{"id":25882,"date":"2026-08-26T11:21:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T10:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/?p=25882"},"modified":"2026-08-26T11:31:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T10:31:34","slug":"getting-around-rome-on-public-transport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/getting-around-rome-on-public-transport","title":{"rendered":"Getting Around Rome on Public Transport"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting around Rome on public transport is pretty easy, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s intuitive or even the best option for every journey. The bottom line is that Rome\u2019s public transportation is really handy for traveling between neighborhoods or other long distances across this big city, but seeing the sights in the historic center is far easier (and more enjoyable) on foot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what you need to know about Rome\u2019s public transit system, including tickets, route planning, and how to decide when walking is preferable.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3105\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3105\" class=\"wp-image-3105 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Sant-Angelo-Bridge-and-Sant-Angelo-Castel-at-night-beautiful-old-sculptures-and-lanterns.jpg\" alt=\"Rome: One of the most beautiful cities... in the wo\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Sant-Angelo-Bridge-and-Sant-Angelo-Castel-at-night-beautiful-old-sculptures-and-lanterns.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/Sant-Angelo-Bridge-and-Sant-Angelo-Castel-at-night-beautiful-old-sculptures-and-lanterns-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3105\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of the most beautiful cities&#8230; in the world!<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/getting-around-rome-on-public-transport\/#When_to_Use_Public_Transportation_in_Rome_and_When_Not_To\" >When to Use Public Transportation in Rome (and When Not To)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/getting-around-rome-on-public-transport\/#Some_parts_of_the_city_best_explored_on_foot\" >Some parts of the city best explored on foot:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/getting-around-rome-on-public-transport\/#Public_Transportation_in_Rome\" >Public Transportation in Rome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/getting-around-rome-on-public-transport\/#Romes_Public_Transport_Methods\" >Rome\u2019s Public Transport Methods<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/getting-around-rome-on-public-transport\/#Metro_Best_for_Longer_Distances\" >Metro: Best for Longer Distances<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/getting-around-rome-on-public-transport\/#Buses_Best_for_Areas_the_Metro_Doesnt_Cover\" >Buses: Best for Areas the Metro Doesn\u2019t Cover<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/getting-around-rome-on-public-transport\/#Trams_Best_for_the_Trastevere_Neighborhood\" >Trams: Best for the Trastevere Neighborhood<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/getting-around-rome-on-public-transport\/#Romes_Public_Transport_Tickets\" >Rome\u2019s Public Transport Tickets<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/getting-around-rome-on-public-transport\/#Types_of_Tickets_and_Passes\" >Types of Tickets and Passes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/getting-around-rome-on-public-transport\/#Where_to_Buy_Transport_Tickets_and_Passes_in_Rome\" >Where to Buy Transport Tickets and Passes in Rome<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/getting-around-rome-on-public-transport\/#Important_things_to_keep_in_mind\" >Important things to keep in mind:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/getting-around-rome-on-public-transport\/#Dont_Forget_to_Validate_Your_Ticket\" >Don\u2019t Forget to Validate Your Ticket!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/getting-around-rome-on-public-transport\/#FAQs_%E2%80%93_Getting_Around_Rome_on_Public_Transport\" >FAQs\u00a0 &#8211; Getting Around Rome on Public Transport\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/getting-around-rome-on-public-transport\/#Whats_the_best_way_to_get_around_Rome\" >What\u2019s the best way to get around Rome?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/getting-around-rome-on-public-transport\/#What_are_the_public_transport_options_in_Rome\" >What are the public transport options in Rome?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/getting-around-rome-on-public-transport\/#Where_can_you_buy_tickets_for_public_transportation_in_Rome\" >Where can you buy tickets for public transportation in Rome?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/getting-around-rome-on-public-transport\/#Do_public_transit_tickets_work_on_airport_connection_trains_in_Rome\" >Do public transit tickets work on airport connection trains in Rome?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/getting-around-rome-on-public-transport\/#Are_%E2%80%9Chop-on_hop-off%E2%80%9D_buses_part_of_the_public_transit_system_in_Rome\" >Are &#8220;hop-on hop-off&#8221; buses part of the public transit system in Rome?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/getting-around-rome-on-public-transport\/#Want_to_see_the_highlights_of_Rome_without_worrying_about_the_logistics\" >Want to see the highlights of Rome without worrying about the logistics?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Use_Public_Transportation_in_Rome_and_When_Not_To\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When to Use Public Transportation in Rome (and When Not To)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rome is a big city, and even if you\u2019re only exploring the historic center, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll need to use public transit at some point. But while you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cover most of Rome using public transport, that doesn\u2019t mean you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">should<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather than calculating miles and travel times for every trip, here\u2019s a good general rule: Use public transportation to get from one Rome neighborhood to another or for other similarly long distances across the big city, and use your own two feet to explore one neighborhood or visit several attractions in one area.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_20656\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20656\" class=\"wp-image-20656 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/travistere.jpg\" alt=\"Groups of people walking on cobbled street at dusk in Trastevere in Rome.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/travistere.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/travistere-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-20656\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The neighborhood of Trastevere is full of little streets to wander and explore<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_parts_of_the_city_best_explored_on_foot\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some parts of the city best explored on foot:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The streets around the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and Campo de\u2019 Fiori<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The area between the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u201cTridente\u201d streets fanning out from the Piazza del Popolo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Trastevere neighborhood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Monti neighborhood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Testaccio neighborhood<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><b>Insider tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Exploring on foot is even better with a guide! See the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/rome-tours\/rome-highlights-tour\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">highlights of Rome<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on a walking tour that includes the Colosseum, Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"attachment_22510\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22510\" class=\"wp-image-22510 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Devour_Rome_Testaccio_May-24_0088.