Getting Around Rome: The Complete Guide to Public and Alternative Transport

Visiting Rome is an extraordinary experience, but to truly make the most of it, you need to know how to get around the city. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a full week, this guide will help you choose the best transport options, save time (and money), and move like a true Roman.

🚇 Rome Metro

The metro is by far the fastest way to get across the city. The main lines are:

• Line A (orange): takes you to Termini, Piazza di Spagna, Ottaviano (St. Peter’s)

• Line B (blue): perfect for reaching the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Piramide

• Line C (green): connects the eastern parts of the city, and is still expanding

  
  

🕐 Hours: 5:30 AM to 11:30 PM (until 1:30 AM on Fridays and Saturdays)📱

Useful apps: Moovit, Google Maps, Roma Mobilità (for schedules, delays, and route updates)

🚌 Buses and Trams

Buses and trams are great for getting to areas not served by the metro, such as Trastevere, Testaccio, or along the Tiber. Even at night, buses run via special night lines (marked with “N”).The same tickets used for the metro are also valid for buses and trams.🔹 Ideal for short trips or getting home when the metro is closed.

🎟 Tickets & the New Tap&Go System

To get around on all ATAC services (metro, bus, tram), you can choose from several flexible ticket options:

• BIT – €1.50 – valid for 100 minutes (one metro ride)

• Roma 24/48/72H – from €7 to €18

• CIS (7 days) – €24

  
  

But now you can forget about paper tickets thanks to Tap&Go®, the innovative contactless payment system.

🔹 How does Tap&Go work?

Just tap your credit, debit, or prepaid card (Visa, Mastercard – also on your smartphone or smartwatch) directly at the metro turnstiles.✔️ No need to buy tickets in advance✔️ Also acts as your travel receipt✔️ Works on all ATAC metro lines and urban trainsAnd there’s more: if you take multiple rides in one day, Tap&Go automatically calculates the cheapest fare, capping your daily spend.

📌 Works with: physical contactless cards or virtual cards via apps like Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay.💡 Ideal for those who want to avoid queues or need to move quickly and flexibly.

👉 More info: Tap&Go on the ATAC website

🚲 Bikes and E-Scooters

For those who prefer to explore the city more freely, Rome offers several sharing options:

• Bikes (Dott, Bird, Lime)

• Electric scooters (Bolt, Tier, Helbiz)

Perfect for short rides or enjoying the historic center at sunset. Easy to unlock via app, pay as you go.

Tips:

✔️ Wear a helmet (mandatory for minors)

✔️ Stay on bike lanes

✔️ Don’t park irresponsibly — Rome is beautiful, and respecting public spaces helps keep it that way!

🏡 Where to Stay in Rome to Enjoy Every Corner of the City

Staying in a strategic, central, and well-connected area allows you to experience Rome stress-free and move easily in any direction.

Casa Volsci, in the San Lorenzo neighborhood, is the perfect solution for those seeking comfort, elegance, and functionality.

📍 Just minutes from Termini Station, served by buses, trams, and metro, it offers:

🛏 Two bright and elegant double bedrooms

🛁 Two modern private bathrooms

🍽 A fully equipped kitchen with dining area

📺 Smart TVs in each room to relax after a day of exploring

📶 Ultra-fast fiber Wi-Fi

❄ Air conditioning for every season

📍 Move around easily with Tap&Go, stay close to major attractions, and enjoy a real Roman neighborhood — young, lively, authentic, away from mass tourism but close to everything.

➤ Book your stay HERE

Choose Casa Volsci as your home base in Rome: comfort, elegance, and a strategic location to make the most of your trip.

Rome is waiting for you. And so are we! 🇮🇹✨