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

The cheapest way to get from Porta Maggiore to St. Peter's Basilica is to subway which costs €2 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Porta Maggiore to St. Peter's Basilica is to bus and line 64 bus which takes 41 min and costs €2 - €18.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Eleniana/Labicano and arriving at Risorgimento/Porta Angelica. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manzoni and arriving at Cipro. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

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

The distance between Porta Maggiore and St. Peter's Basilica is 8 km.

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

The best way to get from Porta Maggiore to St. Peter's Basilica without a car is to bus and line 64 bus which takes 41 min and costs €2 - €18.

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

It takes approximately 41 min to get from Porta Maggiore to St. Peter's Basilica, including transfers.

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

Porta Maggiore to St. Peter's Basilica bus services, operated by ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità, depart from P.Za Di Porta Maggiore station.

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

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

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

Porta Maggiore to St. Peter's Basilica bus services, operated by ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità, arrive at Plebiscito station.

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

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

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

There are 21147+ hotels available in St. Peter's Basilica.

Porta Maggiore to St. Peter's Basilica - 6 ways to travel via bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Porta Maggiore to St. Peter's Basilica by bus, subway, or foot

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Bus, line 64 bus
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1. Take the bus from P.Za Di Porta Maggiore to Plebiscitobus n11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plebiscito to Cavalleggeri/S. Pietrobus 62 / ...
41 min
€2–18
Subway
1. Take the subway from Manzoni to Ciprosubway Mea
47 min
€2
Walk
1. Take the foot from Porta Maggiore to St. Peter's Basilicawalk 6 km
1h 12m
Bus, line 46 bus
1. Take the bus from P.Za Di Porta Maggiore to Plebiscitobus n11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plebiscito to Aurelia/Bonifacio Viiibus 46 / ...
48 min
€2–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Eleniana/Labicano to Risorgimento/Porta Angelicabus n3s
51 min
€2–9
Bus via Ottaviano
1. Take the bus from Scalo S. Lorenzo to Ottavianobus 19Bus
1h 12m
€2–9

Porta Maggiore to St. Peter's Basilica by foot and bus

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Distance: 7.9 km
Duration: 41 min

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

You can take a vehicle from Porta Maggiore to St. Peter's Basilica via P.Za Di Porta Maggiore, Plebiscito, and Cavalleggeri/S. Pietro in around 41 min. Alternatively, ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità operates a subway from Manzoni to Cipro every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €2 and the journey takes 14 min.

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