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How to Buy Tickets on Public Transport in Rome 

Written by: Kate Zusmann

how to buy tickets for the public transport in Rome

Public transport in Rome is well-connected to all parts of the city. Tickets for the metro/subway, tram, and bus are interchangeable, and you can buy them at one of the stations, at a news kiosk, at a Tabbacchi, on an app, take a ride using Roma Pass or purchase a monthly or yearly pass.

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  • Where to Buy Tickets
    • At a Tabbacchi
    • On the Bus
    • At an Edicola
    • At a Metro Station
    • From ATAC for a Yearly Pass
    • From ATAC for a Monthly Pass
    • On an App
    • Roma Pass
  • Prices

Where to Buy Tickets

There are many options to buy a ticket for public transport, so it won’t be a problem for you, especially if you are in the city center. However, you should always purchase them in advance for your assurance.

At a Tabbacchi

Tabbacherias have multi-functions in Italy. Here, you can buy cigarettes, souvenirs, postcards, upgrade your mobile balance, or buy a ticket for public transport. Moreover, you can reload your monthly pass (abbonamento) at most Tabbachi.

On the Bus

Technically, you can buy a ticket on the bus. However, it is a risk because there are quite a few buses that contain machines, so better to buy a ticket in advance.

Public bus in Rome on Piazza Venezia

At an Edicola

Edicola is simply a news kiosk. You will find many news kiosks in the city, which are open on average until 9 pm and you can easily purchase a ticket there.

Edicola or a news kiosk in Rome where you can buy public transportation tickets

At a Metro Station

Since the ticket used on the metro is the same used for buses, you can easily buy a ticket at a metro station. The feature is that there are self-service ticket machines where you have to choose which kind of ticket you want.

self-service ticket machine in Rome

Don’t forget that your ticket is valid for 100 minutes after you validated it in a special machine

From ATAC for a Yearly Pass

This option is suitable for those living in Rome and planning to use public transport. You will have to apply in person or by email to buy a pass. The price is 250 euro for 12 months.

From ATAC for a Monthly Pass

You can also buy a monthly pass every month in ATAC and its website or tabaccheria, at least, most of them. The price is 35 euro, and the card will allow you to ride local buses, metros, and some regional trains, as well as trams.

On an App

One of the examples of mobile phone apps where you can purchase a ticket is myCicero. Of course, you have to connect your account to PayPal or a credit card before you can buy tickets, but this app makes life easier. However, sometimes it doesn’t work well.

Roma Pass

One of the main features of the Roma Pass is the possibility to use public transport without spending money on it.

Roma pass that gives the possibility to use public transport

Prices

The price for a standard ticket is 1.50 euro, and it is valid for 100 minutes for metro, bus, and tram. However, each ticket is valid for only one metro trip, even if you want to use it again within 100 minutes.

  • A 24-hour ticket is available for 7 euro;
  • A 48-hour ticket is available for 12.50 euro;
  • A 72-hour ticket is available for 18 euros;
  • A one-week ticket is available for 24 euros.

100 minutes metro, bus, and tram ticket in Rome

Don’t forget to validate your ticket before the ride

The public transport system in Rome is well-connected to all parts of the city. However, be ready that the bus may be late or crowded, the tram will not take you to all points you need, while the metro is not convenient enough to use in the historic city center.

Author: Kate Zusmann

Kate Zusmann

I have lived in the Eternal City for the past 12 years. They say every angle of Rome has its history, and I'm here to tell you about the most intriguing historical facts and city legends. :)

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