Find out which is the best way to get around when your in Rome

Posted by Traveler in Europe on Jan 7th, 2010 | 0 comments

Transportation In and Around the City of Rome

Rome is accessible by all means of transportation. A large number of tourists arrived in Rome by air, but there are also others who visit Rome by water and by road.

Getting To Rome by Air

Rome is currently served by two main airports. The first known airport is the Leonardo da Vinci Airport, which is located approximately 26 kilometers outside the city. At this airport is a train station where you can catch a direct train running to Stazione Termini, this goes once an hour. There are also other trains running from the airport to Ostiense, Trastevere and Tiburtina.

If you happen to arrive in Rome at night, you don’t need to worry as a bus to Tiburtina is available for you when the trains are not running. This, however, is a bit impractical for those who are bringing their families with them or with a lot of luggage.

The second airport that has been serving Rome for years now is the Ciampino Airport. Unlike Leonardo da Vinci Airport, there are only a fewer choices available to you for traveling into the city. A COTRAL bus service will get you to the subway and the Stazione
Termini. You could also of course hire a car.

Getting around Rome by Water

Like many of the other places in the world, Rome can also be reached by water. The port of the Civitavecchia is close so you can get to Rome by water. This port is located at Molo Vespucci and is run by the Autorita Portuale di Civitavecchia. It is equipped with a waiting room, ATMs, a bar and a left-luggage station.

From the port of Civitavecchia, you can reach Rome by train that runs approximately every 30 minutes. If you want to travel by taxi, you have the option and it’s nice to know that the place is just a short distance away from the city of Rome.

Getting Rome by Road

One of the most common modes of transportation in Rome is by buses and the metro. This is basically the public way of transferring from ports or airports to the city of Rome. The buses and metro are run by a company known as ATAC, and this mode of transportation is favored by many people knowing that it is cost effective compared to the other systems.

It is important to note, however, that tickets are required for the passengers. The tickets are generally good not only for buses and metro, but also for transferring between the two. The ticket, however, is only good for one metro ride. So if in case you are transferring from one metro to another bus and to another metro, expect then to obtain another ticket from the ticketing office.

Speaking of tickets, it is always best to remember that the transportation ticket in Rome is called a BIT and costs 1 Euro. It is good only for 75 minutes and it is worth noting that every time you enter a bus or a metro, your ticket needs to be stamped.

If you are staying overtime on your next transfer, you need to obtain another ticket. It is for this reason actually that tourists are often advised when in Rome to purchase a number of tickets or passes so to avoid hassles of looking for a ticket booth and buying another for another transfer.

If all else fails, don’t just worry. Wherever you may be in Rome, there is always a taxi. The taxis usually come in white and with a light on top, indicating whether they are available or not. In addition, it is not advised for visitors to phone a taxi, unless in case of emergency. The truth is that as soon as the call comes in,the meter of the taxi starts running, even if you haven’t got in the car yet. And, knowing how close the traffic in Rome is, considering a taxi can be very pricey.

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