Rome is renowned across the world as a major hub of unique art, architectural and cultural display.
Trains in Rome are 50% cheaper than in Berlin.
The average meal is 30% more expensive in Rome than in Berlin.
A taxi fare in Rome is 20% cheaper than in Berlin.
Coffee in Rome is 56% cheaper than in Berlin.
Flights from Berlin to Rome are operated from the two airports in the city: Tegel Airport and Schönefeld airport. Both airports feature a range or top-notch facilities and amenities. Tegel Airport has five terminals, with A – D comprising over 120 check-in points and Terminal E serving as the lower arrival level.
Schönefeld Airport consists of four terminals: A – D. However, Terminal C has no check-in facilities and serves as the security check area before entering the boarding gates. There are several direct flights from both Berlin airports to Rome and other connecting flights linking via Munich, Belgrade, Milan, Paris, Brussels and other cities.
Buses are one of the cheapest modes of public transport in Berlin. You will find it easier getting to the Tegel Airport because of its close proximity to the city centre. You can join the JetExpressBus TXL which runs from Alexander Platz, Unter den Linden and Hauptbahnhof to the airport.
Tegel Airport is not directly connected to a railway station but if you are travelling from the farther end of the city, you use the train or metro at Hauptbahnhof or Zoologischer Garten stations in downtown Berlin and connect with the JetExpressBus to the airport. The easiest way to reach Schönefeld airport is via the S-Bahn trains or the Airport Express from downtown Berlin.
When you arrive in Rome, you are thrust into the wonderful blend of dynamic architectural and cultural displays. There is something new to see and discover at almost every street corner. The Colosseum is one of the most fascinating of the city's allures.
Even though the games and fights are long entrenched in history, you can still feel a sense of awe at this historical site. You should also spend some time exploring the ruins of the Roman Forum that once housed temples, baths and basilicas. At the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, you will discover some of the world's greatest art.
Ciampino Airport is located 12km southeast of the city centre. To get to central Rome, you can use the white taxis available outside the terminal or take a bus from the airport to the nearby train station where you can connect to the city centre. There are also COTRAL buses which run every 15 minutes from Ciampino Airport to the Anagnina stop of Subway Line A.
If you arrive at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport, the Leonardo Express runs directly from the airport to the city centre every 30 minutes. There is also the Terravision shuttle bus which operates from the airport terminal to the city centre.