In this guide you’ll find everything about:

• Metro, buses, trams
• Tickets and transport tips
• Official taxis and apps
• ZTL (Limited Traffic Zones) and car parks near the apartments
• How to reach Ostia Antica and the beach
• Suggested itinerary for a day out of the city
• Why NiceRome Apartments are in a strategic location to visit Rome

⭐ Where to stay in Rome: the strategic location of NiceRome Apartments (Rome city centre accommodation 2025)

📍 Testaccio

An authentic, lively and historic district, perfect to easily reach the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Aventine Hill and Trastevere. A much-loved area by Romans, convenient and very well connected.

Main connections:

• Metro B: Piramide / Circo Massimo
• Roma–Lido train: Porta San Paolo station
• Buses:
  • 75 → connects Testaccio with Termini and the Colosseum
  • 170 → connects Testaccio with Piazza Venezia
  • 30 → connects Testaccio with EUR and the city centre
  • 23 → connects San Paolo with the Vatican area
• Tram 3 → panoramic line Colosseum–Trastevere

📍 San Lorenzo – Via degli Etruschi

A young, cultural and university district, only 10 minutes on foot from Termini. Perfect to reach the whole city centre in just a few minutes.

Connections:

• Metro: Castro Pretorio / Termini
• Buses:
  • 71 → historic centre and Tiburtina
  • 492 → Vatican / Piazza Venezia
  • 50 → Termini
  • 3 → connects directly to the Colosseum
• Trams 3, 5, 14 → towards Termini, Porta Maggiore and the city centre

📍 Via Amatrice (Libia Metro stop)

Located a few steps from Libia Metro station, in a green and quiet residential area. The area is bordered by Villa Chigi park, an ideal oasis for a relaxing walk or a break after a day of sightseeing.

Connections:

• Metro B1: Libia (direct to Tiburtina, Colosseum, Termini)
• Buses:
  • 71 → direct to Termini
  • 409 → connects Tiburtina and Tor Vergata University
  • 62 → passes through Piazza Venezia

📍 Via delle Tre Cannelle (Piazza Venezia)

One of the most central areas of Rome, only 5 minutes’ walk from the Colosseum, Imperial Forums, Trevi Fountain and Capitoline Hill.

Connections:

• Metro: Colosseo / Barberini
• Buses:
  • 40 → fast shuttle Termini–Vatican
  • 64 → Termini–St Peter’s
  • 170 → EUR–City centre
  • H → Trastevere–Termini
• Tram 8 → arrives at Largo Argentina, near the Pantheon and Campo de’ Fiori

📍 Via Giovanni Bettolo (Ottaviano – Vatican)

Perfect for the Vatican Museums, St Peter’s Basilica and shopping in the Prati district.

Connections:

• Metro A: Ottaviano
• Buses:
  • 492 → Piazza Venezia
  • 23 → Trastevere
  • 70 → Termini
  • 81 → Colosseum
• On foot:
  • Vatican Museums: 7 minutes
  • St Peter’s Basilica: 10 minutes

🚇 Rome Metro – Lines, timetable, tickets and practical tips (Rome metro timetable 2025)

Rome has 3 metro lines, all very easy to use:

Line A (red): Termini, Spagna, Barberini, Repubblica, Ottaviano (Vatican).
Line B (blue): Jonio / Rebibbia – Tiburtina – Termini – Colosseum – Piramide – Laurentina.
➡️ Note: Line B splits into B (Rebibbia) and B1 (Jonio). Always check the final destination on the display.
Line C (green): connects the eastern area to San Giovanni.

Metro timetable:

• Every day: 5:30 am – 11:30 pm
• Friday and Saturday: until 1:30 am

Tickets:
Valid on metro + buses + trams + Roma–Lido train

• BIT 100 minutes: €1.50
• 24 hours: €7
• 48 hours: €12.50
• 72 hours: €18
• Weekly CIS: €24

How to pay:

• Ticket machines
• Contactless at metro gates
• Contactless on buses and trams

Pay by SMS (SMS&GO):
Send BIT to 4882888.
You’ll receive a link with a QR code.
Cost: €1.50 + max €0.29.

✨ Metro tips:

• Use the first or last carriages (usually less crowded)
• Watch out for pickpockets (Termini, Spagna, Colosseum)
• On rainy days → metro or trams are usually the best choice

🚋 Trams in Rome – The “overground metro” (Rome tram lines updated 2025)

The tram network is very efficient: it runs on dedicated lanes and works well even with traffic or rain.

• Tram 3: Colosseum – Aventine Hill – Testaccio – Trastevere
• Tram 8: Trastevere – Largo Argentina

✨ Tip: if it’s raining, choose trams or the metro.

Payments: contactless on board.

🚌 Buses in Rome – How to find your way easily (how to use buses in Rome 2025)

🟧 How to recognise a bus:

• Large line number on the front and sides
• Terminus → indicates direction
• Small buses = shuttle services

📱 How to know when it arrives:

• Google Maps
• Electronic displays in the centre
• Classic bus stop signs in other areas

🔍 How to read a bus stop sign (“palina”) in Rome

Bus stops in Rome may look confusing if you’re not used to them, but they are actually very easy to understand once you know where to look. Each sign shows all the information you need to know which buses stop there, in which direction they go and where they will take you.

