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Very busy train station here in Rome. It's huge and quite overwhelming with the amount of travelers coming to and from here. Just like the other train stations here in Italy, allow yourself enough time. The monitors are constantly updating so use this time to get familiar with the lay out, grab a bite to eat or do a little shopping. The train station was 15 minute drive to our hotel so this was convenient for us. Just beware of pick pockets though. I saw a couple on the prowl near the exits where the taxis were. They were getting a bit too close to this family next to us. Just something I observed, so be careful.
Stazione Termini is the largest railway station in Italy and one of the busiest in Europe. In addition to being a massive transportation hub, they also have retail shopping and restaurants convenient for travelers to browse during the wait. On my first stop at Stazione Termini, we were waiting at one of the bus stops for the longest time and the bus was delayed and delayed and delayed. I really had to pee so I had to run into the station to use the restroom. NOT FREE. Public restrooms are not free in Europe. The restrooms here were a little more than 1€. It might have been 1,20 or 1,40. I was just painfully digging for coins so I could use the restroom. The struggle is real. We also had to go to this station to take the Leonardo Express non-stop train to Fiumicino Airport. There were sketchy aggressive characters by the ticketing machines who were trying to sell us sketchy tickets. When I told them no and to go away they got super crazy cussing at me. I felt super threatened and unsafe. If we didn't have to literally RUN to make the train, I would have pointed the police in their direction. Convenient location but be careful of the sketchy characters. Protect your belongings.
I came through here on my most recent trip to Rome, Italy. I took a Leonardo Express train which was €14 per nonstop ride to and from FCO Airport. You can purchase a ticket using an available kiosk. The machine will remind you to be aware of your surroundings as there will be thieves that will pickpocket you. It was a big and busy train station, so if it's your first time, it can be hard to navigate. It was big enough that there was a McDonald's inside the station with another one just across the street.
This is the main train station in Rome, so if you are traveling through Italy, it's likely you will come through here. It is easy to navigate. Ticket kiosks are plentiful. You will find a metro station here as well. It is centrally located in Rome. The area immediately around it isn't the most attractive. There is a fantastic food court in the station that draws people in, even if they are not traveling. Like airports, you don't really have to much choice--this is THE train station. But it's easy to navigate and gets your on the trains to get you where you're going.
The Termini is the beating heart of Rome. We got it all right here.... trains, tourists, espresso, and mild confusion and maybe some lack of personal space. It's one of the biggest train stations in Europe, opened in 1867, and named after the ancient Baths of Diocletian because nothing in Rome gets named without the obligatory history lesson. Shameful and McDonald's is here. Can you at least get a Pasta House?
Totally confusing and disorganized. Expect that the train and platform you see listed on the screen will not be correct. Absolutely no information on the ticket besides the destination you entered when purchasing it from the machine. We ended up running from platform to platform. Don't forget to validate your paper ticket in the green machine before boarding. I've heard the fine is anywhere from 50 - 60 Euro. The blessing in disguise? The trains are notoriously late so you'll most likely have time to find the correct platform.
Great train station location. Organized chaos with several places to eat or drink if you have the time. Several train tracks with a few different train brands. Taxi pickup and drop off in 2 different locations. Keep your eye out for pickpockets. Attenzione......
Slightly better than last experience in Milani when we transferred from Zurich to Torino via Milan. I like that entrance to platform was somewhat controlled as you go in you scan your ticket code so less people on platforms unlike in Milano. So far so good on business executive class train! Our car is next to the bar & snack area. Single seats facing each other best for a bit of privacy, worth the extra fee for business class or first class!
Shockingly easy to navigate this train station, given it's size. I keep reading that it's the biggest in Italy and the second biggest in Europe. That's cool. I found it easy to navigate. Much better than Naples or Florence, that's for sure. We came through here a few times, as our hotel was next to the station. We arrived from Naples, took the metro a few times in Rome and left to get to the airport with the Leonardo Express. There are a lot of shopping and eating options (including Mercato Centrale) throughout the station. The front area is a bit of a hot mess right now, with construction and A LOT of homeless people at night, but according to signage, this will end in 2025. The only issue we had was with the Leonardo Express. It is very obvious that track 24 is for this but it's actually either 23 or 24 and they seemed to have other trains and times on the board and couldn't get straight which was which. Man, even reading what I just wrote, I feel a bit confused. Asking the info desk didn't help either because it was the very Italian, "if it comes, it comes, who knows?" answer. Thankfully, the board did update correctly, 1 min before the departure time. It was late and left about 5 min after though so people were able to get on.
