Public transport in Rome?

Question

I'm going to Italy this summer. I need some informations about any public transport in Rome (like bus, subway, something like that).

And how to get from Ciampino Airport to Rome city center?

Answer 1

Everyone else has already given you really good answers, especially about how to travel from Ciampino to Rome.

A few additions:

-- Don't forget about the Roma Pass. It gives you free public transportation on buses and subways, free entrances to two museums or sites and discounts on many others for 3 days and it costs 20 euro. That's a pretty good deal when you figure one ride on the bus is a euro and it cost 10 euro just to get into the Coliseum. Also, it lets you skip the long lines outside of these sites with a special entrance gate for pass holders.

-- Subways close at 9 p.m. in Rome so are not good for late night transportation. Taxis can also be hard to find sometime. This is an argument for a conveniently placed hotel so that you can walk everywhere.

Answer 2

There is a subway but it's only two lines and may not serve everywhere you want to go.  There is also a regional rail system that's your best bet if you want to visit someplace out in the suburbs, like Ostia.

There are tons and tons of buses, also some trams.  When you arrive, buy a map that shows bus route numbers and the subway lines.  You can also use the website of ATAC (the local public transit agency) to get directions, but only in Italian (sadly, there used to be an English translation option but they took it off).

Subway tickets are purchased at the station.  You can buy bus (also usabe for tram) tickets at a tobacco shop (look for round "T" sign).  Single ticket =1 Euro.  If you buy single tickets rather than a monthly or weekly pass, you'll have to validate them on board the bus by stamping them in a machine -- the driver does not do this for you.  If the bus is crowded (as they very often are), don't be alarmed if someone tries to take your ticket from you -- it's customary for folks to stamp for one another.  Occasionally the bus will be stopped by an ATAC inspector making sure everyone has a validated ticket (those who don't pay a steep fine).

However, if the bus is crowded, do be careful of having other things taken from you.  There are a LOT of pickpockets trolling Rome's buses, and subways too.  Don't keep anything of value in a back pocket, and keep your bag within your line of sight.

Finally, "permesso" means "excuse me" when you're trying to shove onto, through, or off of a crowded bus or train.  

Have fun!

Answer 3

From ciampino to the center is better if you take the shuttle bus...you can ask at the information desk when you get there...

I quote "amanda"....everything she said is right!

I think you could use this: http://www.atac.roma.it/

It's the Rome public transport website. in the right corner you can find "english" for the translation...

just a thing: we have 2 subway lines (A and B) the A line closes at 9 pm (there are working in progress) and the B line closes at 11 pm but you'll find buses that will run across the city...

HAVE FUN IN THIS BEAUTIFUL CITY!

just a reminder...it's very hot during summer...

be prepared!

Answer 4

From Ciampino to Rome, there are several options:

Take the Cotral/Schiaffini Bus (1 euro) to the Ciampino Train Station and then the subway to Roma termini station. The bus runs frequently, there are subway trains every 12 minutes.

If you're on one of the low cost airlines, there's the terravision shuttle from the airport to Roma Termini station (8 euro). See: http://www.terravision.eu/rome_ciampino....

The are always the usual  limos, taxis, or rental cars. The only advantage is that you end up directly where you want to go without having to transfer, but it's much more expensive.

The subway, bus, and trams are inexpensive and can get you close to anywhere you want to go. You can buy tickets for 1 day, 3 days, 1 week or a month as well as individual trip tickets. There's a lot more info at:

http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/rome_trans...

Personally, I walk Rome. There are a lot of interesting things to see between the tourist highlights that you might miss if you're underground. They are good if you've got a long distance to go in a short time though.