Metro in Rome: scheme, opening hours, price 2021
The Roman metro is the youngest in Europe. Its construction began in the 30s of the last century, but construction work was stopped during the Second World War. In 1948, the construction of the subway began again, and in 1955, an 11 km long launch section was already laid, connecting the stations “TERMINI” and “LAURENTINA”. For all 60 years of operation, the passenger flow of the Roman metro amounted to more than 270 million people.
Subway map
Such an effective operation of the subway is due to the simplicity and accessibility of its use. The Rome metro includes three branches: the very first blue – B, orange – A, as well as line C. The last line was laid relatively recently in 2012 and covers only 4 stations.
Line B covers 22 stations and runs from the northeast to the southwest of the Italian capital. Line A has been operating since 1980 and includes 27 stations. Lines A and B intersect at Termini Central Station. There is a transfer from one metro line to another. In the future, it is planned to increase the number of stations on line C and extend this branch outside the city. Thirty more metro stations are planned to be built in the near future.
Weak branching is explained by the presence of ancient archaeological values found during the construction of tunnels. Therefore, the construction of the Roman metro is often accompanied by archaeological excavations. It is noteworthy that many metro stations are on the surface and resemble the platforms of ordinary suburban trains. Therefore, sometimes it is not possible to transfer from the same platform in the opposite direction. In this case, you need to go through the turnstiles on a new ticket.
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How to buy and use a ticket: instructions
A distinctive feature of the Roman metro is the fact that it includes not only underground lines, but also ordinary ground trains. Such a system was created for the convenience of passengers, since with one ticket you can travel by train of any type. In addition, such a universal ticket can be purchased at almost any kiosk. The safest way is to buy a ticket in special vending machines at the entrance to the subway.
Once you have validated such a ticket, you can use it for the next 100 minutes on any type of transport, whether it is an electric train, bus or tram moving within the same zone. Time is counted from the moment of composting. Therefore, it is most convenient for tourists to purchase a ticket at the airport, so as not to waste time buying it, but immediately go on a trip to the Italian capital. However, if you need to change the route and use the subway again, you will have to buy a ticket again. It is worth noting that children under the age of ten can ride for free.
In Rome, a new, more convenient system for purchasing tickets has been introduced. Now you can buy a ticket and use all types of public transport during the time specified in it. The cost of such a ticket depends on the time of use. You can optionally purchase a ticket not only for 100 minutes, but also for 24, 48 and 72 hours, as well as for a longer time of 7 days. For tourists, such tickets are very convenient, because, having spent only once, you can safely drive around the Eternal City and not worry every time about the presence of a travel document.
How to get around on the subway
The ease of movement on the Roman metro lies in the convenience of using the scheme of metro lines. All stations near which the sights of the Italian capital are located have the corresponding names. If you, for example, decide to visit the Colosseum, then look for a station with the same name. On the map of the Roman metro, the location of the stations is oriented in the same way as on the ground. If Fiumicino Airport is located in the southwestern part of Rome, then on the metro map it should be looked for at the bottom left.
Metro opening hours
The Rome metro starts its work at 5.30 and closes depending on the day of the week. On Saturdays and Fridays, the operation of underground highways stops at 00.30, and on other days the metro closes at 23.30.
City trains arrive at destination stations every 10-15 minutes. Tourists should be aware that the movement of ground trains ends earlier than the work of underground trains. To Giardinetti, for example, ground trains run only until the beginning of 23.00. If you intend to go to the famous Lido beach, keep in mind that only on Fridays, trains in this direction run until 00.00, and on other days they stop working at 23.30.
In Rome, as in any European city, strikes by public transport workers can occur, which negatively affects the movement around the city. Therefore, the metro can be the best option for a tourist who wants to independently travel around Rome.