This is the major train station in Rome, but probably one of the worst designed station. The signs aren't clear, confusing open and close gates, the board displays boarding platforms almost the very last minute.
Roma Termini is a pretty easy train station to navigate. I think it was the easiest train station of the 3 other ones in Europe that I have been to. Upon entering the train station, there is a large screen that shows all of the arrivals and departure trains. Matching with the train #, the screen will tell you which platform to go to for your train. If there is no platform number showing for your train, you must be a bit early. In this case, just check again in a few minutes and it should show. Took the fast train to Florence in the morning and typically the other train stations in Europe are super packed but it did not seem too busy here, at least in the morning. This was the easiest train process I experienced in EU though! Lots of shops located inside, as well, to walk around if you're super early for your train.
1 month ago
Rome Termini is huge and rectangular in shape which makes it easy to walk around. There are a lot of stores and restaurants. It is a very busy station as you can take trains here to go all over Europe. If you buy your tickets with a few days in advance or 1 day in advance you will get a lower price. Prices get higher as the time of travel gets closer. Everyone said be alert for scammers but I felt pretty good and safe here. There's like 5 or more different security departments here. The army, the police, and other security agencies. Over 400k people pass through here daily. The station has a moder look. If you want o see a more historic station with more Sculptures and Art, you MUST see the Milan Central Station. So far, is the best I had seen in the world. I had a tour guide give me the story of the Milan station a different it was amazing. To the right side of the Termini. There's a booth for the Bus customer service of you need the bus. I was lucky to have my hotel across the stfrom the Termini Station so I never got lost. It was a wonderful location for me. Because each time I was anywhere in Tome. I just ask anyone where the Termini station was, and everyone was giving me the directions. There are machines to buy the tickets as well as a booth with customer service agents. read more
Roma Termini is the central train station, metro station and bus terminal in Rome, located on the eastern 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 read more
It is seriously deceiving just how massive Stazione Termini is until you are actually inside walking 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. read more
12 days ago
Very busy train station here in Rome. It's huge and quite overwhelming with the amount of travelers coming to and from here. Just like the other train stations here in Italy, allow yourself enough time. The monitors are constantly updating so use this time to get familiar with the lay out, grab a bite to eat or do a little shopping. The train station was 15 minute drive to our hotel so this was convenient for us. Just beware of pick pockets though. I saw a couple on the prowl near the exits where the taxis were. They were getting a bit too close to this family next to us. Just something I observed, so be careful. read more
Stazione Termini is the largest railway station in Italy and one of the busiest in Europe. In addition to being a massive transportation hub, they also have retail shopping and restaurants convenient for travelers to browse during the wait. On my first stop at Stazione Termini, we were waiting at one of the bus stops for the longest time and the bus was delayed and delayed and delayed. I really had to pee so I had to run into the station to use the restroom. NOT FREE. Public restrooms are not free in Europe. The restrooms here were a little more than 1€. It might have been 1,20 or 1,40. I was just painfully digging for coins so I could use the restroom. The struggle is real. We also had to go to this station to take the Leonardo Express non-stop train to Fiumicino Airport. There were sketchy aggressive characters by the ticketing machines who were trying to sell us sketchy tickets. When I told them no and to go away they got super crazy cussing at me. I felt super threatened and unsafe. If we didn't have to literally RUN to make the train, I would have pointed the police in their direction. Convenient location but be careful of the sketchy characters. Protect your belongings. read more
I came through here on my most recent trip to Rome, Italy. I took a Leonardo Express train which was €14 per nonstop ride to and from FCO Airport. You can purchase a ticket using an available kiosk. The machine will remind you to be aware of your surroundings as there will be thieves that will pickpocket you. It was a big and busy train station, so if it's your first time, it can be hard to navigate. It was big enough that there was a McDonald's inside the station with another one just across the street. read more
This is the main train station in Rome, so if you are traveling through Italy, it's likely you will come through here. It is easy to navigate. Ticket kiosks are plentiful. You will find a metro station here as well. It is centrally located in Rome. The area immediately around it isn't the most attractive. There is a fantastic food court in the station that draws people in, even if they are not traveling. Like airports, you don't really have to much choice--this is THE train station. But it's easy to navigate and gets your on the trains to get you where you're going. read more
