Leonardo ExpressorFL1 train and tram 8 to Trastevere?

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 train and tram 8 to Trastevere does not. Goes to Trastevere, across the river from the historic centre, not to Termini: the FL1 to Roma Trastevere station, then tram 8 four stops up Viale di Trastevere.

The Leonardo Express is quicker: 32 min against 39 min. The FL1 train and tram 8 to Trastevere varies between 36 and 40 minutes.

Leonardo Express: 05:38–23:27. FL1 train and tram 8 to Trastevere: 05:57–23:27.

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Whole-party totals · adult fares

What each costs for the whole party, in EUR. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
Travelers	Leonardo Express	FL1 train and tram 8 to Trastevere	Difference
1	€14	€9.50	€4.50
2	€28	€19	€9
3	€40	€28.50	€11.50
4	€40	€38	€2
5	€54	€47.50	€6.50
6	€68	€57	€11
7	€80	€66.50	€13.50
8	€80	€76	€4

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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.

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FL18 · Trenitalia and ATACFL1 train and tram 8 to Trastevere

From: Fiumicino Aeroporto station, inside the airport
To: Trastevere, at the Trastevere/Mastai tram stop on Viale di Trastevere, four stops from the station
Luggage: No luggage limit on the train, but commuter carriages get crowded at peak; tram 8 is a street tram with no racks.
Runs: 05:57–23:27
Journey: 36–40 min

Two tickets: the EUR 8 train ticket does not cover the tram. Buy the EUR 1.50 BIT before boarding tram 8 and validate it on board.

Get off the train at Roma Trastevere, not at Ostiense; tram 8 leaves from the square in front of the station towards Venezia.

Ride times leave out the change at the station.

FL1 train and tram 8 to Trastevere: price for every party size

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