The Eternal City · Rome's ancient streets hide a modern Metro and extensive bus network.
Navigate Rome with CityNav →Rome's ancient streets hide a modern Metro and extensive bus network. Most major sites sit within the historic centre, making walking the most rewarding way to explore between transit stops.
Best pass for tourists: 72-hour Roma Pass (transit + museums)
Rome has 3 public transit lines, including 3 metro/subway lines. CityNav supports all of them for offline and real-time navigation.
+ 15 more stations supported in CityNav
Rome has 3 transit lines covering trains, buses and metro routes across the city. CityNav shows real-time departure times at every station — and when you're underground or off the grid, offline timetables keep you moving without any internet connection.
3 lines — tap any station in CityNav for real-time arrivals
Bus routes across Rome — plan your journey before you board
From iconic landmarks to hidden local gems, Rome has something for every type of traveller. CityNav gives you AR walking directions and step-by-step transit routes to any attraction — no map-reading required.
AR walking directions via CityNav
AR walking directions via CityNav
AR walking directions via CityNav
AR walking directions via CityNav
Get real-time turn-by-turn directions, AR walking navigation, offline transit maps and SOS emergency alerts — all designed for tourists exploring Rome.
Open CityNav — Free →Emergency numbers, hospital info, common tourist scams and key local phrases for Rome — all on one page that works offline in the CityNav app.
Open Rome Safety Centre →Rome's transit maps, timetables and Safety Centre work fully offline in CityNav. Download the app before you board and you can navigate from the moment you land — no roaming data, no airport Wi-Fi needed.
Archaeological constraints make underground construction in Rome extremely difficult — every excavation risks uncovering ancient Roman ruins that must be investigated before work continues. Lines A and B have just 27 stations between them. Buses and trams cover much of the rest of the city.
Yes — both the 48-hour and 72-hour Roma Pass include unlimited travel on Rome Metro, buses, and trams, plus free museum entry. The 72-hour pass is excellent value if you plan to visit the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, or Borghese Gallery.
The Colosseum is served by Colosseo station on Line B (blue). The Vatican is best reached via Ottaviano station on Line A (orange). Line A also serves the Spanish Steps at Spagna station.