Which transport app is best in Rome?

For navigation, Google Maps and Citymapper both cover Rome well. For the most accurate local info you can use the ATAC-linked apps, but most visitors don't need anything beyond Google Maps plus contactless tap-to-ride on the metro.

How much is a Rome metro ticket?

A single BIT ticket is €1.50 and covers 100 minutes of unlimited bus and tram transfers, plus one metro entry. You can also tap a contactless bank card, Apple Pay or Google Pay at the metro gates and pay the same €1.50 automatically.

How do I get from Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome?

The Leonardo Express runs non-stop to Roma Termini in about 32 minutes, every 30 minutes, for €14. Regular city transport tickets and ATAC passes are NOT valid on it. Cheaper regional trains and airport shuttle buses also run to the centre if you have more time than budget.

How do I get from Ciampino Airport (CIA) to central Rome?

Ciampino has no direct train. Take an airport shuttle bus to Termini (about 40 minutes), or a bus to Ciampino rail station and a regional train onward. A fixed-fare taxi to the centre is also available.

Can I tap a contactless card on the Rome Metro?

Yes. Tap a Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay or Google Pay directly on the red readers at the metro turnstiles and the €1.50 fare is charged automatically — no paper ticket needed. The same works on bus and tram validators.

Should I use Uber in Rome?

Be careful: in Rome, Uber generally only offers its premium 'Uber Black' service, not cheap everyday rides. For normal licensed taxis use the FreeNow or itTaxi apps, which book Rome's white metered cabs.

Is the Roma Pass worth it for transport?

The Roma Pass bundles unlimited public transport with museum entries and skip-the-line perks. It's worth it if you'll visit several paid sights; for transport alone, single BIT tickets or contactless tap-to-ride are cheaper.

Getting Around Rome: Transport Apps & Your First 48 Hours

Rome is a walking city first — most of the historic centre is best on foot. But for the longer hops, the metro, trams and buses are cheap and simple, and you can now just tap a bank card to ride. Here's what actually works.

The best default: walk, then tap to ride

The centro storico is compact, so walking covers more than you'd expect. When you do need transport, the €1.50 BIT ticket is excellent value: it gives you 100 minutes of unlimited bus and tram transfers plus one metro entry.

Just tap your bank card

You don't need to hunt for a ticket machine. Tap a contactless Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay or Google Pay on the red readers at the metro gates (and on bus/tram validators) and the €1.50 fare is charged automatically.

Getting in from the airport

Most visitors arrive at Fiumicino (FCO). The fastest route is the Leonardo Express to Roma Termini — about 32 minutes, every 30 minutes, €14.

City tickets don't work on the Leonardo Express

The €1.50 BIT and ATAC passes are not valid on the Leonardo Express — it's a separate €14 ticket. Cheaper regional trains and shuttle buses exist if you have more time than budget. From Ciampino (CIA) there's no direct train; take a shuttle bus to Termini instead.

Apps you can reuse

You probably don't need to learn anything new for getting around.

Google Maps — reliable routing and live departures across metro, bus and tram
Citymapper — clear step-by-step routing for the centre

The taxi-app trap

Uber in Rome is premium-only

Unlike many cities, Uber in Rome generally only runs its expensive Uber Black service. For normal metered white taxis, use FreeNow or itTaxi — they book licensed cabs at standard fares.

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Your first 48 hours

From Fiumicino, take the Leonardo Express to Termini (~32 min, €14). From Ciampino, take the shuttle bus to Termini.
For city rides, just tap your contactless card at the metro and on buses and trams — no ticket needed.
Keep Google Maps or Citymapper for navigation.
For taxis, use FreeNow or itTaxi — skip Uber unless you want to pay premium fares.

Do those four things and Rome's transport stops being a source of stress from the moment you land.