ROME AIRPORT (FCO)

To get from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to the Palazzo dei Congressi in Rome, you have several options depending on your preference for convenience, cost, and time. Here are the main options:

1. Taxi or Private Transfer

Duration: About 25-35 minutes (depending on traffic).

Cost: Around €50-€60 for a taxi from the airport to central Rome.

Details: You can take a taxi from the official taxi ranks at FCO airport. Be sure to take an official taxi to avoid scams. Private transfers can also be booked in advance for a fixed price, which can be more convenient.

Pros: Direct, convenient, and door-to-door service.

Cons: More expensive than public transportation.

2. Leonardo Express Train + Metro

Duration: Around 45-60 minutes.

Cost: Around €14 for the train + €1.50 for the metro ticket.

Details:

Take the Leonardo Express train from Fiumicino Airport to Roma Termini (the main train station in Rome). The train runs every 15-30 minutes, and the journey takes about 32 minutes.

Once at Termini, switch to Metro Line B (blue line) and head towards Laurentina. Get off at the EUR Fermi stop, which is a 10-minute walk from Palazzo dei Congressi.

Pros: A relatively quick and affordable option.

Cons: Requires switching between the train and the metro.

3. Terravision Bus + Metro

Duration: Around 1 hour 30 minutes.

Cost: Around €6 for the bus + €1.50 for the metro ticket.

Details:

Take the Terravision bus from Fiumicino to Roma Termini (buses run frequently). The bus ride takes about 55 minutes.

From Termini, take Metro Line B towards Laurentina, and get off at the EUR Fermi station.

Pros: A budget-friendly option.

Cons: Slower compared to the train and may be affected by traffic.

4. Bus Shuttle to EUR Magliana

Duration: Around 45 minutes.

Cost: Around €7-€10.

Details: There are shuttle buses from Fiumicino Airport that go to the EUR Magliana metro station, located in the EUR district, which is closer to Palazzo dei Congressi. From EUR Magliana, you can walk or take a bus to reach the Palazzo.

Pros: A decent middle-ground option in terms of cost and time.

Cons: Limited schedules compared to the train.

Conclusion:

Fastest: Taxi or private transfer (especially during off-peak traffic).

Best budget option: Leonardo Express train + metro.

Cheapest: Terravision Bus + metro.

Make sure to choose an option that suits your time schedule and budget!