Mokà Gourmé In Roma

functional and organized station. clean better, thank you.

It's a real shame. You are entering ROME and deserve more. Huge, it's very easy to get lost. The platforms for Rome's internal trains are very far away, and you are warned of this by signs that tell you how many hundreds of meters you have to reach the platform when you are now definitely late for the train. Running is inevitable, in narrow and unclear spaces. So on the way back, if you have to take a Freccia from a train in Rome, when you see the moving corridor you think "ah, now I'll be smarter". But the signs indicate various directions, then you discover that you pass in the middle of the tracks, you walk, you walk... you're looking for a sign that says "SHOPS AND BARS" but there are none. The signs are only for those who have to take the metro, or already know which exit to exit from, or already know which platform they will leave from, because there are also no boards with departures. Luckily I had arrived two hours early. Having toured the whole station, I finally go out and come back so I can see the shops. I go down to see some more, high potential as a shopping centre, actually a rather dismal place, and even there, not even a board. It seems that whoever designed all this has NEVER been to an airport. The porchetta from Ariccia was good, but there wasn't any to take away, and in all the shops I visited not even one sold typical Roman food products to take away. If it exists, it was not reported. The beautiful motto sui generis "there is no need to leave the station to get a souvenir" evidently meant a souvenir from any shop, certainly not from Rome. Finally, pay attention to platform 12 and the vending machine with ice creams inside. They steal the money without giving it back. In short: the intention is good, but it has a LOT to improve.

What's it like at the train station... The staff and security were all very understanding towards foreigners

Arrived by Leonardo Express from Fiumicino Airport in December 2024. It was about 14 euros for about 30 minutes. I knew it was cheaper to make a reservation for the train, but I couldn't read the arrival time of the plane, so I decided to buy a same-day ticket. It cost 55 euros per person to fly to Florence on Frecciarossa (the return trip, which I booked about a week in advance, was about half that price). If you can make a reservation, we recommend making it online. We bought it at a ticket vending machine, but it seemed like it would only work if it was the exact amount, so we had to ask for help from the Korean guy in front of us, and even our turn was rejected if it wasn't the exact amount (for example, 3). When paying in euros, if two 2 euro coins = 4 euros, the second coin will be rejected, so it's OK to insert a 1 euro coin instead.) I think you could also use a card. The person in front of me was in trouble for a long time, and the station is quite large, so I almost missed the train, so it would be best to take a flight with plenty of time. There aren't that many ticket vending machines, so there's quite a line. I didn't leave the premises, so I shouldn't have been too careful, but I didn't feel unsafe. The train I took was a standard one, so there were no drinks or snacks. You need to check the electronic bulletin board to see which train you are boarding and which platform it is on. Of course, the destination display is not necessarily the city where you will get off (the train was bound for Florence SMN, but it was displayed as going to Venice S.L.) You should check the departure time and train number.

If anyone wants to draw Euro money at the Termini station NEVER go to this Exchange Money" booth on the ground floor level. Rip off. Why? The lady at the counter said if I use my VISA to obtain 100 Euro cash she has to charge 32 Euro!! That is 33 %. But the good thing she did for me was directing me to go down escalator for ATM machine (Italian National Bank..."Monte Dei Paschi Di Siena) where I draw 250 Euro = $374 CDN; but took only $384 CDN from my account, $10 extra, plus transaction fees $7.50 CDN. So, total cost me only $17.50 CDN for the whole transaction!. Amazing. Use this Bank's ATM to save money. There is plenty of ticket vending machines (also information office "Trenitalia" manned with several agents to assist you to get tickets, departures timings etc; train platform entrance gate opens 15 minutes as security measure, McDonald is there. Station staff most of them speak/ understand English. NO washrooms! WATCHOUT FOR PICKPOCKETS!! Avoid strangers approaching you pretending to assist you!

One of the best railway stations in Italy, both in terms of structure and services, very clean and tidy despite the multitude of people.

The shop and restaurant area is pleasant and allows you to while away any waiting

It includes all basic needs of services and facilities, making it comfortable and convenient for travelers.

Took the high speed train to Naples from here. Loved it.

Very busy station. It is the station you can go to the airport with. Make sure its the right airport selected. Best get there 1 hour early. The trains seem to be delayed. I did miss my plane due to a late train which then stopped a few places due to breakdown. The system I feel can be really optimised. The experience can be quite chaotic. The staff try to help. Be careful it is well known that there are pickpockets and people who seem to scam you. there is lots of stores at the station. The place seems very clean and if its raining there are people ready to sell you umbrellas that lasts me till today.