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Leonardo ExpressorFL1 regional train?

The short answer

These do not go to the same place, so price is not the comparison. The Leonardo Express reaches Roma Termini and the historic center; the FL1 regional train does not. This regional service never reaches Termini — it runs to Orte, Fara Sabina, Poggio Mirteto or Roma Ostiense instead. It is cheaper than the Leonardo Express, but only useful if you are staying near Trastevere, Ostiense or Tiburtina.

The FL1 regional train is quicker: 28 min against 32 min.

Leonardo Express: 05:38–23:27. FL1 regional train: 05:57–23:27.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in EUR. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
TravelersLeonardo ExpressFL1 regional trainDifference
1€14€8€6
2€28€16€12
3€40€24€16
4€40€32€8
5€54€40€14
6€68€48€20
7€80€56€24
8€80€64€16

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
Leonardo Express · TrenitaliaLeonardo Express
From
Fiumicino Aeroporto station, inside the airport — walk from T1 or T3
To
Roma Termini, the main station and transport interchange
Luggage
No luggage limit; racks at the carriage ends.
Runs
05:38–23:27
Journey
32 min

Non-stop to Termini only. If you are staying in Trastevere or near Ostiense, the regional FL1 leaves you closer for less.

Leonardo Express: price for every party size

Check times and buy from Trenitalia
FL1 · TrenitaliaFL1 regional train
From
Fiumicino Aeroporto station, inside the airport
To
Trastevere, Ostiense and Tiburtina — it does NOT stop at Termini
Luggage
No luggage limit, but commuter carriages get crowded at peak.
Runs
05:57–23:27
Journey
28–48 min

Does not serve Termini, despite Trenitalia’s summary page listing Termini among the stations the line “will take you to”. The station departure board shows otherwise; you would be changing trains to get there.

FL1 regional train: price for every party size

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