The Termini is the beating heart of Rome. We got it all right here.... trains, tourists, espresso, and mild confusion and maybe some lack of personal space. It's one of the biggest train stations in Europe, opened in 1867, and named after the ancient Baths of Diocletian because nothing in Rome gets named without the obligatory history lesson. Shameful and McDonald's is here. Can you at least get a Pasta House? read more
Totally confusing and disorganized. Expect that the train and platform you see listed on the screen will not be correct. Absolutely no information on the ticket besides the destination you entered when purchasing it from the machine. We ended up running from platform to platform. Don't forget to validate your paper ticket in the green machine before boarding. I've heard the fine is anywhere from 50 - 60 Euro. The blessing in disguise? The trains are notoriously late so you'll most likely have time to find the correct platform. read more
2 years ago
Great train station location. Organized chaos with several places to eat or drink if you have the time. Several train tracks with a few different train brands. Taxi pickup and drop off in 2 different locations. Keep your eye out for pickpockets. Attenzione...... read more
1 year ago
Slightly better than last experience in Milani when we transferred from Zurich to Torino via Milan. I like that entrance to platform was somewhat controlled as you go in you scan your ticket code so less people on platforms unlike in Milano. So far so good on business executive class train! Our car is next to the bar & snack area. Single seats facing each other best for a bit of privacy, worth the extra fee for business class or first class! read more
2 years ago
Shockingly easy to navigate this train station, given it's size. I keep reading that it's the biggest in Italy and the second biggest in Europe. That's cool. I found it easy to navigate. Much better than Naples or Florence, that's for sure. We came through here a few times, as our hotel was next to the station. We arrived from Naples, took the metro a few times in Rome and left to get to the airport with the Leonardo Express. There are a lot of shopping and eating options (including Mercato Centrale) throughout the station. The front area is a bit of a hot mess right now, with construction and A LOT of homeless people at night, but according to signage, this will end in 2025. The only issue we had was with the Leonardo Express. It is very obvious that track 24 is for this but it's actually either 23 or 24 and they seemed to have other trains and times on the board and couldn't get straight which was which. Man, even reading what I just wrote, I feel a bit confused. Asking the info desk didn't help either because it was the very Italian, "if it comes, it comes, who knows?" answer. Thankfully, the board did update correctly, 1 min before the departure time. It was late and left about 5 min after though so people were able to get on. read more
This is the major train station in Rome, but probably one of the worst designed station. The signs aren't clear, confusing open and close gates, the board displays boarding platforms almost the very last minute. read more
Roma Termini is a pretty easy train station to navigate. I think it was the easiest train station of the 3 other ones in Europe that I have been to. Upon entering the train station, there is a large screen that shows all of the arrivals and departure trains. Matching with the train #, the screen will tell you which platform to go to for your train. If there is no platform number showing for your train, you must be a bit early. In this case, just check again in a few minutes and it should show. Took the fast train to Florence in the morning and typically the other train stations in Europe are super packed but it did not seem too busy here, at least in the morning. This was the easiest train process I experienced in EU though! Lots of shops located inside, as well, to walk around if you're super early for your train. read more
Stazione Termini is a large train station in the center of Rome. We've used this station a few times over the years and not much has changed. Large open terminal, electronic boards overhead tell you if your train is on time and what track it will arrive/depart on, several places to eat, drink, shop, ticket machines, cash machines, etc. The usual. I see another review that states they had to pay to use the restroom here which is common, but I didn't, so bring a couple of Euro just in case. Paying means the restrooms are kept clean. The general area around the terminal is very busy. Several public buses stop outside the door making it very convenient. Traffic is heavy here and as a pedestrian be sure to use sidewalks and crosswalk. Be safe out there. You may come across a few homeless people in the vicinity. We've never had trouble with them but you may see someone sleeping out front. There are eleven platforms at this station and several types of trains. To be sure you are waiting on the right platform, check out the huge electronic Arrivals (arrivi) or Departures (partenze) boards. Look for the *train number*. Just because you are going to Naples, doesn't mean that is the trains final destination- therefore 'Naples' won't show on the electronic board! Different trains go to the same