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Leonardo ExpressorPre-booked private transfer?

The short answer

For one traveler the Leonardo Express is cheaper by €46. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The Leonardo Express is quicker: 32 min against 45 min. The Pre-booked private transfer varies between 40 and 75 minutes.

Leonardo Express: 05:38–23:27. Pre-booked private transfer: Runs all night.

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 ExpressPre-booked private transferDifference
1€14€60€46
2€28€60€32
3€40€60€20
4€40€81€41
5€54€81€27
6€68€81€13
7€80€81€1
8€80€81€1

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
transfer · Welcome PickupsPre-booked private transfer
From
Driver meets you in arrivals with a name board
To
Any address
Luggage
Stated when booking; choose the vehicle by luggage as well as seats.
Runs
All night
Journey
40–75 min

Unlike the official taxi’s regulated flat fare, this price is indicative: the operator sets it, and it moves with vehicle size and luggage. Confirm the total at the time you book.

Pre-booked private transfer: price for every party size

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