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people smiling as they walk under trees following a tour guide.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Devour_Rome_Testaccio_May-24_0088.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Devour_Rome_Testaccio_May-24_0088-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22510\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Using public transport for longer journeys and then exploring on foot is a great combination<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Public_Transportation_in_Rome\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Transportation in Rome<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rome\u2019s public transport agency is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atac.roma.it\/en\/tickets-and-passes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azienda per la Mobilit\u00e0 del Comune di Roma (ATAC)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and it governs all three of the public transportation methods tourists use most: metro, buses, and trams. Since one agency manages all three, there\u2019s an incredibly convenient shared ticketing system, which makes it easier for tourists and locals alike getting around Rome on public transport.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Romes_Public_Transport_Methods\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rome\u2019s Public Transport Methods<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Metro_Best_for_Longer_Distances\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metro: Best for Longer Distances<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rome only has three metro lines, due to the perils of digging underground in a city built on top of ancient ruins. Still, Rome\u2019s metro connects to many of the city\u2019s main attractions, and it\u2019s really useful for traveling longer distances quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The three lines are A (orange), B (blue), and C (green), with lines A and B being the most useful for visitors. Line A has stops near the Vatican, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza del Popolo, Borghese Gardens, and Vittorio Emanuele monument, and line B has stops near the Colosseum, Imperial Forum, Monti neighborhood, and Circus Maximus. Both lines A and B serve Termini train station.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25885\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25885\" class=\"wp-image-25885 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rome_metro_B1.jpg\" alt=\"inside a rome metro station, on the platform, looking at a train waiting with its doors open.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rome_metro_B1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rome_metro_B1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/rome_metro_B1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-25885\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Rome metro system is a cheap and efficient way to get from A to B. Photo credit: ATAC<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buses_Best_for_Areas_the_Metro_Doesnt_Cover\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buses: Best for Areas the Metro Doesn\u2019t Cover<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a dense network of over 350 bus lines serving the city center, and these are especially useful for getting to places the metro can\u2019t reach, including the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Campo de\u2019 Fiori, and Trastevere and Testaccio neighborhoods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At stops that serve more than one bus line, check the sign on the front of each bus to make sure you\u2019re getting the right one. Once you see your bus, wave your hand to make sure the driver knows to pick you up.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Insider tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If a bus is already full and no one is disembarking at your stop, the driver will likely drive right by, even if you\u2019re indicating that you want to get on. Annoying, but a normal cultural convention in Rome.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buses won\u2019t stop unless someone on board requests a stop or someone is waiting for a bus, so you need to pay attention to where you are and press one of the red \u201cSTOP\u201d buttons before the stop you need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike metro and tram lines, buses can (and do) get stuck in Roman traffic. As a result, they are often running behind schedule, especially during weekday rush hours. Plan accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25886\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25886\" class=\"wp-image-25886 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Daimler-Atac-2048x1536-1.jpg\" alt=\"3 red mercedes buses, some of the fleet used in Rome and operated by ATAC \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Daimler-Atac-2048x1536-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Daimler-Atac-2048x1536-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Daimler-Atac-2048x1536-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-25886\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The buses in Roma are an effective way of getting around the city, for locals and tourists. Photo credit: ATAC<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trams_Best_for_the_Trastevere_Neighborhood\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trams: Best for the Trastevere Neighborhood<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rome has several tram lines, but visitors generally only need one or two. The most useful is line 8, which connects Piazza Venezia to the Trastevere neighborhood, but other lines stop near the Vatican, Colosseum, and Termini train station.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tram stops look just like bus stops, but they\u2019re easier to see thanks to the tracks on the street. You don\u2019t need to hail a tram like you do a bus, as trams stop at each point along their routes. Stops are not announced on the trams, however, so you\u2019ll have to pay attention to signs or a mobile navigation app.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>Insider tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Buses and trams that are popular with tourists can also be popular with pickpockets, especially when they\u2019re crowded, so keep an eye on your bags and don\u2019t keep your wallet or phone in your back pocket.