Originally Posted by
PandionKnight
(1) where to go to catch the train from the airport
Follow the signs w/the picture of the train
Originally Posted by
PandionKnight
(2) how to catch the right train
Its called the Leonardo Express - its pretty much the only option from the airport
Originally Posted by
PandionKnight
(3) how to pay for it and how much it costs
There are automatic ticket machines w/English as a language choice, it costs 11EU/person
Originally Posted by
PandionKnight
(4) which station would be the closest in terms of walking to the hotel
From Termini Station take a taxi to your hotel, do not walk w/lots of luggage, its a sure way to attract pick pockets
Originally Posted by
PandionKnight
(5) are pickpockets and "rip off artists" that significant of a concern on the train? The guidebooks seem to imply that they are.
Yes & no - Use good sense. If a stranger on the train offers to exchange you money for you, to take you in their car to your hotel, etc... don't do it. In addition, on lengthy train rides, do not leave your luggage unattended in the baggage storage area as its notorious for "hop on hop off" theft. This can't happen w/the Leonardo Express b/c its direct from the airport to the main train station and back.