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Leonardo ExpressorTAM bus?

The short answer

For one traveler the TAM bus is cheaper by €7. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The Leonardo Express is quicker: 32 min against 50 min. The TAM bus varies between 30 and 65 minutes.

Leonardo Express: 05:38–23:27. TAM bus: 01:30–00:15.

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 ExpressTAM busDifference
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
TAM · TAMTAM bus
From
Fiumicino Bus Station, Terminal 3 arrivals level — stand 17
To
Roma Termini, Via Giolitti 34
Luggage
One bag per passenger up to 15 kg is included, stowed in the hold; larger or extra bags need their own ticket.
Runs
01:30–00:15
Journey
30–65 min

The EUR 7 fare is the Basic ticket, valid only for the booked departure; buying from staff at the stop instead of online costs EUR 9.

Journey time varies with traffic: the timetable allows as little as 30 minutes late at night and up to about 65 minutes in the day.

TAM bus: price for every party size

Check times and book with TAM

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