Here’s how to read it:

• Bus numbers: indicate the bus lines that stop there (e.g. 75, 170, 64).
• List of stops: under each number you’ll see the full list of stops along the route.
• Terminus (direction): indicates the final destination of the bus and therefore its direction of travel.
• ATAC colours:
  • Orange → urban daytime lines
  • Black → night lines (“N”)
  • Blue → regional / suburban lines

How to board:

• Front and rear doors
• No cash on board
• Use contactless or a validated ticket
• Wheelchair ramp → ask the driver

✨ Tip: many bus stops in Rome don’t have a shelter, so keep that in mind on rainy days, especially in central areas.

🚕 Taxis in Rome – How to recognise official ones

Official taxis in Rome are easy to recognise and are the only safe and regulated choice to move quickly around the city.

To avoid mistakes, always check:

• White car colour
• Illuminated “TAXI” sign on the roof
• Licence number on the front doors
• Taximeter turned on and official fare chart displayed

Accepted payments:

• Cash
• Credit cards
• Debit cards
• Contactless

Unofficial taxis: always avoid them.

Radio taxi companies: 3570, 5551 Samarcanda, 060609, 6645
Apps: FreeNow, itTaxi
Taxi ranks: Piazza Venezia, Termini, Tiburtina, Ostiense

🚫 Rome ZTL – Times, zones and garages (Rome ZTL zones and hours 2025)

ZTLs (Limited Traffic Zones) are areas of the historic centre where access is controlled by cameras and permits. When they are active, you cannot enter with your car without a permit.

Main ZTL hours:

• City centre: Mon–Fri 6:30 am–6:00 pm, Sat 2:00 pm–6:00 pm
• Trastevere: Fri–Sat 9:30 pm–3:00 am
• Testaccio: Fri–Sat 11:00 pm–3:00 am
• San Lorenzo: Fri–Sat 9:30 pm–3:00 am (extended to Wed/Thu in summer)

Recommended garages (approx. €20–35 per day):

• Testaccio: Garage Testaccio, Parking Giustiniano
• San Lorenzo: Fast Parking, Garage Tiburtina
• Piazza Venezia: Parking Ludovisi, Park Colosseo
• Via Giulia / Campo de’ Fiori: Via Giulia 80, Parking Argentina

Street parking:

• Blue lines → pay parking
• White lines → free but rare
• Yellow lines → reserved spaces

🏛️ How to reach Ostia Antica (how to get to Ostia Antica from Rome 2025)

Ostia Antica is a large, fascinating and very well-preserved archaeological site: a real “Pompeii of Lazio”.

From Termini station:
Metro B → Piramide → Roma–Lido train → Ostia Antica
35–45 minutes, €1.50

From NiceRome Apartments:

• Testaccio → 10 minutes’ walk to Piramide
• San Lorenzo → Bus 50 or Tram 3 → Piramide
• Via Amatrice → direct Metro B
• Tre Cannelle → Bus 170 → Piramide
• Bettolo → Bus 23 → Piramide

🏖️ How to reach the beach of Ostia (how to get to Ostia Lido from Rome)

Ostia Lido is the reference beach for Romans: lively, easy to reach and full of beach clubs, bars, restaurants and a beautiful tourist marina.

Route:
Metro B → Piramide → Roma–Lido train → Stella Polare
Journey time: 45–60 minutes

Recommended beaches:

• Hakuna Matata – Lungomare Vespucci 144
• Salus Beach Restaurant – great lobster pasta
• Pasticceria Paglia – hot doughnuts

Ostia Tourist Port – unique seafront atmosphere

The Tourist Port of Ostia is a perfect place to end your day in total relax, among bars, seafood restaurants and boutiques overlooking the boats.

Parking: it’s usually easier to find a spot in the inner streets rather than directly on the seafront.

✨ Our tips

Suggested itinerary: Ostia Antica + Ostia beach in one day (Ostia one-day itinerary from Rome)

• 🌅 Morning: archaeological site (2.5–3 hours)
• 🍝 Lunch: near the site or at Salus Beach
• 🏖️ Afternoon: beach time (Hakuna Matata / Castelfusano / Colombo seafront)
• 🌅 Sunset drinks: Tourist Port of Ostia
• 🍩 Evening: doughnuts at Paglia
• 🚆 Return: Roma–Lido train → Piramide → Metro B

✨ Safety tips (how to get around Rome safely)

• Watch out for pickpockets (Termini, Colosseum, Spagna)
• Metro and trams are the best choice when it rains
• Avoid unofficial taxis
• Many bus stops have no shelter
• For wheelchair ramps → ask the driver
• If you stay more than 48 hours → 48/72-hour tickets are usually the best value

❓ FAQ – Most frequently asked questions (Rome transport FAQ 2025)

How much does public transport cost in Rome?
A single ticket (BIT 100 minutes) costs €1.50. 24/48/72-hour passes are ideal if you stay several days.

Can I use the same ticket on metro, buses and trams?
Yes. One ticket is valid on metro, buses, trams and the Roma–Lido train.

Is the metro in Rome safe?
Yes. Just pay attention to pickpockets around Termini, Spagna and the Colosseum.

How can I get to the beach from Rome?
Metro B → Piramide → Roma–Lido train → Stella Polare.

Do I need to book parking in Rome?
It’s not mandatory, but it’s recommended near the centre and during ZTL hours.

Can I visit Ostia Antica and the beach on the same day?
Yes. Morning in Ostia Antica + afternoon at the beach is the perfect one-day itinerary.