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Unlike other major European cities like London and Paris, in Rome there are no bewildering array of public transport passes with equally bewildering zone options.

For visitors its simple, purchase each journey separately or purchase a 1 day or 3 day pass. Travel pass prices are at the foot of this page.

The tickets cover all public transport to all of the Rome urban area, but not to the airports.

Perhaps the most pleasant way to travel in the centre is to walk. The Vatican, Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps are all within 30 minutes walk of each other.
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In the central area of Rome where most people stay and most of the attractions are, public transport is restricted around the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon area where the maze of streets and alleys cannot be penetrated by buses.

The Rome Metro system is very basic, consisting of just two lines intersecting at Termini the main transport hub of Rome.
The Metro is useful for visiting the Vatican, Colosseum/Forum and Spanish Steps but little else.

Crowding
The buses and Metro in Rome must be some of the most crowded in Europe. Invariably you will have to stand for the majority of your journeys.

At the peak travel times most transport will be grossly overcrowded. Be sure to manoeuvre near an exit well before your stop otherwise you might not get off !.
Metro and Railways
Metro trains run approximately every 7-10 minutes, from 5:30am until 11:30pm every day (until 12:30am on Saturdays).
Overground suburban trains are of little use to visitors except the airport trains and the line to Ostia.
Using the Metro
Using Rome Trains

Rome Metro & Rail Map
Rome Electric Bus Buses and Trams
In the central area there are a few major streets through which all the bus routes have to pass. Some small electric bus routes (see picture left) penetrate some of the areas where normal buses cannot reach. There is a tram system that is of limited appeal to visitors.

Using Rome Buses
Rome Electric Buses
Using Rome Trams
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.

Ticket options are:
  • 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.
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.