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Leonardo ExpressorSIT Bus Shuttle coach?

The short answer

For one traveler the SIT Bus Shuttle coach is cheaper by €7. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The Leonardo Express is quicker: 32 min against 1 h 15. The SIT Bus Shuttle coach varies between 45 and 90 minutes.

Leonardo Express: 05:38–23:27. SIT Bus Shuttle coach: 07:15–01:15.

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 ExpressSIT Bus Shuttle coachDifference
1€14€7€7
2€28€14€14
3€40€21€19
4€40€28€12
5€54€35€19
6€68€42€26
7€80€49€31
8€80€56€24

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
SIT Bus Shuttle · SIT Bus ShuttleSIT Bus Shuttle coach
From
Fiumicino Bus Station, Terminal 3 — stand 16
To
Roma Termini, Via Marsala 5, in front of the Hotel Royal Santina
Luggage
One bag in the hold is included, plus one bag or backpack on board.
Runs
07:15–01:15
Journey
45–90 min

Not non-stop: the coach also calls at Via Aurelia and the Vatican before Termini, so it can take much longer than a direct transfer — from about 45 minutes late at night to around 90 minutes at busier times.

Buying at the stop instead of online costs EUR 2 more each way.

SIT Bus Shuttle coach: price for every party size

Check times and book with SIT Bus Shuttle

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