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

The cheapest way to get from St. Peter's Basilica to Scala Sancta is to subway which costs €2 and takes 42 min.

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

The fastest way to get from St. Peter's Basilica to Scala Sancta is to subway which takes 42 min and costs €2.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Emo/Bragadin and arriving at Porta S. Giovanni. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cipro and arriving at S. Giovanni. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

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

The distance between St. Peter's Basilica and Scala Sancta is 9 km.

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

The best way to get from St. Peter's Basilica to Scala Sancta without a car is to subway which takes 42 min and costs €2.

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

The subway from Cipro to S. Giovanni takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

St. Peter's Basilica to Scala Sancta bus services, operated by ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità, depart from Emo/Bragadin station.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Scala Sancta?

There are 21732+ hotels available in Scala Sancta.

St. Peter's Basilica to Scala Sancta - 5 ways to travel via subway, and bus

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Cipro to S. Giovannisubway Mea
42 min
€2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Emo/Bragadin to Porta S. Giovannibus nMA
55 min
€2–9
Walk
1. Take the walk from St. Peter's Basilica to Scala Sanctawalk 5.3 km
1h 3m
Subway via Manzoni
1. Take the subway from Cipro to Manzonisubway Mea
44 min
€2
Line 81 bus
1. Take the bus from Crescenzio/Risorgimento to Porta San Giovannibus 81
1h
€2–9

St. Peter's Basilica to Scala Sancta by foot and bus

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Distance: 9.3 km
Duration: 42 min

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

ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità operates a subway from Cipro to S. Giovanni every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €2 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità operates a bus from Emo/Bragadin to Porta S. Giovanni every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €2–9 and the journey takes 31 min.

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