Apartments in Rome

The historic centre is not particularly large (only 2,5 km/1,5 miles from the Colosseum to Piazza di Spagna) and so is easy to visit on foot, as most monuments are to be found in the same area.

Termini Central StationRome's bus network is extensive and functions quite well, but the metro (subway) is much simpler for the short-term visitors to master.

Public transportation Tickets must be purchased in advance from tabacchis, newsstands, bars, or vending machines (exact change only!) at metro and major bus stops.

Metro

The Roman metro (called Metropolitana by residents) goes round rather than through the historic city. It has only two lines, A (red) and B (blue), which cross at Termini Central Station.
Trains run approximately every 7-10 minutes, from 5:30am until 11.30pm every day (until 0:30am on Saturdays).

Click here to see metro map: Roma Metro map

Buses and Trams

There are hundreds of bus lines, running from 5:30am till midnight. All buses and trams travel in both directions.
Electric buses
In an effort to minimize pollution in the small backstreets of the historic center, the city has established several electric bus lines to navigate alleyways barely wide enough for a Vespa.
Night buses
Over 20 night bus lines run from 00:30am to 5:30am. The main terminal stations are Termini (Piazza dei Cinquecento) and Piazza Venezia. From these two piazzas buses leave for all directions every 30 minutes. Night bus stops are marked with an owl. You can purchase tickets on board.

For lines tables and public transport maps visit official site of public transportation in Rome - ATAC S.p.A

Taxi

If you need a taxi, remember to look for the official metered white or yellow taxis. There are taxi ranks in many locations throughout the center, but is nearly impossible to hail one driving down the streets, particularly at night. Make sure your taxi is metered; insist on the metered fare, rather than an arranged price.
To call for a taxi within Rome, try 06 3570, 06 4994, 06 6645, 06 551, or 06 8822.

Renting bikes or scooters

Although most of the sights in Rome are within walking distance or accessible by public transportation, two wheels will give you the freedom to see exsactly what interests you, and in less time.
To really "do as the Romans do", you have to drive around on a Vespa. You'll have no trouble finding rental places all around the city. Rental average are €40-€50 for a one day.

- ROMA PASS - 34 euros

-Free entry to first two museums and/or archaeological sites visited
-Discounted entry to all other included museums and/or archaeological sites after that
-Discounted entry to some exhibits & events
-Free public transportation in Rome (bus, metro, Met.Ro trains, trams)
-Discounted multi-lingual medical service for tourists via 24-hour call center (MET Travel Health)
-Free admission to the following museums: Museo della Repubblica Romana e della memoria garibaldina, Museo Bilotti a Villa Borghese, Museo Canonica, Museo delle Mura, Museo Napoleonico and Villa di Massenzio (during Roma Pass validity period and in addition to the 2 free admissions).

Note that the Roma Pass does not cover transport Trenitalia (Italy’s national train system) or the Leonardo Express (train to/from Fiumicino Airport in Rome)

You can buy a Roma Pass at any of the museums/attractions included on the pass, just tell them at the ticket window that you’d like to buy the pass and validate it right then. You can also buy a pass at any of the Tourist Information offices in Rome.

More info: Roma Pass