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"attachment_25896\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25896\" class=\"wp-image-25896 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1280px-Rome_ATAC_tram_04_2016_6613-1.jpg\" alt=\"A tramat a stop in the centre of Rome\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1280px-Rome_ATAC_tram_04_2016_6613-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1280px-Rome_ATAC_tram_04_2016_6613-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-25896\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Trams near Piazza Venezia, a great choice for locals and tourists. Photo Credit: Mariordo (Mario Roberto Dur\u00e1n Ortiz)\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Romes_Public_Transport_Tickets\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rome\u2019s Public Transport Tickets<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Tickets_and_Passes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of Tickets and Passes<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a couple of ticket options for public transit in Rome. You can either get individual timed tickets, or you can buy a pass that\u2019s valid for a certain number of days. Ticket prices are listed on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atac.roma.it\/en\/tickets-and-passes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ATAC website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and children aged 10 and under ride free when they\u2019re with an adult who has a valid ticket.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best for shorter visits that only require a few transit trips:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A single timed ticket, called \u201cBIT,\u201d is valid for 100 minutes upon validation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A card with multiple timed tickets on it, called \u201cMulti-BIT,\u201d with 2, 3, 5, or 10 timed tickets. Each ticket is valid for 100 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best for longer visits with several transit trips per day:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passes are available in increments of 24, 48, and 72 hours, as well as one week (called \u201cCIS\u201d) or one month. The clock starts on each pass when you first validate it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Might be worthwhile for longer visits with several transit trips per day <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">itineraries that include the attractions on the pass:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.romapass.it\/en\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RomaPass<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> combines public transportation with free entry to some museums and attractions in the city and reduced entry fees at others. They\u2019re available in increments of 48 and 72 hours, and grant you one or two free museum entries, respectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_24853\" style=\"width: 1630px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24853\" class=\"wp-image-24853 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Walks_Rome_ColosseumExpress_WEB-RES-0009.jpg\" alt=\"a tour guide stands in front of the roman forum with a small group in Rome \" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Walks_Rome_ColosseumExpress_WEB-RES-0009.jpg 1620w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Walks_Rome_ColosseumExpress_WEB-RES-0009-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Walks_Rome_ColosseumExpress_WEB-RES-0009-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24853\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guided tours are a great way to see the city, and move between attractions, without having to worry about the logistics<\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><b>Insider tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Even though a RomaPass includes free or reduced ticket prices to some sights around the city, it\u2019s not necessarily the best option. Many guided <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/rome-tours\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rome tours<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include both the admission to attractions AND skip-the-line access that saves you precious time, so a regular transportation ticket card or pass plus a special access tour may make more sense.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned, ATAC operates the metro, buses, and trams, so the same tickets are valid on all three. You can switch from the metro to a tram, for instance, without needing a second ticket. The exception to this integrated ticket system is that the \u201cBIT\u201d single timed ticket can only be used for one metro trip. You can change lines in a station on one ticket if you don\u2019t exit through the turnstiles, but once you go through those, you need another ticket to start another metro trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25888\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25888\" class=\"wp-image-25888\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/tabacchi-rome.jpg\" alt=\"the front of a Tabacchi shop in Rome, where you can buy tobacco and public transport tickets\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-25888\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">When in doubt, you can always get tickets from a tobacconist shop. Photo credit: Helge Thomas<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Buy_Transport_Tickets_and_Passes_in_Rome\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where to Buy Transport Tickets and Passes in Rome<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common ways to buy transit tickets used to be at news stands, the little convenience shops known as \u201ctabacchi,\u201d or ticket machines in metro stations. You can still get paper tickets at all of these places, but to be honest, nowadays most people use their smartphones or smartwatches instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tap&amp;Go:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Onboard buses and trams and in metro stations where you see the WiFi symbol, you can simply tap your device to the validator to automatically pay for your ticket with the credit or debit card you have saved in your digital wallet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Official Mobile App:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ATAC released a bespoke mobile app at the end of 2025, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atac.roma.it\/en\/tickets-and-passes\/atac-roma-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ATAC Roma<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where you can buy or add to digital tickets and passes. It also has a route planner, transit timetables, and real-time arrival updates for buses, trams, and metro trains.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Partner Mobile Apps:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Several apps work in partnership with ATAC, allowing you to buy (or add to) Multi-BIT tickets and some passes. The most popular one is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/moovitapp.com\/roma_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moovit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ATAC<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/viaggiacon.atac.roma.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has its own route planner website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and both the ATAC Roma and Moovit apps mentioned above let you plan a trip, buy tickets and passes, and see real-time arrival updates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_things_to_keep_in_mind\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important things to keep in mind:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper tickets and cards can be purchased from machines in metro stations, but not on board metro trains. You can\u2019t get tickets on buses and trams, either, and you need to buy tickets beforehand, use the Tap&amp;Go system, or download one of the apps.