Rail
The Italian State Railway, Ferrovie dello Stato (FS), (tel: (147) 888 088; website: www.fs-on-line.com), runs a fast and efficient service throughout the country. Termini is Rome's main station. Recently refurbished, its extensive facilities include left-luggage, carabinieri (army) and police stations, a tourist office, money exchange and ATMs (at the Banca di Roma), various shops, bars and fast-food restaurants.
Other important stations include Tiburtina, Trastevere and Ostiense. Automatic ticket machines are located in all main stations. Tickets must be validated in the yellow machines located on the station platforms prior to boarding, in order to avoid fines.
Rail services: Most long-distance trains run to Termini station, which is also the main hub for the local transport network (metro and bus). However, the importance of the less centrally located stations - Tiburtina, Circonvallazione Nomentana and Ostiense - grows as the night draws on, and trains cease to run to Termini station. Ostiense is also the only stop for the Napoli Express between Rome and Paris. Journey times to Rome: from Florence 1 hour 50 minutes; Naples 2 hours; Venice 4 hours 30 minutes; Milan 4 hours 30 minutes; Nice 9 hours; Munich 10 hours; Paris 14 hours; Vienna 14 hours and London 20 hours.
Transport to the city: Termini station is the main hub for the local transport network (metro and bus). Day and night buses run from Tiburtina and Ostiense. Taxis are also available.
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