Getting around in Rome
Metro, buses, trams and walking.
The centre is best on foot
Most of the historic centre fits within a 30-minute walk: from the Colosseum to the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Streets are paved with cobbles (sampietrini), which are hard on thin shoes and slippery when wet. Group your sights by area and use transport only to cross between them.
Metro, bus and tram tickets
A single ticket (BIT) costs €1.50 and is valid for 100 minutes on buses and trams, but only for one metro ride. A rise to €2 was planned for mid-2026, so check the machine. Tourist passes: 24 hours about €8.50, 48 hours €15, 72 hours €22 and a week €29. Contactless "tap and go" payment also works on the metro and is capped at the 24-hour price per day. Children under 10 travel free. Always validate paper tickets. Source: Rome public transport fare guides (2026); ATAC sets the final price, checked 2026-10-11
The metro has few lines
Rome has three metro lines (A, B and C) that miss much of the historic centre. Line A serves Spagna, Barberini (Trevi), Ottaviano (Vatican) and Termini; Line B serves the Colosseo and Circo Massimo. Lines usually run from about 5:30 to 23:30, until about 1:30 on Fridays and Saturdays. For the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, use a bus or walk.
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