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How to get fromRelais Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome to St. Peter's Basilicaby bus, subway, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Relais Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome to St. Peter's Basilica by bus, subway, or foot

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  1. Bus, line 64 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Napoleone Iii to Plebiscitobus bus n11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Plebiscito to Cavalleggeri/S. Pietrobus bus 62 / ...
    38 min
    €2–18
  2. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Vittorio Emanuele to Ciprosubway subway Mea
    42 min
    €2
  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Relais Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome to St. Peter's Basilicawalk walk 4.4 km
    53 min
  4. Line 64 bus

    1. Take the bus from Termini to Cavalleggeri/S. Pietrobus bus 64 / ...
    48 min
    €2–9
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlo Alberto to Emobus bus 590 / ...
    49 min
    €2–9

Relais Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome to St. Peter's Basilica by foot and bus

Calendar469Weekly Services
Duration38 minAverage Duration
Ticket€2Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Relais Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Italy and St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City?

You can take a vehicle from Relais Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome to St. Peter's Basilica via Napoleone Iii, Plebiscito, and Cavalleggeri/S. Pietro in around 38 min. Alternatively, ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità operates a subway from Vittorio Emanuele to Cipro every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €2 and the journey takes 13 min.

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