Rome Tiburtina (Train Station): Departures and guide

Travel from Rome city centre to the train station Roma Tiburtina

The capital of Italy's historic center, Centro Storico, has one of the busiest and second-largest railway station in Italy, train station Roma Tiburtina​. Rome's city centre has been continuously inhabited for over 2000 years, with buildings and sites surrounding the station being usually between 300 and 2000 years old. Train station Roma Tiburtina​ was originally a terminal station during the 1860s. The station has grown over the years and now includes Italian high-speed rail services.

The station connects to Rome's metro line B at Tiburtina metro station, as well as Italian bus services at the neighbouring bus depot. Vehicle users can choose from more than 100,000 parking bays when using the rail service. More than 450,000 passengers board trains daily from the train station Roma Tiburtina​ to the city centre and beyond. The station has more than 140 high-speed trains and 290 regional trains daily. The revamped station has both traditional regional trains and high-speed rail services on the Milan-Naples line.

What is the best way to get to the train station Tiburtina from Rome city centre?

Buses and taxis are available throughout the day from the Rome city centre to the train station Roma Tiburtina. The bus station and taxis can be found just outside train station Tiburtina. Rome's Tiburtina station has 20 platforms allowing passengers to board or disembark at their desired destination. To get to Rome city centre from train station Roma Tiburtina, take metro line B towards Termini. Buses 492 and 649 operate between the city centre and train station Tiburtina, dropping passengers just outside.

Although Rome wasn't built in a day, tourists can explore certain attractions within a day on foot. Some of the main landmarks within walking distance of the train station include the Colosseum and Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and Hadrian's Temple and the Pantheon. Day tours also include Via dei Condotti, Piazza Navona and the Vatican by night. Tourists are advised to obtain copies of walking maps of Rome to plan day tours. Walking maps highlight all major attractions in the city and are accompanied with clear directions on how to get there and, public transport available to get to desired destinations.  

How far is it from Rome city centre to train station Roma Tiburtina? 

Depending on the mode of transport used, the Rome city centre is about 15 minutes away from train station Roma Tiburtina, and within walking distance of Termini train station. Train station Roma Tiburtina is about 2.5 kilometers away from the Rome city centre. The quickest method to get from train station Roma Tiburtina to the city centre is to board another train - the metro, line B to Termini which is located in part of Rome's sprawling city centre. The quickest train ride takes just eight minutes while the longest takes 16 minutes. An even quicker way to travel is to take a taxi.

How accessible is the train station Roma Tiburtina train station for those with limited mobility?

The train station Roma Tiburtina offers disabled facilities for travelers with limited mobility. The Italian railways net is well equipped to help people with disabilities, with over 150 Italian railway stations offering services for disabled travelers. However, these services must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. Although seats are reserved for travelers with disabilities on each Italian train, the seats are not accessible if the person with limited mobility cannot move from the wheelchair to the seat.

But, there are also fully wheelchair accessible special compartments in first-class special wagons. Each accessible compartment has space for two wheelchairs and two able-bodied traveling companions. Each compartment is also equipped with a wheelchair accessible toilet. Assistance with portable elevators is provided by the railway's staff free of charge. When traveling to Roma Tiburtina train station from the Rome city centre, travelers with limited mobility are advised to book transport services rather than use their wheelchairs on the ancient roads. Cobblestones, for example, damage the wheels on wheelchairs. Roma Tiburtina does not offer luggage storage. 

Local tips: Roma Tiburtina train station points of interest

Travelers can take a train from Roma Tiburtina to Roma Termini train station. Some of the main landmarks within walking distance of the city centre include the Colosseum and Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and Hadrian's Temple and the Pantheon. Day tours also include Via dei Condotti, Piazza Navona and the Vatican by night. Tourists can book accommodation at one of the many hotels or inns within walking distance of the Roma Tiburtina train station and the Rome city centre.