Rome city cards and public transport
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- Mar 27
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Rome has several city cards available for tourists, which make it easier to explore the city and provide discounts on attractions, museums, and public transportation.
Below are some popular cards:
Validity period: 48 or 72 hours.
Advantages:
Free entry to the first 1 (48-hour card) or 2 (72-hour card) museums or archaeological sites of your choice.
Unlimited travel on city public transport during the validity period.
Discounts to other museums, attractions and cultural events.
Note: To visit the Colosseum, you need to make a reservation in advance using the Roma Pass.
Buy tickets online here. - Roma Pass
Validity period: 72 hours.
Advantages:
Fast-track entry to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
Free entry to St. Peter's Basilica and St. John's Basilica.
Roma Pass 72-hour card benefits including public transport and museum admissions.
Use of a 24-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus.
Note: This card is ideal for those who want to see the main attractions of the Vatican and Rome.
Buy tickets online here. - OMNIA Vatican and Rome Card
Advantages:
Free entry to over 40 attractions, including the Colosseum and Vatican Museums.
Free public transport during the validity period.
Discounts on various tours and programs.
Note: This card is available with different options that you can choose from depending on the duration of your trip and your interests.
Buy tickets online here. - Rome City Pass
Important information:
Activation: Cards are activated upon first use and the validity period starts from that point.
Reservations: Some popular attractions, such as the Colosseum or Galleria Borghese, require advance reservations even with the card.
Purchase: Cards can be purchased online or at various tourist information points in Rome.
Rome public transport
Rome's public transport system is well-developed and offers many options for exploring the city. Below I will summarize the most important things to know:
Metro network:
Lines: There are currently three metro lines in operation in Rome:
Line A (red): This line runs from the northwest to the southeast of the city and reaches important stops such as Termini Station, the Spanish Steps (Spagna) and Ottaviano Station near the Vatican.
Line B (blue): Runs north-south and provides access to landmarks such as the Colosseum (Colosseo stop) and Circus Maximus.
Line C (green): This is the newest line, serving mainly the eastern part of the city and is currently under expansion.
Ticket types and prices:
BIT (Integrated Time Ticket): It costs 1.50 euros and is valid for 100 minutes on buses, trams and one metro journey.
24-hour ticket: For 7 euros, it provides unlimited travel for 24 hours from validation.
48-hour ticket: for 12.50 euros, it allows unlimited travel for 48 hours.
72-hour ticket: 18 euros for unlimited use for 72 hours.
Weekly pass (CIS): 24 euros for unlimited travel for one week.
Note: Ticket prices are indicative and may change over time.
Ticket purchase:
Vending machines: Tickets can be purchased with cash or credit card from ticket machines located at metro stations.
Newsstands and newsagents: Many newsstands and newsagents also sell public transport tickets.
Mobile apps: It is also possible to purchase tickets through certain mobile apps.
Important information:
Validation: Tickets must be validated before each journey at the metro entrance or at the validator devices on buses and trams.
Children's travel: Children up to 10 years old can travel for free if their companion has a valid ticket.
Timetables: Metros generally run from 5:30am to 11:30pm, and until 12:30am on Fridays and Saturdays. Bus and tram timetables vary, but usually run from 5:30am to midnight.
Night transport: Night bus services are also available, marked with the letter "N".
Applications:
ATAC Roma: The official ATAC app provides real-time information on flights, schedules and routes.
Google Maps: Google Maps makes it easy to plan routes using public transportation.
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