[Travel] Heads Up: Leonardo Express from airport to Rome Termini

[HH Brighton]

I've downloaded the app and will buy using that as soon as I land, so that I don't have to worry about all that validation nonsense. Thanks for the heads up THPP!

Just looking at the app and I don't think you can buy Express tickets on it as they show as 'Not Purchasable'. It does allow you to buy tickets for the ordinary trains though. Anyone staying in the Trastevere area is better off getting the train direct to there on the local service.

 

[HH Brighton]

I've downloaded the app and will buy using that as soon as I land, so that I don't have to worry about all that validation nonsense. Thanks for the heads up THPP!

 

[Simster]

Just looking at the app and I don't think you can buy Express tickets on it as they show as 'Not Purchasable'. It does allow you to buy tickets for the ordinary trains though. Anyone staying in the Trastevere area is better off getting the train direct to there on the local service.

We've actually since changed our plans since I posted this.

 

[Oh_aye]

Just looking at the app and I don't think you can buy Express tickets on it as they show as 'Not Purchasable'. It does allow you to buy tickets for the ordinary trains though. Anyone staying in the Trastevere area is better off getting the train direct to there on the local service.

Try without the 'quick tickets' option. Just 'tickets' - they seem to show then

 

[dazzer6666]

Just looking at the app and I don't think you can buy Express tickets on it as they show as 'Not Purchasable'. It does allow you to buy tickets for the ordinary trains though. Anyone staying in the Trastevere area is better off getting the train direct to there on the local service.

You definitely can, did it this morning

 

[Victor Chandler]

Looks like the tickets are only valid for trains within 90 minutes of the time of the train on your ticket. If your flight is delayed for a couple of hours then I'm guessing you have to buy a new ticket? Might be better to buy online on arrival?

 

[Oh_aye]

Looks like the tickets are only valid for trains within 90 minutes of the time of the train on your ticket. If your flight is delayed for a couple of hours then I'm guessing you have to buy a new ticket? Might be better to buy online on arrival?

That's what I'm doing. 2 clicks on the app (he says over-confidently)

 

[PascalGroß Tips]

You definitely can, did it this morning

Same here. Took just a minute while I was almost at the gate to purchase ticket. Then quickly verify it and off you go. Very efficient.

 

[dazzer6666]

Looks like the tickets are only valid for trains within 90 minutes of the time of the train on your ticket. If your flight is delayed for a couple of hours then I'm guessing you have to buy a new ticket? Might be better to buy online on arrival?

Yes - see @PascalGroß Tips comment. Takes about a minute if you’ve got the app.

 

[mwrpoole]

Looks like the tickets are only valid for trains within 90 minutes of the time of the train on your ticket. If your flight is delayed for a couple of hours then I'm guessing you have to buy a new ticket? Might be better to buy online on arrival?

It’s easy to change the time of your ticket. I haven’t bothered with the app but the email I have for them has a ‘manage ticket’ option where you can change the time.

 

[Blatter]

Just a quick heads-up for anybody going to Rome and planning on getting the Leonardo Express train from the airport into Rome Termini, and also on the return journey: make sure you validate your paper train ticket before getting on the train. The ticket inspectors are extra vigilant and unwary tourists are liable for a 50 euro fine for unvalidated tickets. Seen it happen to multiple people in both directions.

The ticket validation machines are next to the platforms and look like this

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If you buy your ticket on the trenitalia app and store it on your phone you don't need to get it validated.

You have not been charged 50 euros for this information

Thanks for the advice THPP. App is very simple to use and train into Rome booked

 

[ozzygull]

Just a quick heads-up for anybody going to Rome and planning on getting the Leonardo Express train from the airport into Rome Termini, and also on the return journey: make sure you validate your paper train ticket before getting on the train. The ticket inspectors are extra vigilant and unwary tourists are liable for a 50 euro fine for unvalidated tickets. Seen it happen to multiple people in both directions.

The ticket validation machines are next to the platforms and look like this

View attachment 177224

If you buy your ticket on the trenitalia app and store it on your phone you don't need to get it validated.

You have not been charged 50 euros for this information

Th la for the heads up I will be doing that on Thursday morning