Rome Metro - Underground Public Railway Trains
Everything You Need To Know About Using Rome's Metro Services
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The Rome Metro Underground Train system has just two lines named A and B, The lines intersect at Rome Termini Station, the main public transport hub in Rome. A new Line C is in the process of being built.
You'll find that the Metro misses much of the city centre and compared with cities like Paris and London has limited coverage of the city of Rome.
However, there are stations next to the Colosseum/Roman Forum and Spanish Steps and within 5 minutes walk of the Vatican. It also helps that the centre of Rome where visitors go is compact and pleasantly walkable.
Trains run approximately every 4-10 minutes, from 5:30am until 11:30pm every day (until 12:30am on Saturdays).
Important: Closure of Line A After 9 pm Until April 2012.
Because of the construction of a new Line C Metro, Line A will be closed every night after 9 p.m except for Saturdays.
The last train in each direction leaves the terminus at either end at 9 p.m.
The Rome Metro struggles to meet demand, expect overcrowding, even at off-peak times.
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Although not the oldest metro railway in Europe, stations can be unwelcoming, trains covered in graffiti, sometimes to the extent it is difficult to see out the windows for your stop, especially Line B.
Finding Your Way Around The Rome Metro
Both lines A and B cross at Rome's main public transport hub at Termini Station.
None of the stations are particularly deep and all are well signed. So you know how to get to the correct platform, signs show the station at the end of the line in the direction you want to go.
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Rome Metro Ticket Barriers |
Stations will have a local map around the station when you exit through the ticket barriers.
Its worth studying the map, if only to make sure you exit the station at a convenient exit for where you want to go.
On the platforms there are electronic displays showing the destination of the next train with how many minutes before it arrives.
Don't expect to get a seat either, if you do get one, treat it as an unexpected bonus if you do.
Rome Metro Map
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Important: Closure of Line A After 9 pm Until April 2012.
Because of the construction of a new Line C Metro, Line A will be closed every night after 9 p.m except for Saturdays.
The last train in each direction leaves the terminus at either end at 9 p.m.
Rome Bus, Tram & Metro Fares & Ticketing
All local public transport is integrated in Rome. You have to purchase your tickets before you board any public transport in Rome. Most people will have a pass of one kind or another.
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| Ticket Validation Machine |
Tickets for both the bus system and Metro can be purchased from tobacconists, bars, or vending machines at metro stations and major bus stops. On both buses and metro there is a flat fare. whether you go one stop or to the end of the line.
At Metro Stations there are ticket barriers where you have to insert your ticket to enter and leave the Metro Station.
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| Automated Ticket Machine |
On buses and trams you will find machines similar to that pictured right. If you have a single ticket then enter the ticket into the machine, if you have purchased a pass, you put the pass into the machine on your first journey. This stamps the date and time from which the pass or ticket is valid.
Most of the locals will not be using these machines, they are not fare evaders but have season tickets of one type or another.
Groups of ticket inspectors from time to time descend onto a bus or platform to check all passengers have valid tickets. If not you will incur a heavy fine.
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. 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.
If you are brave, there are some automatic ticket vending machines with instructions in English, (pictured left),these machines pictured are at Termini Station.
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