal in Rome, located on the…read moreeastern side of the historic central area. From the Latin word for baths "thermae", the name for the station "termini" derives its name from the nearby Baths of Diocletian, its ruins open as a museum opposite the street from the station's main entrance. Piazza dei Cinquecento is the large plaza in front of the station, containing a parking lot and bus stands, a tourist info booth. There is an extended length of ruins of an early 4th century BC Roman Servian Wall (a defensive wall encircling the earliest city boundaries) preserved just outside the station. It's viewable directly adjacent on the north edge of the street leaving the station. The design of station with floor-to-ceiling glass panels with a wave pattern allows commuters inside to admire the ruins from inside. Within the station, 29 train platforms mean plenty of train service, making Rome reachable from most major cities in Italy, and cities across Europe. The entrance hall is filled with restaurants, shops, a couple train lounges and a food court upstairs, car rental offices, post office, railway ticket office, and a tourist info desk. In the basement level has more shops including a grocery store, luggage holding service, and bathrooms. To access the platforms, you need to scan your ticket thru the turnstiles or scanned by the security attendants. The departure/arrivals locations and times are listed on the signs at the head of each platform. I purchased my tickets online in advance so only interaction was scanning my ticket which was quick and easy. The inside of station was clean though would say some of the signs to the platforms are a little confusing. You can find departures and arrivals information at: https://www.romatermini.com

It is seriously deceiving just how massive Stazione Termini is until you are actually inside…read morewalking it. It feels less like a standard train station and more like a mega-mall that happens to have tracks attached. The selection of stores, cafes, and markets here is fantastic--you can easily kill an hour shopping or grabbing a great bite to eat while waiting for a departure. Just a heads-up: give yourself plenty of extra time to reach your train. The platforms here are incredibly long, and if your train is assigned to one of the regional tracks or a high-speed engine waiting far down the line, it can be a massive, unexpected walk to get to your carriage. Keep your eyes on the departure boards and don't linger at the shops too long.

Took it to piazza Venezia. One must go to Tabacchi (tabak/c kiosks) to buy tickets, or else metro…read morestations. There is no way to purchase one either aboard a tram or a bus!! Quick option from Trastevere ("across Tiber") to the Piazza. Hooks up with so many other bus routes at PV ( several to Termini) These were some sights I spied, and these phrases I used liberally!!

free for the most part...unless you pay 1.5 euro...you can risk riding for free but in the event…read moreyou get caught, big ticket.

This is the main train station in Rome…read more It's pretty easy to navigate, as is the case with most of the rail services in Europe. They have a decent selection of restaurants in a good size food hall. The only issue I had was how packed it was! It's extremely busy, so trying to find a table to eat at was a challenge. There is a restroom in the back, but it's for paying customers only. They will check for a receipt, so don't throw it away! The rail system in Rome hits all the major attractions, and goes out to the coast! It's an easy and affordable way to see Rome!

Alert: Termini has an incredible food court!! This review…read moreis more for their food court since I actually didn't travel via train. I discovered the Food Court at Termini because the Hop On Hop Off Bus Station is right outside. Let me tell ya, WHAT A GREAT FIND!!! I can honestly say that the best foods that we had while in Rome was at the Food Court at Termini! It is a multi-level food court with plenty of seating, and plenty of options. I mean, the food options are so diverse! Go with a group and share as many items as possible. Just do it!!

The transit operator in Rome is Azienda per la Mobilita di Roma Capitale. It's abbreviated as the…read moreATAC because their old name is the Azienda Tramvie x Autobus del Comune di Roma. When I travel I usual rely on public transportation when possible to save on cost. I did my research and was happy to learn that they take tap forms of payment like apply pay. However my apple pay didn't work multiple times so I used my credit card for payment. Less convenient since I have to take it in and out, and be mindful not to lose it. In addition my research showed that they automatically cap their public transportation for the buses, tram, metro, urban trains within Rome. It sounds great in theory. 2025 caps at the time of our visit: Single ticket valid for 100 minutes - 1,50€ 24 hours unlimited - 7€ 48 hours unlimited - 12,50€ 72 hours unlimited - 18€ 7-day pass unlimited - 24€ The ATAC was the primary cause of my suffering in Rome. Their time estimates were off and there were frequent delays. There was one route that was suppose to be a 20 minute commute that turned into a 40 minute commute due to all the delays and waiting. That wasn't even a bad one. There was one day a 30 minute commute turned into 2 hours of tedious waiting and navigating and suffering waiting for their bus. Taking the bus is a main method of travelling transportation since they do not have as many subway/metro lines as other European countries I've been to. One day we had an early start and the multiple buses that never came put us at risk for missing our timed tickets to the St. Peter's Basilica so I just called a Taxi. And known their system sucked and I didn't want to risk missing my flight, I also called a Taxi to get a ride to the train station to get to their airport. Every... single... day... their bus routes would somehow mess up my plans... EVERY... DAY... IN... ROME. And LITERALLY the #1 reason why I don't consider coming back unless they somehow drastically improve their infrastructure. Cause I can't drive here either. Crazy multidirectional driving with absolute disregard for the lines on the road. Barely any lights, no stop signs. Absolute chaos.

