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Since 1994, under the “Metrebus” brand, the companies that operate public transport in Rome manage a capillary network that serves Rome Capital City, the Metropolitan City of Rome, and the Lazio Region, of which Rome is the capital.
Metrebus is the best travel solution to visit Rome Metropolitan city.
With Metrebus, the use of public transport in Rome is easy and cheap, probably the cheapest in Europe.
In this article, we want to highlight how easy and cheap it is to travel around the entire Metropolitan City of Rome that hides surprising discoveries that we suggest you consider.
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Since 1994, under the “Metrebus” brand, the companies that operate public transport in Rome manage a capillary network that serves Rome Capital City, the Metropolitan City of Rome, and the Lazio Region, of which Rome is the capital.
Metrebus is the best travel solution to visit Rome Metropolitan city.
With Metrebus, the use of public transport in Rome is easy and cheap, probably the cheapest in Europe.
In this article, we want to highlight how easy and cheap it is to travel around the entire Metropolitan City of Rome that hides surprising discoveries that we suggest you consider.
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How effective is public transport in Rome?
The Metrebus Transport Network is divided into six concentric travel zones that cover the entire Lazio Region.
Metrebus Zone System
- Metrebus Zone A, include Rome Capital City
- Metrebus Zone B and C, include the Metropolitan City of Rome
- Metrebus Zone D, E and F, include the Lazio Region.
Defined your travel zone and purchased your ticket, will be possible to hop on hop off buses, trams, metro, and regional trains using the same ticket or transport card.
Considering the efficiency of Rome’s transport network and the wide range of tickets and passes provided by the Metrebus service is worth considering the choice of accommodation outside Rome Capital City. It can offer the opportunity to enjoy a more authentic and fascinating travel experience.
As in the case of a small town just outside Rome as Zagarolo, where Olive Tree Hill is located, connections with the center of Rome are faster than several districts of Rome. Zagarolo is included in Metrebus Zone B.
Read more about places outside Rome/what are the advantages of staying outside Rome/Accommodation outside Rome.
How much does it cost the public transport in Rome Capital city and the Metropolitan City of Rome?
- – just one ride on the subway
- – only one pass through the metro turnstiles.
Some passes might also have spaces for data, such as your name or the date of birth.
Always remember to validate your ticket. If you travel without a validated ticket, you risk getting a fine from ticket inspectors.
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Where to buy public transport tickets in Rome?
Here is where you can buy Metrebus tickets and cards:
Note:
(N1) – Must be validated at the beginning of the journey and is valid until midnight of the last day of validity for unlimited trips.
(N2) – Is valid for 100 minutes from validation. It allows you for a single trip on metro/train urban route, even using different lines, but without passing through the turnstiles.
(N3) – Is valid for a limited amount of hours from the first validation.
Authorized Points of sale are usually Tobacco shops and newspaper kiosks close to the train stations and automatic machines at Metro stations in Rome.
If you are planning for a long staying, look for a Metrebus card, a very inexpensive montly or annual pass. Metrebus card is a personal card with a photo of the subscriber and an electronic chip containing personal data of the holder, type of purchased ticket, expiry date and validity.
You can purchase a train ticket to reach a destination in the Metropolitan City of Rome or even in Italy, using the automatic machine available at the train stations or online.
As an app to check train timetable and purchase your train ticket we suggest you download the “Trenit” app or visit: https://trenit.app/
To learn more about the different transport options in Rome, read our article dedicated to Transport in Rome.
Where can I validate my transport ticket in Rome?
Rome public transport tickets must be purchased in advance and validated before boarding.
- – On bus or tram in Rome, you can stamp your ticket on board.
- – On Metro in Rome, you need to stamp tickets at the turnstile. Be careful to retrieve it from the top of the machine before going through the gate.
- – On a train, you need to stamp your ticket in the validation machine before boarding.
According to the station, stamping machines are available at the train station or the beginning of the platforms.
In case of malfunction of the ticket validator you can contact the ticket office or the conductor when boarding.
Metrebus network: the fleet of the transport system in Rome
Metrebus is a partnership between ATAC, COTRAL, and TRENITALIA.
The urban Metrebus network of Rome consists of:
– 3 metro lines that cross the city diagonally (ATAC)
– 6 tram lines (ATAC)
– 350+ buses (ATAC)
– 3 urban trains (TRENITALIA)
The suburban network of Rome consists of:
– 12 suburban trains (TRENITALIA)
– 300+ suburban buses (COTRAL)
Public transport in Rome vs. Hop on Hop off bus
When visiting a new city, the option of using a Hop on Hop off bus is very common.
Generally, it allows you to have a general view of the city and orient yourself more easily but staying at Olive Tree Hill, you can avoid using Hop on Hop.
Information you’ll receive during our briefing combined with the Metrebus ticket options allow you to tour Rome in a better way using public transport, saving money and time.
Hop on Hop off buses mostly follow the same itinerary of the Rome public buses which have more stops distributed throughout the route and run more frequently. Last but not least, thanks to the wide range of tickets offered by the Metrebus service, the use of the public transport system is much cheaper.
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