Public transit in Rome
Rome runs on the Metro + Bus + Tram. Here's everything you need to know before you arrive.
At a glance
System name
Metro + Bus + Tram
Lines / network size
3 metro lines
Single fare
€1.50 (100 min)
Day pass
€7 (BIG — Biglietto Integrato Giornaliero) (≈ US$7.70)
How you pay
Paper tickets or contactless tap at metro turnstiles
Top tip
The Metro is small (only 3 lines, A/B/C). Buses fill most of the gap. The €1.50 single fare is valid for 100 minutes including transfers. Validate paper tickets at the orange machines before riding — €100+ fines if you don't.
⚠ Heads up: common scam
Rome buses get pickpocketed — esp. 64 from Termini to Vatican. Keep wallet/phone in a front pocket.