Directions from Fiumicino Airport to Steps from the Vatican Guesthouse

IMPORTANT: public transportation in Rome is often subject to last minute changes in schedules, routes or other aspects. We recommend checking beforehand that all services will be operational in the day you arrive. Google maps is one possible way to check.

Public Transportation (Train + Bus 64)

  1. At Fiumicino Airport, follow signs to the Leonardo Express train.
  2. Buy a ticket (€14) and take the Leonardo Express to Roma Termini (about 32 minutes, no stops). Trains depart every 15 minutes.
  3. At Roma Termini, follow signs to the 64 bus stop (Piazza dei Cinquecento).
  4. Buy a bus ticket (€1.50, valid for 100 minutes) and board bus 64, direction Piazza Stazione San Pietro.
  5. Stay on the bus for approximately 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic.
  6. Get off at the Cavalleggeri/S. Pietro stop.
  1. All’Aeroporto di Fiumicino, segui le indicazioni per il treno Leonardo Express.
  2. Acquista un biglietto (€14) e prendi il Leonardo Express per Roma Termini (circa 32 minuti, senza fermate). I treni partono ogni 15 minuti.
  3. A Roma Termini, segui le indicazioni per la fermata dell’autobus 64 (Piazza dei Cinquecento).
  4. Acquista un biglietto dell’autobus (€1,50, valido 100 minuti) e sali sul bus 64, direzione Piazza Stazione San Pietro.
  5. Rimani sull’autobus per circa 15-20 minuti, a seconda del traffico.
  6. Scendi alla fermata Cavalleggeri/S. Pietro.
From the Guesthouse’s entrance you can see the 64 bus stop.

Additional Tips:

  • Tickets: Bus tickets can be bought at kiosks (Tabacchi shops) or ATAC vending machines.
  • Luggage: Be mindful of your belongings, as Bus 64 is often used by tourists and can be crowded.
  • Travel Time: The total journey takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes, depending on traffic.

This is the simplest and most cost-effective public transport route! 🚏🚍