Termini Rome refers to the area around Roma Termini, Rome’s main railway station and a hub for local, regional, national and international travel. It is a practical starting point for navigating the city, with metro connections and several landmarks within walking distance.
- Location: Piazza dei Cinquecento and the streets around the station.
- Transport: Interchange for Metro lines A and B.
- Station services: Include luggage deposit, a pharmacy, currency exchange and an information service.
- Nearby sights: The Baths of Diocletian and Museo Nazionale Romano are close to the station.
Orient yourself at Roma Termini
Roma Termini is the main railway station in Rome, with the station and its surrounding streets forming a major transport hub. Piazza dei Cinquecento sits in front of the station; nearby streets include via Giolitti, via Marsala, via Cavour, via Volturno and viale E. De Nicola.
The station’s history began with a temporary building opened by Pope Pius IX on 25 February 1863. Today, the underground level includes Forum Termini, a service and commercial area covering 14,000 square metres, according to the station operator.
Use the piazza as an outdoor reference point when orienting yourself, then check the station map for pedestrian entrances, lifts, an information point and wheelchair-accessibility symbols. Those details can help you choose an entrance and plan your route through the station area.
How do you get around from Termini?
Termini connects rail passengers with Rome Metro lines A and B, as well as the city’s bus and tram network. ATAC identifies the station as an interchange for both metro lines.
For buses and trams, ATAC says you can buy tickets using Tap&Go on board, at metro turnstiles, at ticket machines inside the metro station, or at its point in Piazza dei Cinquecento. More than 60 sales points are located around the piazza and inside Termini FS station.
ATAC’s official app offers timetables, arrival predictions, journey planning, digital tickets and travel passes, along with service-status and accessibility information. Check the official site before you go for current transport details.
Roma Termini is a useful starting point for a walk into the historic centre. A one-day route from Termini to Rome’s historic centre links the station area with a day of sightseeing.
What services are available at the station?
Roma Termini has a broad range of passenger services, including a travel agency, bank, ATM, currency exchange, service centre, luggage deposit, pharmacy and information service. Other facilities include car rental, parking, restrooms, shopping, a post office and Railway Police.
The Freccia Club, Italo Club lounge and Sala Blu assistance are also available. For movement between the parking area and the station, pedestrian connections include 10 elevators and 12 staircases located near each platform.
Look for the station’s maps and information points to orient yourself around the different entrances and facilities. The surrounding streets named on the area map include via Giolitti, via Marsala, via Cavour and via Volturno.
Which sights can you walk to from Termini?
Several notable landmarks are within walking distance of the station, including the Baths of Diocletian, Museo Nazionale Romano - Terme di Diocleziano and Museo Nazionale Romano di Palazzo Massimo.
The Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri and Teatro dell’Opera are also nearby on foot. These sights give you options for a short visit close to Termini or for adding a stop before heading farther into the city.
For a compact outing, you can combine the station-area landmarks with a walk toward the historic centre. The exact route depends on which places you choose to visit.
Getting from Termini to the hotel area
Castro Pretorio station and the streets around Termini provide local reference points for finding your way through the neighbourhood. The area map also marks Piazza dei Cinquecento and the nearby streets, including via Cavour and via Volturno.
Roma Termini is about a five-minute walk from Toffa Place.
FAQs
What is Roma Termini?
Roma Termini is Rome’s main railway station and a hub for local, regional, national and international travel. It also connects with Metro lines A and B.
Can you buy public transport tickets at Termini?
Yes. Options include metro ticket machines, metro turnstiles and ATAC’s point in Piazza dei Cinquecento. Tap&Go is also available on board buses and trams.
What sights are close to Termini?
The Baths of Diocletian, Museo Nazionale Romano - Terme di Diocleziano and Museo Nazionale Romano di Palazzo Massimo are among the nearby landmarks.
Does Termini have passenger services?
Yes. Services include luggage deposit, a pharmacy, currency exchange, an information service, restrooms and shopping, among other facilities.
How do you get from Fiumicino Airport to Termini?
If your journey starts at Fiumicino, the guide to getting from Fiumicino Airport to Rome Termini covers that connection.