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Italy

Rome

An entire city built on ancient ruins. Dig below and you hit history — hence just three metro lines.

Tram

Bus replacement for works is the norm on Rome's trams. Fares match the bus and metro: stamp a 100-minute BIT on board or tap a bank card - and re-tap or re-stamp before the 100 minutes expire, or the rest is unticketed.

Updated on August 5, 2026

  • Until Nov 23, 2026

    All six tram lines are running as buses

    From 3 August 2026 tram lines 3, 5, 14 and 19 are running as replacement buses over their entire routes, for substation upgrades and track renewal ahead of the new CAF Urbos trams; ATAC says they will return gradually between 7 September and 23 November. Lines 2 and 8 were already fully replaced by buses for separate works (viale delle Belle Arti and the circonvallazione Gianicolense), so in practice none of Rome's six tram lines is running. The buses generally serve the tram stops, but some have been moved, so check the notices on the ground.

How to ride

  1. 1
    Buy your ticket before you board
    Buy a BIT at a tobacconist, newsstand or ticket machine. If you are paying by contactless card, just board.
  2. 2
    Stamp or tap the moment you board
    Stamp paper tickets in the machine on board - unstamped means no ticket. Tap one card only (two fail) and check the green screen.
  3. 3
    Re-tap before the 100 minutes run out
    Changing vehicles? Tap or stamp again on the next one. Inside the validity window it costs nothing extra.
  4. 4
    Show the exact card or ticket if checked
    If you paid by card, show that same card. With a paper ticket, keep it on you until you get off.

Fares

Single fares1

BIT (100-minute ticket)
100 minutes from the first stamp. Unlimited bus, tram and trolleybus, but only one metro or rail trip.
1.5 EUR ≈ $2

Passes & multi-ride5

MULTIBIT (10 x BIT)
Ten BITs bought at once, stamped one at a time - no discount per ride.
15 EUR ≈ $17
Roma 24-hour ticket
24 hours from the first stamp. Raised from 7.00 euro on 1 July 2025.
8.5 EUR ≈ $10
Roma 48-hour ticket
48 hours from the first stamp. Raised from 12.50 euro on 1 July 2025.
15 EUR ≈ $17
Roma 72-hour ticket
72 hours from the first stamp. Raised from 18.00 euro on 1 July 2025.
22 EUR ≈ $25
CIS (7-day ticket)
Until midnight on the seventh day, counting the day you validate it. Personal - carry photo ID with it.
29 EUR ≈ $32

Children & discounts1

Children up to 10
Free when accompanied by an adult holding a valid ticket, across ATAC and its contracted lines.
0 EUR

Estimates use exchange rates as of November 3, 2026

Payment

Tap to ride
VISAMastercardJCBAmex銀聯
Readers on every vehicle; one card carries one passenger only
IC card
Tickets can be loaded onto a Metrebus Card or similar ATAC card
App tickets
Buy through a B+ partner app and validate inside the app
Paper tickets
Stamp it in the machine on board; unstamped counts as no ticket
Cash
At shops and cash-accepting machines - buy before you board

Quick facts

Hours
5:00-23:30 approx.
Fares from
1.5 EUR+

Heads-up

  • The "Tap&Go" fine SMS is a phishing scam

    An SMS is going around claiming your Tap&Go validation is incomplete, that you risk a fine, and that you must confirm right now. ATAC states officially that it never sends customers SMS asking them to confirm or pay anything to do with Tap&Go. Do not open the link and do not enter card or personal details. All an inspector ever asks for is the card you actually paid with.

Timetable

Operating hours 5:00-23:30 approx.
Typical duration Short to medium hops between the centre and the inner suburbs
Check the official site for the latest times and service status

Route map

6 lines ·110 stations
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