destinations at different times. Be sure you are looking at the correct train by verifying the *train number* on your ticket and the electronic board! We purchase our tickets online and keep a screen shot to show the conductor as we may not have cell reception at that moment to open the app or email. You may need to show your ticket to get through security between the main terminal and the platforms as well. There are ticket machines in the terminal and manned ticket counters plus the conductor sells tickets onboard. Note that purchasing your tickets a couple of weeks in advance will be cheaper than 'same day' purchase. Supply and demand. If you plan to travel with luggage, try to keep it small. Some seats have storage behind the seat and all have overhead racks but large bags won't fit in either spot. Many trains have assigned seating. It will show your car number and seat number on your ticket. If you have assigned seating, that means you can't just stack up your luggage on/in front of a seat. Some cars have luggage racks near the door for larger pieces. If the train is crossing a border, you may need to show your passport so keep that handy. Local trains make a lot of stops. These may not have public restrooms. If they do, they can be gross. From experience, local trains may sell 'first class' tickets, but they either don't have a first class car or the first class car is open to general seating ticket holders. If you are looking for a true first class experience, be sure you are on a train that is not a 'local'. You can tell by how long it takes to reach your destination/how many stops it makes. If the ticket is cheaper and takes longer: it's a local. High speed and/or more direct (fewer stops) train have restrooms that are cleaned daily, but still, it's a public restroom. Bring your disinfecting wipes. The nicer trains have nice facilities. The fast trains have a café car between the first class car(s) and the general seating cars. Some first class rides include one or more of these: free newspaper (in Italian), 'cleaning service' which is a wet wipe, a free drink could be espresso, wine, soda, a free snack either sweet or salty. They also have 220v plugs under the seat on these trains so bring your charge cord and plug adapter. On our last trip to Rome we took a high speed train and as there had recently been some issue with the lines, the AV (Alta Velocita-aka fast) tracks were being inspected. AV trains were sharing the slower lines with other trains delaying our arrival. Not a big deal, but if you are making a connection on your route, be sure to schedule enough time between trains to allow for delays. We've been on trains that arrive early too. It's like flying- things happen. Traveling in Italy on one or more of the many types trains is part of experiencing the Italian life. Give it a go. Just do your homework and you'll be fine. read more
1 year ago
Be careful employees here are very rude and very unhelpful.. but they have no problem. Standing around laughing and looking at you like you're crazy. read more
2 years ago
First time taking the train in Italy and found it easy to navigate. There's tons to do here whether it's eating, shopping, getting last minute souvenirs or just people watching. It's super busy but efficient. There's several boards throughout where you look for your train and it provides your platform number. We got there about an hour before which was plenty of time. Your train doesn't show up on the board until about 15-20 minutes before your departure but there's a lot to keep you busy. I was kinda concerned that the platform wasn't showing earlier until I found out that this was normal. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Pros: a wide selection of shops and restaurants.. there were even several food options available on Christmas Day when I arrived later in the evening, something you won't find in most of Europe. It's also a very convenient transit hub for Rome if you're a visitor who likely isn't gonna be driving - two subway lines cross here as well as trains arriving from all over Italy. There's also a direct train to the Airport. Cons: This place can be chaotic and a bit seedy. There's smell of urine going up the Metro stairs. Some homeless people and other shady characters hanging out in the station and surrounding areas especially after hours but I didn't really feel that unsafe. Be aware of your surroundings at all hours and use some street common sense and you're very likely to be just fine. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Roma Termini is a HUGE railway station, with 29 platforms, it is one of the largest in Europe. Serving approximately 150 million passengers each year, it is one of the busiest stations in the whole of Europe. When arriving in Rome via public transit, odds are you'll probably come into Termini with the airport buses and trains using this stop as a terminus, from here you can carry on your journey via metro, bus or on foot. Many businesses are located inside the station, including what seems like a small shopping centre, featuring many stores. Food and drink outlets include Five Guys, Starbucks, and Grom and there is also a LEON scheduled to open soon. I did find it very difficult to navigate the station, and there was a lack of staff members around to ask for assistance too. I ended up getting lost when trying to find Starbucks, and even the buses to the Airport, so signage around the station, especially the