FL Line: The Fast Lane to Exploring Rome’s Treasures

Routes of the FL Lines

The FL lines have eight routes that cover different directions and distances. Here are the main features of each route:

• FL1: This line runs from Orte in the north to Fiumicino Airport in the west, passing through Roma Tiburtina and Roma Ostiense. It is useful for travellers who want to reach the airport or visit some towns along the Tiber River. It also connects with metro line B at Tiburtina and Ostiense.
• FL2: This line runs from Roma Tiburtina in the east to Tivoli in the northeast, passing through Lunghezza. It is useful for travellers who want to visit Tivoli and its famous villas (Villa d’Este and Villa Adriana). It also connects with metro line B at Tiburtina.
• FL3: This line runs from Roma Ostiense in the south to Viterbo Porta Fiorentina in the northwest, passing through Roma San Pietro and Bracciano. It is useful for travellers who want to visit Viterbo and its medieval centre, or Bracciano and its lake and castle. It also connects with metro line A at Valle Aurelia and metro line B at Ostiense.
• FL4: This line runs from Roma Termini in the centre to Frascati/Albano Laziale/Velletri in the southeast, passing through Ciampino. It is useful for travellers who want to visit the Roman Castles area (Castelli Romani) and its wine-producing towns and volcanic lakes. It also connects with metro line A at Termini.
• FL5: This line runs from Roma Termini in the centre to Civitavecchia in the west, passing through Roma San Pietro and Santa Marinella. It is useful for travellers who want to reach Civitavecchia Port (for cruise ships) or visit some coastal towns along the Tyrrhenian Sea. It also connects with metro line A at Termini.
• FL6: This line runs from Roma Termini in the centre to Cassino in the southeast, passing through Colleferro and Frosinone. It is useful for travellers who want to visit Cassino and its famous abbey (Montecassino) or some towns along the Liri River valley. It also connects with metro line A at Termini.
• FL7: This line runs from Roma Termini in the centre to Formia-Gaeta in the south, passing through Latina and Minturno-Scauri. It is useful for travellers who want to visit Formia and Gaeta and their beaches and historical sites, or some towns along the Pontine plain and coast. It also connects with metro line A at Termini.
• FL8: This line runs from Roma Termini in the centre to Nettuno in the south, passing through Pomezia-Santa Palomba and Anzio. It is useful for travellers who want to visit Nettuno and Anzio and their beaches and historical sites (such as the American Cemetery and Memorial), or some towns along the Roman coast. It also connects with metro line A at Termini.

Stations of the FL Lines

The FL lines have 128 stations in total, some of which are shared by more than one line. Here are some of the most important stations for visitors:

• Roma Termini: The central station of Rome, where FL4, FL5, FL6, FL7, and FL8 depart from or arrive at. It is also the hub of the metro line A and B, and the Leonardo Express train to Fiumicino Airport. It has many facilities and services, such as shops, restaurants, ticket offices, travel agencies, currency exchange booths, luggage storage, and a tourist information desk. It is located near some attractions such as the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the National Roman Museum, and Piazza della Repubblica.
• Roma Tiburtina: The second largest station of Rome, where FL1 and FL2 depart from or arrive at. It is also a stop for metro line B and some inter-city trains. It has many facilities and services, such as shops, restaurants, ticket offices, travel agencies, currency exchange booths, luggage storage, and car rental desks. It is located near some attractions such as the University of Rome La Sapienza, Piazza Bologna, Via Tiburtina, and Sant’Agnese fuori le mura.
• Roma Ostiense: A major station of Rome, where FL1 and FL3 depart from or arrive at. It is also a stop for metro line B and some inter-city trains. It has some facilities and services, such as shops, restaurants, ticket offices, travel agencies, currency exchange booths, and car rental desks. It is located near some attractions such as the Piramide Cestia, Porta San Paolo, Eataly Roma, and the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls.
• Roma San Pietro: A minor station of Rome, where FL3 and FL5 stop. It is located near the Vatican City and some attractions such as St. Peter’s Square and St. Peter’s Basilica.
• Valle Aurelia: A minor station of Rome, where FL3 stops. It is also a stop for metro line A. It is located near the Vatican City and some attractions such as the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
• Civitavecchia: The main station of Civitavecchia, where FL5 stops. It is located near the Civitavecchia Port (for cruise ships) and some attractions such as the Civitavecchia Fortress and the Cathedral of San Francesco d’Assisi.
• Fiumicino Aeroporto: The main station of Fiumicino Airport (the main international airport of Rome), where FL1 stops. It is also served by the Leonardo Express train from Termini. It has many facilities and services for travellers such as shops, restaurants, ticket offices, travel agencies, currency exchange booths, luggage storage, and car rental desks.
• Tivoli: The main station of Tivoli (a town northeast of Rome), where FL2 stops. It is located near some attractions such as Villa d’Este and Villa Adriana.
• Viterbo Porta Fiorentina: The main station of Viterbo (a city northwest of Rome), where FL3 stops. It is located near some attractions such as the medieval centre of Viterbo and the Papal Palace.
• Frascati/Albano Laziale/Velletri: The main stations of Frascati/Albano Laziale/Velletri (three towns southeast of Rome), where FL4 stops. They are located near some attractions such as the Roman Castles area (Castelli Romani) and its wine-producing towns and volcanic lakes.
• Anzio/Nettuno: The main stations of Anzio/Nettuno (two towns south of Rome), where FL8 stops. They are located near some attractions such as beaches and historical sites (such as the American Cemetery and Memorial).

