Rome's transit network is small by capital city standards — just 3 Metro lines — but the city more than makes up for it with an extensive bus network and the fact that most of its UNESCO World Heritage sites are within walking distance of each other. The skill in Rome isn't finding transport; it's knowing when to take it and when to walk between the ancient streets.
Open CityNav Free → See Rome transit coverageIn Rome, the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and Circus Maximus are all within a short walk of each other. CityNav's AR walking mode shows directional arrows at street level so you navigate confidently through the historic centre without staring at a flat map.
All 3 Rome Metro lines are pre-loaded in CityNav. Colosseum? That's Colosseo on Line B. Vatican? Ottaviano on Line A. Trevi Fountain? Barberini on Line A. CityNav routes you there offline even when Roman streets cut your data signal.
The Trastevere neighbourhood, Borghese Gallery and Appian Way aren't served by Metro. CityNav covers Rome's bus routes for exactly these cases — including Tram 8 to Trastevere and buses to Villa Borghese — so no area of Rome is off limits.
Rome's 48-hour and 72-hour transit passes cover unlimited Metro and bus journeys. CityNav recommends the right pass for the length of your stay — for most tourists seeing the Colosseum, Vatican and Trastevere, the 72-hour pass pays for itself in two days.
Hold for 3 seconds to send your live GPS coordinates via SMS to up to three contacts — useful for solo travellers in a busy tourist city.
Every stop below is covered in CityNav's offline database — tap the station in-app for real-time departures and AR walking directions to the entrance.
🚇 Colosseo (Metro Line B)
Line B's Colosseo stop exits directly facing the amphitheatre — the easiest landmark navigation in Rome.
🚇 Ottaviano (Metro Line A)
Exit Ottaviano and walk 10 minutes south down Via della Conciliazione to St Peter's Square.
🚇 Barberini (Metro Line A)
From Barberini, walk 10 minutes north through the backstreets — CityNav's AR mode keeps you on the right route.
🚇 Colosseo (Metro Line B)
The Roman Forum entrance is adjacent to the Colosseum — one Metro stop covers both major sites.
CityNav surfaces this pass recommendation automatically when you open the app in Rome — so you spend less time researching and more time exploring.
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CityNav covers Rome's Metro Lines A, B and C plus the city bus network offline, with AR walking directions between landmarks. In a city where walking between the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill is often faster than taking transit, CityNav's AR mode is the key feature — it keeps you on track through the ancient street grid.
CityNav works fully offline for all 3 Rome Metro lines (A, B and C) plus the city's key bus routes. Rome's mobile signal can be inconsistent in the historic centre, so offline navigation is important — plan your route before descending into the Metro.
The Leonardo Express train runs directly from Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Roma Termini station in 32 minutes. From Termini, all Metro lines connect to the city. The cheaper option is the FL1 regional train (slower, more stops). CityNav maps the connection from Termini to every major site.
For most tourists seeing the Colosseum, Vatican and Trastevere over 2-3 days, yes — the 72-hour pass covers unlimited Metro and bus journeys and pays for itself quickly. The Roma Pass also includes museum discounts. CityNav recommends the right pass for your itinerary.
CityNav covers Rome's 3 Metro lines: Line A (Battistini to Anagnina, serving the Vatican at Ottaviano and the Trevi Fountain area at Barberini), Line B (Laurentina to Jonio, serving the Colosseum at Colosseo), and Line C (the newest line, connecting Monte Compatri to San Giovanni).
More than almost any major city. The Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and Circus Maximus are all within a 15-minute walk of each other. The Pantheon and Piazza Navona are another 20 minutes on foot. CityNav's AR walking navigation makes these inter-site walks straightforward, even through the narrow streets of the historic centre where maps are hard to read.
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