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Getting Around in Rome
Rome is a city that is spread out especially when it comes to tourist attractions so you would need to figure out ways of traveling if you want to make sure you connect to all the things to see in Rome. Although you can walk to all the places in Rome but taking public transport would be necessary if you really want to have a good time in the city.
Different Ways of Getting Around:
A variety of public transport systems are here but if we talk about the perfect trip you would need to supplement with multiple ways of traveling in order to make most out of your trip to Rome.
Metros in Rome:
Subways in Rome have two lines A and B so if you are staying close to a Metro station or wish to see attractions that are on the Metro line such as the Colosseum (it has a Metro Stop), you will find it useful otherwise not. The city center can be well covered with Metros. Metro lines intersect at the Termini Station and each stop will have a square with a red sign and white M written on it. €1 will be the cost of single-use Metro tickets that would work for good 75 minutes from validation. Metro tickets are sold at the Metro stops, newspaper stands and tobacco shops. Some unlimited use tickets can also be bought that work for specific time durations including:
- BIG Daily Ticket €4 (works for 24 hours from validation)
- BTI Tourist Ticket €11 (works for 3 days from validation)
- CIS Weekly Ticket €16 (works for 7 days from validation)
Many of the residents even opt for monthly and annual passes but if you are staying in Rome for more than a week, you can find out about these passes too. The best thing is that these tickets work for other public transport too including buses and trams.
Tip: Be careful especially when there is a crowd. You will need to keep an eye on your belongings.
Buses in Rome:
Buses are by far the easiest and most handy transport for traveling around the Rome. So if you plan to travel via buses, first thing would be to get city map that most of the newspaper stands and ticket stands sell. Bus stops are even marked on these maps with tiny numbers and connection through dots. Once you get hold of this map, they will be really helpful for navigation around the city. Bus stops are marked by signposts with numbers of buses and names of stops highlighted on the placards. It also notifies direction of buses with arrows.
€1 will be the cost of bus tickets that would work for good 75 minutes from validation. Tickets are sold at the newspaper stands and tobacco shops. Some unlimited use tickets can also be bought that work for specific time durations including:
- BIG Daily Ticket €4 (works for 24 hours from validation)
- BTI Tourist Ticket €11 (works for 3 days from validation)
- CIS Weekly Ticket €16 (works for 7 days from validation)
Many of the residents even opt for monthly and annual passes but if you are staying in Rome for more than a week, you can find out about these passes too. Some big bus stops also have automated machines for tickets. Same tickets can be used at Metros too. As you board the bus, you must validate your ticket.
Tip: Be careful especially when there is crowd. You will need to keep an eye on your belongings.
Trams in Rome:
Trams, Metros and buses are run by same company and lines of trams are also mentioned on the bus maps along bus lines but they are smaller. Seven lines of trams are spread around Rome and they overlap Metros and bus lines. Useful tram stops are the ones that turn out to the Trastevere neighborhood, the ones close to the Pantheon, the Vatican. Same tickets are used through Trams as with other public transport around Rome.
Taxis in Rome:
You can find plenty of taxis roaming around in Rome especially around major places to see in Rome. Usually, tourists take the taxi when they first arrive in this city and you will find many taxis waiting in queues at the Fiumicino Airport (fare €40), Ciampino Airport (fare €30), and Termini Station. Rates are fixed when taxi fares from the airport are concerned to the city center. Taxi can be a good option for roaming around in Rome and for traveling at night when Metro and buses stop running. Make sure you watch taxi meters and taxi drivers have a good reputation. You will find taxi stands at most of the popular tourist destinations.