Tiburtina station in Rome is like Roma Termini's awkward little brother, and although I only give it three stars, I will choose this station above Termini every chance I can.
So why 3 stars? Well, it is just ugly. I mean U-G-L-Y. It is in a state of perpetual construction, and for some reason, what was at one time a good single-story layout with underground tunnels has developed into a combination of that and an eyesore of a modern above-the-station station that screams "I wanna look ultra modern and artsy". But it is just UGLY. Moreover, that has developed it into a weird two-station station, where you have to wonder if you are supposed to go up or down. Hard to explain, but if you are there,you get it.
So why do I like this station? Because it is small, easy and convenient. Rome Termini is a massive train station that is always extremely crowded. If you need to connect trains, you may find yourself walking for 20 minutes between one train and another. Tiburtina is simply quick and efficient.
Also, this station is served by Italo, which is the competition for FS, and always my choice.
Tiburtina is just as well connected for people getting in and out of Rome as Termini is, but you won't spend a half hour trying waiting in lines, trying to figure out which train you are on, and trying to figure out where on earth your track is. read more