UEFA Champions League Stadio Olimpico Travel
The Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy has been chosen at the host stadium for the 2009 UEFA Champions League final. This stadium makes an ideal destination for UEFA European Champions League football travellers as the vibrant Italian capital is only a short flight away from the majority of Europe's major urban centres.
Air Travel to Rome
Leonardo Da Vinci Airport is the most popular airport servicing Rome and offers connecting to flight to all major European cities as well as destinations outside of Europe. The city offers a wide variety of options for transiting into the city including the Leonardo Express trains and the Metropolitan Trains. Alternatively the Terravision bus service commutes into the city on a frequent basis.
If you wish to make use of budget airlines you can access Rome via the Ciampino Airport which is serviced by EasyJet, RyanAir and Wizzair. To get from Ciampino Airport into Rome you will need to make use of a bus service, several of which commute to the nearest metro and train stations.
Sea Travel to Rome
Ferries provide an excellent travel option for reaching Rome, as the Italian capital is located just north of the port city of Civitavecchia. Several international cruise lines also dock in Civitavecchia and may offer cruise specials specifically tailored to the needs of Champions League travellers.
Road Travel to Rome
Private car travel is not advised in Italy as traffic tends to be fairly chaotic and traffic rules are generally ignored. Further a car is not required for moving around the city itself, and Rome is packed with attractions that are most easily accessed by pedestrians.
Train Travel to Rome
The Termini Station serves as Rome's major international train station providing rail access to the city to Europe's major railway companies.
Stadio Olimpico Travel
The Stadio Olimpico is situated in the Foro Italico, a well known tourist destination within Rome easily accessed by taxi. Alternatively, the Metro offers access to the Stadio Olimpico via the Ottaviano stop. Once you have arrived at Ottaviano exit the station and cross the street to the bus stop.
The number 12 bus services Stadio Olimpico travellers. If the busses are too full it is possible to walk to the walk to the stadium in approximately 45 minutes. This is often the only option available for travelling back to the Ottaviano Metro station after the game due to the large crowds.
