The public transportation network in Rome, while not the most extensive or punctual, is quite comfortable and economic. Here are some of the main forms of transportation and their fares.
The Metro in Rome has two lines that cross the city diagonally. Although is not very extensive, there are stops near most of the city highlights.
Though the Metro is quite far from some places, the bus network covers Rome completely. In the city there are more than 350 lines.
Despite being cleaner and more romantic than the bus, the limited extension of the tram network and the fact that it does not travel in the centre of Rome make it less useful.
The suburban trains in Rome complement the metro lines, are run by the same company, have the same fares and use the same tickets.
Being cheated in a taxi is not uncommon in Italy, in fact Roman taxi drivers are famous for being con artists. Get to know the official rates and take our advice on how not to be taken inIf you want to get around in a more environmentally friendly way and do some exercise at the same time you can choose to rent a bike. If you would rather feel like an Italian, you can rent a Vespa to travel around the city.