The
Metro system has only two lines, A and B, which cross at Termini.
You'll find that the Metro misses much of the historical centre.
There are stations convenient for the Colosseum/Forum, Vatican and
Spanish Steps though.
Trains run approximately every 7-10 minutes, from 5:30am until 11:30pm
every day (until 12:30am on Saturdays). |
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Rome
Metro Map |
If
a station is convenient for your needs then the Metro is usually by
far the quickest option. However be warned in advance, the capacity
of the Rome Metro is far outstriped by demand. Trains are always overcrowded,
not just peak times.
Although not the oldest metro railway in Europe it shows all the signs
of poor maintenance, stations can be unwelcoming and most trains are
covered in graffiti, sometimes to the extent it is difficult to see
out the windows. |
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Main
Bus & Metro Routes Central Rome
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Useful
Metro Stations
Spanish
Steps : Line A: Spagna.
Vatican Museums : Line A: Cipro/Musei Vaticani.
St. Peter's Basilica : Line A: Ottaviano/San Pietro.
Colosseum : Line B: Colosseo.
Circus Maximus, Baths of Caracalla, and Aventine Hill : Line
B: Circo Massimo.
Appian Way and Catacombs : Line A: Colli Albani, then bus
660.
As an idea of scale, walking from Termini to the Vatican should
take about an hour at strolling pace.
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Bus,
Tram & Metro Tickets
You have
to purchase your tickets before you board public transport. There
are no ticket barriers at Metro Stations and you can board at any
entrance on buses and trams. Groups of ticket inspectors from time
to time descend to check all passengers have valid tickets - current
immediate fine is €51.
Tickets for both the bus system and Metro can be purchased from tobacconists,
bars, or vending machines at metro stations and major bus stops.
Many visitors will be arriving at Termini Station. Termini Station
is a good place to get your tickets, especially travel passes . Apart
from the Metro station there are a lot of kiosks at the bus station
in front of the railway station and many tobacconists around the station
who are used to dealing with visitors and advertise the fact in English.
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- B.I.T.
€ 1.00. Standard ticket, valid for one Metro ride or
75 minutes on all buses.
- B.I.G.
€ 4.00. Daily ticket, valid for unlimited metro, bus,
and train travel within the Comune di Roma. This includes Ostia
, but not Fiumicino airport or Tivoli .
- B.T.I.
€11.00. 3-day tourist ticket, valid for everything listed
under the B.I.G ticket.
- C.I.S.
€16.00. Weekly ticket, valid for everything listed under
the B.I.G. ticket.
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| Important:
You must validate your ticket the first time you use it. On buses
there are orange machines all along the bus that you insert your ticket
into. On the Metro they are in the stations, validate your ticket
before you board. |
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