Address
University of Roma Tre
Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures
via Valco di San Paolo, 19 - Rome
Transport
From and to airports
There are two airports in Rome: Fiumicino and Ciampino.
Fiumicino International Airport
From Fiumicino International Airport there are different options to get to the conference site. The fastest way is by train.
By train
There are 2 options:
a) The Leonardo Express to Roma Termini railway station (departures every 15-30 minutes / € 14,00 one way / journey takes app. 30 minutes / no intermediate stops). From Termini take the underground Line B (direction Laurentina) from the nearby metro station Piramide, getting off at Marconi. The Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures is just a short walk away from Marconi metro station.
b) The regional train to Fara Sabina/Orte (departures every 20 minutes / € 8,00 single ticket / journey takes approx. 30 minutes). Take this train, get off at Ostiense railway station, then take the underground Line B (direction Laurentina) from the nearby metro station Piramide, getting off at Marconi. The Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures is just a short walk away from Marconi metro station.
Both trains depart from Fiumicino International Airport railway station. Visit the Trenitalia website for more information: www.trenitalia.com. Tickets are sold at the ticket offices inside the railway station and must be stamped before boarding!
Underground tickets (€ 1,50) are sold at underground stations (mainly self-service machines), newsagents and tobacconists. Stamp your ticket before boarding!
By coach
There are different bus companies operating to/from Rome/Fiumicino int. airport. The journey takes approx. one hour; the cost of the ticket is between € 4,00 and € 8,00 (single ticket). Tickets are sold at ticket offices: outside the airport, exit terminal 3, turn right and follow the signs to the Bus Stalls. Visit the main companies' websites for more information:
Terravision: www.terravision.eu
TAM srl.: www.tambus.it
Sit Bus Shuttle: www.sitbusshuttle.com
Atral-SCHIAFFINI: www.atral-lazio.com
COTRAL: http://www.cotralspa.it/
By taxi
€ 48,00 (fixed fare, including luggage) from the airport to anywhere in the city centre. If you go directly to the University the fare should be cheaper (approx. € 30,00), but ask before boarding the taxi. The University of Roma Tre has different branches around the city, so make sure you specify via Valco di San Paolo, 19 (near viale Marconi) when you state your destination. Taxi ranks are located outside all terminals. Do not trust 'private' taxi drivers approaching you. Licensed Taxis are white and have a sign bearing the word “TAXI” on their roofs. The symbol of Rome City Council is clearly visible on the front doors and they have the license number on the doors. Tips are not compulsory, but you can round up the fare.
Ciampino Airport
There is no train service from Ciampino International Airport to Rome. The fastest way is by coach.
By coach
There are different bus companies operating to/from Rome/Ciampino int. airport. The journey takes approx. 40 minutes; the cost of the ticket is between € 4,00 and € 6,00 (single ticket). Tickets are sold at the companies' ticket offices, inside the airport. Visit the two main companies' websites for more information:
Terravision: www.terravision.eu
Sit Bus Shuttle: www.sitbusshuttle.com
By taxi
€ 30,00 (fixed fare, including luggage) from the airport to anywhere in the city centre. If you go directly to "Roma Tre" the fare will be more expensive. Roma Tre University has different branches around the city, so make sure you specify via Valco di San Paolo, 19 (near viale Marconi) when you state your destination. Ask before boarding the taxi. The taxi rank is located outside the airport. Do not trust 'private' taxi drivers approaching you. Licensed Taxis are white and have a sign bearing the word “TAXI” on their roofs. The symbol of Rome City Council is clearly visible on the front doors and they have the license number on the doors. Tips are not compulsory, but you can round up the fare.
From and to Termini railway station
Metro
Rome has two main underground lines, LINE A and LINE B and they both call at Termini railway station. The Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures, where the conference takes place, is a short walk away from Marconi metro station (LINE B – direction Laurentina). Take the winding stairs as you come out of the metro station, and go downstairs to the parking lot. Walk straight to the gate on via Ostiense 234. The main entrance of the University is right across the street.Bus & underground tickets (ATAC-METREBUS) in Rome
http://www.atac.roma.it/?lingua=ENG
BIT - INTEGRATED TIME TICKET (€ 1,50) - It is valid for 100 minutes after validation. You can buy it at ticket offices and shops (newsagents/tobacconists).
BIG - INTEGRATED DAILY TICKET (€ 7,00)
ROME 48 hours (€ 12,50)
ROME 72 hours(€ 18,00)
CIS - INTEGRATED WEEKLY TICKET (€ 24,00)
Tickets must be purchased before boarding and in order to be valid, you must always validate your ticket at the beginning of your journey and when transferring onto the metro. Your ticket, once stamped, is valid 100 minutes, includes one underground journey only and unlimited bus journeys.
Validation stamping machines are installed: on buses, trams, trolleybuses.
Bus and underground tickets are sold at underground stations (mainly self-service machines), newsagents and tobacconists.
Many buses also depart from Termini so, wherever you have to go in Rome, there will be an option with public transports.
