As I am relatively new to the travel agency business and have not travelled extensively in Italy,I am booking a holiday to Rome at the moment for myself and family.
I know that when we get there, it is a 45 minute journey in a taxi to the Hotel from the airport which can cost around 120 quid return.
for 4 of us)

We could get the train but as I have not been on a train in Itlay before, I was wondering whether anyone has any knowledge of how their system is run and whether trains are expensive.
It may just be as cheap to book a taxi?

Hi,

my husband and I, (sounds like the queen!) travelled all over Italy by train last summer.

It is a really good service. On time, clean and not too badly priced.

Most stations have automatic ticket machines (with the choice of english) that are really easy to use and stress free.

You can either travel 1st or 2nd class as here and you can also for a bit extra book your seat.

Try this website for more info (http://travel.discovery.com/destinations/fodors/rome/tips_20026_1.html)

These are notes taken from it for you.

By Train: Two trains link downtown Rome with Fiumicino.

Inquire at the EPT tourist information counter in the International Arrivals hall or train information counter near the tracks to determine which takes you closest to your destination in Rome.

The 30-minute nonstop Airport-Termini express (called the Leonardo Express) goes directly to Track 22 at Termini Station, Rome's main train station, which is well served by taxis and is a hub of Metro and bus lines.

The ride to Termini takes 30 minutes; departures are every half hour beginning at 6:37 AM from the airport, with a final departure at 11:37 PM. Trains depart Termini to the airport starting at 5:52 AM and run until 11:23 PM.

Tickets cost EUR8.80.


Hope you have a good time!

Thanks very much Loopy Loo

It is great that you put so much thought in to that.It seems that we will be Ok to get there by train,rather than taxi so we will give it a go.

Thanks a lot

Hi,
We have used trains in Italy a lot and they are great.
The fares are unbelievably cheap on most routes and generally trains are punctual;but don`t cut it fine on connections!
There is an excellent official web site---trenitalia

Buon Viaggio!

yrab