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.
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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 →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.