latter could be improved. The signage to head to Fiumicino was fine, although if you were heading to Rome's smaller airport, Ciampino, I was, it turned out to be much more difficult. PRO TIP: If heading to CIA airport, you can get the train with Trenitalia into Ciampino and then the bus from there, all in one ticket - it works out both quicker and cheaper than getting the direct coach! The building is quite impressive and has newer and older parts too, I particularly like the area outside the station, and the stores and eateries inside the station make it an ideal place to spend some time in case you're arriving early or wanting to grab some a quick bite to eat or coffee after a long trip. 4* - A great train station... but please improve the signage around the station and have more staff on hand to help passengers, especially in such a touristy city where people won't know where they're going. read more
1 year ago
I used these train station twice. Once when I arrived on the Frecciabranca and the second time when I took the Leonardo express, which is an express train to go to Fiumiccino FCO airport. The departing trains were clearly displayed on a large board that listed the platform number. The Leonardo express train to the airport left on time and it was very easy to purchase tickets on the machines for Trenitalia. Just make sure that you are looking at the right machine for buying your ticket because there are several and they vary by the company that operates the train. There were several shops and restaurants at the train station. From the train station you can also get to the metro, which is very handy if you're staying somewhere else in the city. However, you need to be extremely careful with pickpockets because they abound. I was actually warned by one of the cleaning persons that works at the station after I stopped to talk to her and asked her a question. She said to me, "put your phone away, place your hand over your purse and be alert. The station is full of pickpockets!" read more
Stazione Roma Termini is Rome's main train station. You might be surprised at its modern look, especially since you are in such an old city. Prior to 1863, Rome had separate train stations for 3 different railroad lines. In 1937, it was decided to build a new station; however, due to World War II, the station was not designed until the late 1940's and completed until 1950; with the latest renovation occurring in 2000. The anodized aluminum frieze panels set in sequence along the length of the glass wall are the work of Hungarian-Italian artist Amerigo Tot. A length of the early 4th century BC Roman Servian Wall is preserved outside the station. It is the biggest train station in Europe with 32 tracks. Anything and everything you need can be found here: ticket office, tourist office, travel agencies, car rental agencies, post office, currency exchange offices, shops, and restaurants, plus more. This is an extremely busy station, so please beware of pickpockets and scammers. For the Jubilee, the exterior of the station has been reconfigured. The taxis are now located on the right as you exit the front of the station - only take these taxis. The buses are now located directly in front of the train station. The metro (subway) is underneath the station. Also, there is one bank-owned ATM on the lower level. read more
2 years ago
We purchased our tickets in advance on line & got to the busy station ::45 before our scheduled train. There were lines of people waiting to use the ticketing machines. We found a large departure board and waited to see the platform our train to Florence would arrive on. Ten minutes before departure we found the correct platform, showed our tickets and waited on the track to board. Our ticket indicated our carriage & seat number. It's almost 2 hrs to Florence. Seats were comfortable & had lights, trays & plugs. Masks were required. We were told that hepa filters were installed to stop the spread of the virus.There was WiFi but it was slow. A man pushed an airline cart down the aisle selling coffee and snacks. Announcements were made telling passengers, a few minutes before arriving at a station. read more
2 years ago
A huge train station with all the amenities needed to spend your time as you wait for the next train. They have a food/lounge where you can eat from different restaurants or bars. If this does not please you then you can go shopping if you like; they have plenty of shops to buy the last minute purchase. If you just want to wait for your next train on the platform, you can. They have plenty of digital displays to advise you about which platform you should be on. read more
4 years ago
Roma Termini is one of the biggest train stations in Italy. So many trains come and go every hour. It is busier than most of the big cities' airports. When I first arrived at the Roma Termini. All I saw was so many trains lineup on each platform. Hundreds of thousands of people are getting in or out of the station--many stores and restaurants are filled with customers. Lots of vendors try to sell us some things. We must walk around all those vendors to get out of the area ASAP. When we came back to Roma Termini the next day evening, our high-speed train was delayed. We must keep our eyes on the departure board to determine which platform our train will depart. The train station is super crowded. But they are handling the traffic very well. read more
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