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each traveler must have their own ticket, whether that\u2019s paper tickets for every rider or separate devices for digital tickets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you already have a Multi-BIT card or a pass, you can add tickets or time to the card via the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce.atac.roma.it\/myatac\/account\/logon.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">myAtac section on the official website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1098\" style=\"width: 438px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1098\" class=\"wp-image-1098 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/DSC_0062.jpg\" alt=\"Machine for validating your rail ticket in Italy\" width=\"428\" height=\"600\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1098\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don\u00b4t forget you need to validate your tickets too!<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Forget_to_Validate_Your_Ticket\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t Forget to Validate Your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ticket!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every ticket and pass must be validated before you begin a trip, either at a machine in a metro station or on board a bus or tram, purchasing a ticket or pass is not sufficient. Failure to validate a ticket when getting around Rome on public transport results in a fine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have to use your ticket, pass, or ticket app just to get onto the metro train platforms, which automatically validates your ticket. On buses and trams, however, you need to validate tickets upon boarding. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For paper tickets, look for the (usually) yellow machines attached to posts near the doors, and insert the ticket into the slot. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For digital tickets, tap your device on the validation screen of similar machines near the doors, which usually have instructions in multiple languages.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_25436\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25436\" class=\"wp-image-25436 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Walks_Rome_Roman-Icons_0058.jpg\" alt=\"A view of the city of Rome, from a distance, standing behind the out of focus image of a man looking at the view, perhaps he is thinking about taking a Vespa ride around Rome\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Walks_Rome_Roman-Icons_0058.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Walks_Rome_Roman-Icons_0058-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Walks_Rome_Roman-Icons_0058-1536x1026.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-25436\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Eternal City is vast, and public transport really helps you to get around cheaply and easily<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_%E2%80%93_Getting_Around_Rome_on_Public_Transport\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs\u00a0 &#8211; Getting Around Rome on Public Transport\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_best_way_to_get_around_Rome\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s the best way to get around Rome?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re trying to get from one part of the city to another, public transportation is the way to go. When you\u2019re visiting several attractions in one neighborhood, walking is the best option.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_public_transport_options_in_Rome\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the public transport options in Rome?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting around Rome on public transport is easy and affordable. Rome has three metro lines, several tram lines, and an intricate web of bus lines covering most of the neighborhoods and attractions visitors want to see. All public transit methods share the same tickets as they are all centrally operated by ATAC public transport agency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_you_buy_tickets_for_public_transportation_in_Rome\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where can you buy tickets for public transportation in Rome?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can get old-school paper tickets from local news stands and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tabacchi<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or the machines at metro station entrances and some larger bus stops. You can also use one of several mobile apps, or the credit or debit card stored on your device, by tapping it on a validation screen on metro turnstiles and on board buses and trams.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_public_transit_tickets_work_on_airport_connection_trains_in_Rome\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do public transit tickets work on airport connection trains in Rome?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, the trains that run between Rome\u2019s airports and the city\u2019s train stations are not included in the ticketing system for public transportation in Rome, you need to purchase specific tickets to travel between the aiport and the city<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_%E2%80%9Chop-on_hop-off%E2%80%9D_buses_part_of_the_public_transit_system_in_Rome\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are &#8220;hop-on hop-off&#8221; buses part of the public transit system in Rome?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to buy separate tickets for the sightseeing &#8220;hop-on hop-off&#8221; buses in Rome.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24099\" style=\"width: 1630px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24099\" class=\"wp-image-24099 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Walks_Rome_Rome-In-A-Day_WEB-RES-0014.jpg\" alt=\"A tour guide leads a walking tour group on a visit around rome, with the colosseum in the background\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Walks_Rome_Rome-In-A-Day_WEB-RES-0014.jpg 1620w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Walks_Rome_Rome-In-A-Day_WEB-RES-0014-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Walks_Rome_Rome-In-A-Day_WEB-RES-0014-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24099\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">See the highlights of Rome with an expert guide, so you dont need to think about how to get to each place, it is all planned for you<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Want_to_see_the_highlights_of_Rome_without_worrying_about_the_logistics\"><\/span>Want to see the highlights of Rome without worrying about the logistics?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">If you\u2019d rather explore Rome with an expert guide, our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/rome-tours\/rome-highlights-tour\/\">highlights of Rome<\/a><\/strong> walking tour brings together some of the city\u2019s most important sights, including the Colosseum, Pantheon and Trevi Fountain. It\u2019s a great way to get your bearings, learn the stories behind the monuments, and make the most of your time in the Eternal City.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See Rome\u2019s greatest hits, with a local expert leading the way.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting around Rome on public transport is pretty easy, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s intuitive or even the best option for every journey. 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