The Eternal City. Plan metro, train and bus journeys with offline maps, ticket advice and live departures when connected.
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 provides downloaded route and station information for offline planning, with live service updates available when connected.
+ 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 when connected, while downloaded timetables keep core planning available offline.
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.
Stations, routes and visitor advice
AR walking directions via CityNav
AR walking directions via CityNav
AR walking directions via CityNav
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Read the best places to visit in Rome →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 — core safety guidance is available offline in the CityNav app; current updates require a connection.
Open Rome Safety Centre →Download CityNav before you fly to keep Rome's core transit maps, scheduled timetables and safety guidance available offline. Live departures, disruption updates, AI responses, nearby places, bookings, location sharing and SOS transmission require an internet connection.
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.