Is it worth getting a one-week public transportation pass for Rome?
My friend and I are first-time travelers who will be visiting Rome for a week in late September. According to Rome.info, a week pass could be gotten for 16 Euros. Is it worth buying a week-pass? More specifically:
- Are all the touristy (and some non-touristy) places within walkable distance?
- Can the public transit take us to anywhere that we would want to go in Rome?
- Does the public transit run frequently? Is it safe?
Best Answer
Living in Rome for 3+ years we often rode the bus and metro. It's true that the metro system is limited (they are building a Line C currently), but the bus system is quite extensive. If you're going to be there for a full week, and you plan on riding the buses and metro, then the Weekly Bus Ticket can be a great buy! See my blog article on riding buses in Rome for more help on using the bus system. As mentioned in the previous post, Rome is extremely walkable, but depending on WHERE your hotel is located, riding a bus back after a long day "walking the town" could be a blessing. Good Luck!
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Is it worth it to get Roma Pass?
With the 48-hour Roma Pass, you are saving money or breaking evening when visiting any one of the attractions except for the Colosseum. However, if you throw in the free map and travel guide and the reduced ticket prices to other attractions besides your chosen free attraction, it's still worth buying the Roma Pass.Which pass is best for Rome?
The Rome City Pass is the most comprehensive pass. It offers free entry to many different museums and sights in Rome. Such as the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum, the Palatine Hill, and the Forum Romanum.How much does public transportation cost in Rome?
An individual ticket for bus, metro, tram and trains inside the municipality of Rome is 1.50 \u20ac and is valid for 100 minutes. If you will be in Rome for an extended period of time, one can buy a seven day Metro and bus pass (called CIS) for 24 \u20ac.Roma pass: Buy or pass?
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