Station	Train Lines	Metro Lines	Facilities and Services	Nearby Attractions
Roma Termini	FL4, FL5, FL6, FL7, FL8	A, B	Shops, restaurants, ticket offices, travel agencies, currency exchange booths, luggage storage, tourist information desk	Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, National Roman Museum, Piazza della Repubblica
Roma Tiburtina	FL1, FL2	B	Shops, restaurants, ticket offices, travel agencies, currency exchange booths, luggage storage, car rental desks	University of Rome La Sapienza, Piazza Bologna, Via Tiburtina, Sant’Agnese fuori le mura
Roma Ostiense	FL1, FL3	B	Shops, restaurants, ticket offices, travel agencies, currency exchange booths, car rental desks	Piramide Cestia, Porta San Paolo, Eataly Roma, Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls
Roma San Pietro	FL3, FL5	–	–	Vatican City, St. Peter’s Square, St. Peter’s Basilica
Valle Aurelia	FL3	A	–	Vatican City, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel
Civitavecchia	FL5	–	Civitavecchia Port, shops, restaurants, ticket offices, travel agencies, currency exchange booths	Civitavecchia Fortress, Cathedral of San Francesco d’Assisi
Fiumicino Aeroporto	FL1	–	Shops, restaurants, ticket offices, travel agencies, currency exchange booths, luggage storage, car rental desks	Fiumicino Airport, Leonardo Express train,
Tivoli	FL2	–	–	Villa d’Este, Villa Adriana
Viterbo Porta Fiorentina	FL3	–	–	Medieval center of Viterbo, Papal Palace
Frascati	FL4	–	–	Roman Castles area (Castelli Romani), wine-producing towns, volcanic lakes
Albano Laziale	FL4	–	–	Roman Castles area (Castelli Romani), wine-producing towns, volcanic lakes
Velletri	FL4	–	–	Roman Castles area (Castelli Romani), wine-producing towns, volcanic lakes
Anzio	FL8	–	–	Beaches, American Cemetery and Memorial
Nettuno	FL8	–	–	Beaches, historical sites

Fares and Tickets

The fares and tickets for the FL lines depend on the number of zones crossed. The minimum fare is €1.50 for one zone, valid for 100 minutes on any public transport within Rome. For longer distances, you can buy tickets such as BIRG (€8-€14 for one day), BTR (€11-€18.50 for three days), and CIRS (€18-€34.50 for seven days). Tickets can be purchased at train stations, newsstands, or corner shops. You need to validate your ticket before entering the train station or boarding the train.

If you plan to use the FL lines frequently, you can also buy a monthly pass (€37-€63) or an annual pass (€370-€630) that covers different zones. You can also use the Roma Pass or the Metrebus Card to travel on the FL lines within the urban area of Rome.

