What is the cheapest way to get from Colosseum to Vatican Rome?

The cheapest way to get from Colosseum to Vatican Rome is to line 87 bus which costs €1 - €9 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Colosseum to Vatican Rome?

The fastest way to get from Colosseum to Vatican Rome is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs €12 - €16.

Is there a direct bus between Colosseum and Vatican Rome?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colosseo/Fori Imperiali and arriving at Lepanto. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Colosseum to Vatican Rome?

The distance between Colosseum and Vatican Rome is 6 km.

How do I travel from Colosseum to Vatican Rome without a car?

The best way to get from Colosseum to Vatican Rome without a car is to subway and line 495 bus which takes 31 min and costs €4 - €13.

How long does it take to get from Colosseum to Vatican Rome?

It takes approximately 31 min to get from Colosseum to Vatican Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colosseum to Vatican Rome bus from?

Colosseum to Vatican Rome bus services, operated by ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità, depart from Colosseo/Fori Imperiali station.

Where does the Colosseum to Vatican Rome bus arrive?

Colosseum to Vatican Rome bus services, operated by ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità, arrive at Lepanto station.

Where can I stay near Vatican Rome?

There are 21375+ hotels available in Vatican Rome.

Colosseum to Vatican Rome - 5 ways to travel via subway, and line 495 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Colosseum to Vatican Rome by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway, line 495 bus
best
1. Take the subway from Termini to Flaminiosubway Mea
2. Take the bus from P.Le Flaminio to Mazzini/Calbolibus 495 / ...
31 min
€4–12
Line 87 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colosseo/Fori Imperiali to Lepantobus 87
39 min
€2–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colosseum to Vatican Rometaxi 6.2 km
8 min
€12–16
Walk
1. Take the walk from Colosseum to Vatican Romewalk 4.5 km
54 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from Labicana/Colosseo to Milizie/Angelicobus n3s
55 min
€2–9

Colosseum to Vatican Rome by foot, subway, and bus

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Distance: 6.5 km
Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between Colosseum, Italy and Vatican Rome, Italy?

ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità operates a bus from Colosseo/Fori Imperiali to Lepanto every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €2–9 and the journey takes 26 min.

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