What is the cheapest way to get from Colosseum to St. Peter's Basilica?

The cheapest way to get from Colosseum to St. Peter's Basilica is to subway which costs €4 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Colosseum to St. Peter's Basilica?

The fastest way to get from Colosseum to St. Peter's Basilica is to line 916 bus which takes 36 min and costs €1 - €9.

Is there a direct bus between Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Plebiscito and arriving at Cavalleggeri/S. Pietro. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica?

No, there is no direct train from Colosseum to St. Peter's Basilica. However, there are services departing from Colosseo and arriving at Cipro via Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Colosseum to St. Peter's Basilica?

The distance between Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica is 5 km.

How do I travel from Colosseum to St. Peter's Basilica without a car?

The best way to get from Colosseum to St. Peter's Basilica without a car is to line 916 bus which takes 36 min and costs €1 - €9.

How long does it take to get from Colosseum to St. Peter's Basilica?

The line 916 bus from Plebiscito to Cavalleggeri/S. Pietro takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Colosseum to St. Peter's Basilica bus from?

Colosseum to St. Peter's Basilica bus services, operated by ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità, depart from Plebiscito station.

Where do I catch the Colosseum to St. Peter's Basilica train from?

Colosseum to St. Peter's Basilica train services, operated by ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità, depart from Colosseo station.

Where does the Colosseum to St. Peter's Basilica bus arrive?

Colosseum to St. Peter's Basilica bus services, operated by ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità, arrive at Cavalleggeri/S. Pietro station.

Where does the Colosseum to St. Peter's Basilica train arrive?

Colosseum to St. Peter's Basilica train services, operated by ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità, arrive at Termini station.

Where can I stay near St. Peter's Basilica?

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Colosseum to St. Peter's Basilica - 5 ways to travel via line 916 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Colosseum to St. Peter's Basilica by bus, foot, or subway

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Line 916 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Plebiscito to Cavalleggeri/S. Pietrobus 62 / ...
36 min
€2–9
Line 64 bus
1. Take the bus from Termini to Cavalleggeri/S. Pietrobus 64 / ...
58 min
€2–10
Walk
1. Take the foot from Colosseum to St. Peter's Basilicawalk 4 km
48 min
Subway
1. Take the subway from Colosseo to Terminisubway Meb / ...
2. Take the subway from Termini to Ciprosubway Mea
42 min
€4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Labicana/Colosseo to Risorgimento/Porta Angelicabus n3s
1h 3m
€2–9

Colosseum to St. Peter's Basilica by foot and bus

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Distance: 4.7 km
Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Colosseum, Italy and St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City?

ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità operates a bus from Plebiscito to Cavalleggeri/S. Pietro every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €2–9 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Colosseum to St. Peter's Basilica via Colosseo, Termini, and Cipro in around 42 min.

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