DinaLast Updated on September 10, 2026
Rome has 3 metro lines:
- Line A, also known as “Linea A” (orange line).
- Line B, also known as “Linea B” (blue line).
- Line C, also known as “Linea C” (green line).
Lines A and B intersect at Termini, the city’s main railway station. Lines A and C connect at San Giovanni, while Lines B and C connect at Colosseo/Fori Imperiali.
The Colosseo/Fori Imperiali and Porta Metronia stations opened in December 2025. Line C now reaches the Colosseum!
ROME METRO MAP
The additional lines you see on Rome transport maps are trams and urban or suburban trains. The metro lines are only the orange, blue and green ones.
The additional lines you see are trams and suburban trains. The metro lines are only the blue, orange, and green ones.
Metro in Rome, Tickets
Ticket options include:
- Standard ticket (B.I.T.): Valid for 1 metro journey or 100 minutes on any other form of transportation. €1.50
- 24-hour ticket: Unlimited journeys for 24 hours. €8.50
- 48-hour ticket: Unlimited journeys for 48 hours. €15
- 72-hour ticket: Unlimited journeys for 72 hours. €22
- Weekly ticket: Valid for 7 days. €29
Travel is free for children under 10 years old.
📌 Tip: If you’re staying for three days and plan to move around a lot, the 72-hour ticket is usually the best value.
Can you pay contactless on the Rome Metro?
Yes finally!. The Tap & Go system accepts contactless bank cards, smartphones and smartwatches at all metro stations. Tap & Go automatically applies the best fare over 24 hours. If you make enough journeys, the total is capped at €8.50.
METRO IN ROME, OPERATING HOURS
The metro operates daily from 5:30 AM to 11:30 PM.
On Fridays and Saturdays, it remains open until 1:30 AM.
These times refer to the departure of the last trains from the terminal stations. Maintenance work, strikes and special events may change the timetable.
After the metro closes, night buses cover similar routes:
- NMA: Line A
- NMB: Line B
- NMB1: Line B1
- NMC: Line C
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DOES THE ROME METRO CONNECT TO THE AIRPORT?
No. The metro does not go to either Fiumicino Airport or Ciampino Airport. From Fiumicino, you can take the Leonardo Express to Termini, an FL1 regional train, an airport coach, a taxi or a private transfer. The Leonardo Express and private airport coaches require separate tickets.
For more information, read my articles
👉 How to Get from Fiumicino Airport to the Center of Rome” and
👉 “How to Get from Ciampino airport to the Center of Rome
AIRPORT TRANSFER TIP
If you arrive late or travel with luggage, airport buses or private transfers are often more convenient than public transport.
👉 Check airport transfer options to/from Rome
TIPS FOR THE METRO ROME
Regarding safety, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on your personal belongings, as in any other major capital city, as “pickpockets” are lurking.
Also, there are quite frequent strikes (in Italian: sciopero, pronounced “soperro”), and as a result, the metro may either run with limited service or remain closed. It’s a good idea to check the official website of the Rome public transport authority before you go.
ALTERNATIVES DURING STRIKES
When the metro is partially operating or closed, Hop-on Hop-off buses are a very practical option for visitors.
👉 Check available Hop-on Hop-off bus tickets in Rome
Frequently asked questions about the Rome Metro
A standard BIT ticket costs €1.50 and is valid for 100 minutes. It includes one continuous metro journey, with changes between lines allowed inside the paid area, plus buses and trams during the remaining time. The 24-, 48- and 72-hour tickets cost €8.50, €15 and €22 respectively.
Yes. Tap a contactless bank card, smartphone or smartwatch at the marked metro barrier. You must use the same card or device throughout the journey. Tap & Go applies the best available fare over 24 hours, with charges capped at the €8.50 price of a daily ticket.
No. Rome’s Tap & Go system is individual, so one contactless card or device cannot be used for two passengers travelling together. Each person needs a separate card, smartphone, smartwatch or paper ticket. A physical card and its digital-wallet version are also treated as two different payment devices.
The €1.50 BIT ticket is valid for 100 minutes from its first validation. It covers buses, trams and one continuous metro journey. You can change between metro lines without leaving the paid area, but you normally cannot re-enter the metro after passing through the exit barriers.
From approximately 05:30 until 23:30. On Friday and Saturday, services continue until around 01:30. These times refer to the final departures from terminal stations.
No. The metro does not connect directly with Fiumicino or Ciampino Airport. Fiumicino is served by the Leonardo Express, FL1 regional trains, coaches and transfers. From Ciampino, visitors can use an airport coach or combine a local bus with Metro Line A or Line B.
Colosseo station is directly beside the Colosseum and is served by Lines B and C. It also provides easy access to the Roman Forum. Since December 2025, visitors travelling on Line C can reach the Colosseum directly through the new Colosseo/Fori Imperiali interchange station.
The Rome Metro is generally safe, but pickpocketing is common on crowded trains and at busy tourist stations. Keep bags closed and in front of you, avoid back pockets and be especially careful near the train doors. Termini, Spagna, Barberini, Colosseo and Ottaviano require particular attention.
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