Timetables and Frequencies

The timetables and frequencies for the FL lines vary depending on the line and the direction. Generally, the FL lines run every 15-30 minutes from 5 am to midnight, with some exceptions and variations.

You can check the timetables and maps online at https://www.trenitalia.com/en/regions/lazio.html or https://www.atac.roma.it/page.asp?p=229&i=14.

Here are some examples of the timetables and frequencies for some popular routes:

• FL1 Orte-Fiumicino Aeroporto: This line runs every 15 minutes between Roma Tiburtina and Fiumicino Airport, and every 30 minutes between Orte and Roma Tiburtina. The journey time between Tiburtina and Fiumicino is about 50 minutes, and between Orte and Fiumicino is about 2 hours.
• FL2 Roma Tiburtina-Tivoli: This line runs every 30 minutes between Roma Tiburtina and Tivoli. The journey time is about 40 minutes.
• FL3 Roma Ostiense-Viterbo Porta Fiorentina: This line runs every 30 minutes between Roma Ostiense and Bracciano, and every hour between Bracciano and Viterbo Porta Fiorentina. The journey time between Ostiense and Bracciano is about 50 minutes, and between Ostiense and Viterbo is about 2 hours.
• FL4 Roma Termini-Frascati/Albano Laziale/Velletri: This line runs every 30 minutes between Roma Termini and Frascati/Albano Laziale/Velletri. The journey time between Termini and Frascati is about 25 minutes, between Termini and Albano Laziale is about 40 minutes, and between Termini and Velletri is about 55 minutes.
• FL5 Roma Termini-Civitavecchia: This line runs every 30 minutes between Roma Termini and Civitavecchia. The journey time is about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
• FL6 Roma Termini-Cassino: This line runs every hour between Roma Termini and Cassino. The journey time is about 2 hours.
• FL7 Roma Termini-Formia-Gaeta: This line runs every hour between Roma Termini and Formia-Gaeta. The journey time is about 2 hours.
• FL8 Roma Termini-Anzio/Nettuno: This line runs every hour between Roma Termini and Anzio/Nettuno. The journey time between Termini and Anzio is about 1 hour, and between Termini and Nettuno is about 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Line	Route	Frequency	Journey Time
FL1	Orte-Fiumicino Aeroporto	Every 15 minutes between Roma Tiburtina and Fiumicino Airport, and every 30 minutes between Orte and Roma Tiburtina	About 50 minutes between Tiburtina and Fiumicino, and about 2 hours between Orte and Fiumicino
FL2	Roma Tiburtina-Tivoli	Every 30 minutes	About 40 minutes
FL3	Roma Ostiense-Viterbo Porta Fiorentina	Every 30 minutes between Roma Ostiense and Bracciano, and every hour between Bracciano and Viterbo Porta Fiorentina	About 50 minutes between Ostiense and Bracciano, and about 2 hours between Ostiense and Viterbo
FL4	Roma Termini-Frascati/Albano Laziale/Velletri	Every 30 minutes	About 25 minutes between Termini and Frascati, about 40 minutes between Termini and Albano Laziale, and about 55 minutes between Termini and Velletri
FL5	Roma Termini-Civitavecchia	Every 30 minutes	About 1 hour and 10 minutes
FL6	Roma Termini-Cassino	Every hour	About 2 hours
FL7	Roma Termini-Formia-Gaeta	Every hour	About 2 hours
FL8	Roma Termini-Anzio/Nettuno	Every hour	About 1 hour between Termini and Anzio, and about 1 hour and 10 minutes between Termini and Nettuno

Tips and Advice: Some tips and advice for using the FL lines in Rome

• Avoid rush hours (7:30 am – 9:30 am and 5 pm – 7 pm) if possible, as the trains can be very crowded and uncomfortable.
• Be aware of pickpockets and keep your valuables close to you at all times.
• Follow the signs and maps inside the train stations to find your way to your destination or to change trains.
• Enjoy the view from some of the stations or trains, especially on the FL3 line that passes by some scenic landscapes and historical sites.
• If you need help or information, look for the staff or booths at the train stations. They can assist you with directions, tickets, or any issues you may encounter.