Current fares for the metro, buses and trams — plus which pass saves the most money, how to avoid the validation fine, and the airport train price.
Rome’s public transport uses a single integrated ticket system — one ticket covers the metro, city buses (ATAC), trams, and urban trains. While the basic single ticket price held steady at €1.50 in 2026, the daily passes saw a price increase. Rules around validation have become stricter, but the new Tap & Go contactless system has made paying easier than ever. Here are all the current fares.
Rome metro ticket prices 2026
| Ticket | Price | Valid for | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIT Single (100 min) | €1.50 | 100 minutes from validation | Metro (once), unlimited bus/tram transfers |
| 24-Hour Pass | €8.50 | 24 hours from first use | Unlimited metro, bus & tram |
| 48-Hour Pass | €15.00 | 48 hours from first use | Unlimited metro, bus & tram |
| 72-Hour Pass | €22.00 | 72 hours from first use | Unlimited metro, bus & tram |
| Weekly Pass (CIS) | €29.00 | 7 days | Unlimited metro, bus & tram |
| Children under 10 | Free | Always | Must travel with a paying adult |
How to pay in 2026 — Tap & Go vs paper tickets
Tap & Go® (contactless bank card or phone) — easiest option
Tap your Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay or Google Pay directly on the red readers at metro turnstiles or bus/tram validators. The €1.50 fare is charged automatically. A daily cap of €8.50 applies — after your journeys exceed that amount in a single day, you travel free until midnight. No paper ticket needed, no validation risk.
TicketAppy (official app)
Buy a BIT ticket in the app and activate it when you board. At the metro, it generates a QR code for the turnstile. Available on Google Play and the App Store.
Paper BIT tickets (tabacchi and machines)
Buy at any tabacchi (shops with a green T sign), newsstand, or metro ticket machine. You must stamp the ticket in the yellow validation machine when boarding a bus or entering the metro — if you forget, inspectors issue fines of €100 or more on the spot. Contactless payment avoids this entirely.
Which ticket is worth it for tourists?
The maths is straightforward. A single BIT at €1.50 becomes better value than the 24-hour pass (€8.50) if you’re making fewer than 6 journeys. For a full day of sightseeing — Colosseum in the morning, Vatican in the afternoon, dinner in Trastevere — you will easily make 6+ journeys, making the 24-hour pass the better choice.
For stays of 3 days or more, the 72-hour pass at €22.00 is almost always better value than individual tickets, and eliminates the need to keep buying and validating paper tickets.
If you are visiting 2 or more major attractions, the Roma Pass is worth calculating — it includes unlimited transport plus free museum entry.
Roma Pass & tourist passes with transport included
- Unlimited metro, bus & tram for 48h
- Free entry to 1 museum or site (e.g. the Colosseum — reservation mandatory)
- Discounts on other attractions
- Does NOT include Vatican
- Unlimited metro, bus & tram for 72h
- Free entry to 2 museums or sites (e.g. the Colosseum — reservation mandatory)
- Discounts on additional sites
- Does NOT include Vatican
- Roma Pass + Vatican + Sistine Chapel
- Hop-on Hop-off bus included
- Zero waiting at major sites
- Best value if doing both Colosseum & Vatican
Rome metro operating hours 2026
Airport ticket prices 2026
Standard BIT tickets and day passes are not valid for the airport train connections. You need a separate ticket for both Fiumicino and Ciampino.
| Option | Price | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonardo Express (Fiumicino → Termini) | €14.00 | 32 min | Non-stop, runs every 30 min, unaffected by strikes |
| FL1 Regional Train (Fiumicino → Trastevere/Tiburtina) | €8.00 | 45–60 min | Cheaper but stops at multiple stations, not Termini |
| Shuttle bus (Fiumicino → Termini) | ~€7.00 | 50–70 min | Subject to traffic, departs from Terminal 3 |
| Taxi (Fiumicino, fixed rate) | €55.00 | 35–50 min | Fixed rate to anywhere inside the Aurelian Walls |
| Shuttle bus (Ciampino → Termini) | ~€6.00 | 40 min | Best option — no direct train at Ciampino |
| Taxi (Ciampino, fixed rate) | €40.00 | 25–35 min | Fixed rate to city centre |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a single metro ticket in Rome in 2026? +
A single BIT ticket costs €1.50 and is valid for 100 minutes. It covers one metro entry plus unlimited transfers on buses and trams within the 100-minute window. You can also pay €1.50 contactless directly at the metro turnstile or bus validator — no ticket purchase needed.
Is the 24-hour pass worth it in Rome? +
Yes, if you are making 6 or more journeys in a day. At €8.50 for unlimited travel, it works out cheaper than individual €1.50 tickets from your 6th journey. For a full sightseeing day (Colosseum, Vatican, Trastevere) you will almost certainly use it enough times to justify the cost.
Do I have to validate (stamp) my ticket in Rome? +
Yes — paper BIT tickets must be stamped in the yellow validation machine when boarding a bus or entering the metro. Failure to validate means inspectors can issue a fine of €100 or more even if you have a valid ticket. Tap & Go contactless payment eliminates this entirely — the system validates automatically when you tap.
How much is the airport train from Fiumicino to Rome centre? +
The Leonardo Express costs €14.00 and runs non-stop from Fiumicino Airport to Roma Termini in 32 minutes, every 30 minutes. A cheaper alternative is the FL1 regional train at €8.00, which takes 45–60 minutes and stops at Trastevere and Tiburtina (not Termini). Standard city tickets are not valid for either service.
Does Rome metro accept contactless payment? +
Yes — Rome’s metro and all ATAC buses and trams support Tap & Go® contactless payment. Tap your Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, or Google Pay on the red readers. The €1.50 fare is charged automatically and a daily cap of €8.50 means you never pay more than the cost of a 24-hour pass in a single day.
What are Rome metro operating hours in 2026? +
The metro runs from approximately 05:30 to 23:30 Monday to Thursday and Sunday, with extended hours until 01:30 on Fridays and Saturdays. Night buses (n-lines) cover main routes after closing. Check the ATAC website on Fridays — transport strikes are most common on that day and are announced in advance.
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