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

The cheapest way to get from S. Maria Maggiore to St. Peter's Basilica is to subway which costs €2 and takes 41 min.

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

The fastest way to get from S. Maria Maggiore to St. Peter's Basilica is to bus and line 916 bus which takes 34 min and costs €2 - €18.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Termini and arriving at Cavalleggeri/S. Pietro. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Termini and arriving at Cipro. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

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

The distance between S. Maria Maggiore and St. Peter's Basilica is 6 km.

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

The best way to get from S. Maria Maggiore to St. Peter's Basilica without a car is to bus and line 916 bus which takes 34 min and costs €2 - €18.

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

It takes approximately 34 min to get from S. Maria Maggiore to St. Peter's Basilica, including transfers.

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

S. Maria Maggiore to St. Peter's Basilica bus services, operated by ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità, depart from Napoleone Iii station.

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

S. Maria Maggiore to St. Peter's Basilica train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or bus from S. Maria Maggiore to St. Peter's Basilica?

The best way to get from S. Maria Maggiore to St. Peter's Basilica is to bus and line 916 bus which takes 34 min and costs €2 - €18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €1 - €3 and takes 46 min.

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

S. Maria 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 S. Maria Maggiore to St. Peter's Basilica train arrive?

S. Maria Maggiore to St. Peter's Basilica train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Roma S. Pietro station.

How do I get a train ticket from S. Maria Maggiore to St. Peter's Basilica?

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S. Maria Maggiore to St. Peter's Basilica - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from S. Maria Maggiore to St. Peter's Basilica by bus, subway, foot, or train (Trenitalia)

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Bus, line 916 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Napoleone Iii to Plebiscitobus n11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plebiscito to Cavalleggeri/S. Pietrobus 62 / ...
34 min
€2–18
Train (Trenitalia)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Roma S. Pietrotrain Re / ...
46 min
€1–3
Subway
1. Take the subway from Termini to Ciprosubway Mea
41 min
€2
Walk
1. Take the walk from S. Maria Maggiore to St. Peter's Basilicawalk 4.3 km
52 min
Line 64 bus
1. Take the bus from Termini to Cavalleggeri/S. Pietrobus 64 / ...
45 min
€2–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carlo Alberto to Emobus 590 / ...
46 min
€2–9

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

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Distance: 6.4 km
Duration: 34 min

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

You can take a bus from Napoleone Iii to St. Peter's Basilica via Plebiscito and Cavalleggeri/S. Pietro in around 34 min. Alternatively, ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità operates a subway from Termini to Cipro every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €2 and the journey takes 11 min.

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