I mean it's functional so I guess I can't give it just one star…read more My first experience going to Rome was trying to buy a bus pass. For whatever reason, the automated ticket dispenser is located on the fifth bus bay (you'd think it'd be closer to the station entrance). I genuinely couldn't find it so I ended up buying it from the tabacchi (tobacco shop). Then I figured out that my bus didn't run until later that night so I took an alternate route via the metro. I got lost for another hour but that's another story entirely. My second experience was waiting for a bus. How it works in Rome is that a monkey is blindfolded and it selects the hour and the minute the bus arrives. I assume this is how it works because I can't explain how erratic the bus service is. Also, one time I almost pissed on a tree because I didn't know where my bus was. That's also another story entirely. My third experience was the routing or lack thereof. There wasn't a single stop where I got off and immediately arrived at my destination. Every bus drop off involved another quarter or half a mile walk, and this was to major tourist sites. Then I got on the metro and was inexplicably confused as to why there was only one line in one direction. Apparently, there are three lines (I had to look this up) and the only junction in the city is at the main terminal so you're mostly stuck with Line A unless you feel like stopping by Termini to get to Line B. For this reason, I only managed to use the metro a grand total of 4 times in 3 days. At least metro tickets cover both buses and trains, or it'd be useless. My fourth experience was figuring out why the train kept skipping Barberini. It turns out a couple escalators broke so they shut down the whole station for 9 months (!) and counting. Just send thyssenkrupp over, they're like one country away. Ultimately, I got where I needed to go (often with great difficulty); I wasn't robbed and my bus didn't catch fire. So thumbs up?

We had an absolutely incredible day with RomeInLimo from beginning to end. Jany was extremely…read moreresponsive and helpful throughout the planning process and went out of the way to accommodate our requests, which made arranging our day so easy. That level of communication and flexibility gave us confidence before we even arrived. Our guide and driver, Maria, was fantastic. She was warm, friendly, professional, and highly knowledgeable about the Amalfi Coast. One of my favorite parts of the entire day wasn't even originally part of the plan. Maria recommended that we start with a swim in Minori, and we decided to go for it on a whim. I'm so glad we did. She took us to a local beach rather than somewhere that felt designed specifically for tourists. Swimming in the Mediterranean surrounded by local families, listening to children laughing and speaking Italian around us, was one of those wonderfully simple travel moments that stays with you. It was beautiful, authentic, and such a special way to experience the Amalfi Coast. From Minori, we continued to Ravello, taking in the incredible scenery along the way. Maria's knowledge of the area, her recommendations, and her willingness to adapt the day to us made the experience feel personal rather than like a standard tour. We saved Pompeii for last, where we met our private guide, Rose Marie, who was phenomenal. Her depth of knowledge was remarkable, but just as importantly, she knew how to bring the ancient city to life. She was engaging, personable, and explained the history in a way that made us see Pompeii as a real city filled with real people rather than simply a collection of ruins. What made this excursion so memorable was the combination of expertise, flexibility, and genuinely wonderful people. From Jany's responsiveness and help arranging everything, to Maria giving us the freedom to experience something spontaneous and local, to Rose Marie making Pompeii come alive, we felt completely taken care of throughout the entire experience. This was easily one of our favorite days in Italy. I would enthusiastically recommend RomeInLimo and this wonderful team to anyone visiting the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii.

This company and its drivers are the best in the business. Our family of 4 went to Rome recently…read more We didn't want to rent a car but getting places in your 70's isn't as easy as it was in bygone days when we would just walk. We used this service for the transfer to and from the airport as well as short hops to the train station, the Vatican, and the catacombs. They are punctual and communicate about your upcoming rides so you don't have to wonder if they are going to remember to pick you up. Drivers are friendly and helpful. I wish I could give more stars.

We scheduled a day in Rome with Drive in Rome. Our driver Carlo picked us up right outside of our…read morecruise ship and we were on our way to Roma! Our whole group thought he was so great. We had a really awesome time and Carlo was super knowledgeable, telling all about the history of different places and other Italian tidbits. We learned so much about all the places we went. We even got to see a number of places that we didn't know about. We are so pleased that we booked with Driver in Rome and appreciated Carlo as our guide! He really made the trip for us, we wish he could have been with us in the other towns we went to! We definitely recommend booking this for a day in Rome and requesting Carlo as your driver :).

Driver: Costinel was amazing! We took a bus with him from Rome to saturnia hot springs! There was 7…read moreof us 4adults and 3 kids. He was awesome at stopping where we needed (breakfast, bank, food, etc) and was so well spoken in English, very knowledgeable about all of Italy and answered so many questions and taught us so much along the way! We felt safe and well taken care of! Great communication before and during the trip! Absolutely perfect day trip!

Great service, friendly staff. Last minute reservation and took only 10 minutes to arrive…read more We had a private driver in a luxurious car for the standard airport taxi fare. Highly recommended!

I would highly recommend Taxi (NCC) a Roma service. Also, make sure to request for Ariel Lorenzo…read more You can also reach him by whats app as well. I am so happy that someone arranged in advance for Ariel to pick us up from the airport. It was the best way to start off our trip in Roma. Ariel Lorenzo had picked us up on time from the airport and dropped us back off at the airport on time. This gentleman was polite and beyond professional. I believe from the beginning of him picking us up, to the end of him dropping us off at the airport that the service was beyond excellent. My opinion of the taxi service in Amsterdam and Belgium has not been the best. So when we actually came across a taxi cab that was honest, professional and polite I wanted to say thumbs up man, finally, I get a taxi cab that is on point.

Weeks ago I used this service. She was late and had a…read morereally nasty attitude. She also charged me extra €50 for city tax. I guess she didn't like Americans. Never again!!!

Prompt, professional, reliable service. I will use them again on my next visit to Rome.read more