Rome Metro

Opened in 1955, the metro (subway or underground) in Rome has grown slowly over time, and currently only operates 37,3 miles (60 km) made up of three lines. It is one of the smallest metros in Europe.

Currently, there are plans to expand the subway system. The reason why it's so limited is that each time a new tunnel is built, more archaeological remains are found; something which also happens in Athens.

Most important metro stations

Rome Transport Map

Although the metro only comprises three lines, it gets to most of the city’s top attractions. These are the most important stops to keep in mind:

Line A (Orange)

The most used by both locals and tourists. It runs through Rome stopping at 27 stations going from northwest to southeast. Starting at Battistini and going to Anagnina, the line runs with a frequency of 3 minutes to 5 minutes depending on the day of the week. The most important stops starting from the west are:

• Cipro - Musei Vaticani: The closest stop to the Vatican Museums and to the Sistine Chapel.
• Ottaviano - San Pietro: This station is a few minutes’ walk from St. Peter's Square and St. Peter's Basilica.
• Spagna: Very convenient for visiting Piazza di Spagna and Villa Borghese.
• Barberini - Fontana di Trevi: This station is five minutes away from Trevi Fountain It is also the closest station to Piazza Navona and the Pantheon.
• Termini: Stops at Roma Termini railway station. Here, visitors can take the Leonardo Express to get to Fiumicino Airport.

Line B (Blue)

Running from northeast to south, line B goes from Laurentina to Rebibbia or Jonio, as it's also divided into two. It has 22 stations plus an extension of four more. Frequency is 5 minutes on weekdays and about 9 minutes on Saturdays and Sundays. The most important stops starting from the north are:

• Termini: Transfer point between two lines and arrival point of the Leonardo Express from Fiumicino.
• Colosseo: Located near the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.
• Piramide: If you come in the FR1 regional train from Fiumicino, you will be able to take the metro from this stop.
  
  Line B1 was inaugurated in 2012 and trains split upon arrival at Bologna station, where one branch continues to Rebibbia and another to Jonio.

Líne C (Verde)

Inaugurated in 2014, this line runs through Rome from the center to the east, connecting San Giovanni (line A) to Monte Compatri-Pantano. It's less significant for tourists since, until its completion, it mainly serves the eastern area with few points of interest. Trains run every 12 minutes, every day of the week

Where to get a ticket?

Tickets can be purchased at the subway stations, at newsstands, and in most corner shops. If you are planning to use public transport regularly we recommend that you buy a few tickets at a time or buy a travel card.

Opening times

The Rome metro operates daily from 5:30 am to 11:30 pm, with the last train departing from each station at that time. On Fridays and Saturdays, the service is extended until 1:30 am

Fares

If you’d like more information on the fares, discounts and the various travel cards, check out our article on tickets and travel cards in Rome.