Come arrivare al Colosseo
Public transport and lines
We provide you with some information on how to get to the Colosseum. Via dei Fori Imperiali crosses the center of Rome’s “Colosseo” district, which connects Piazza Venezia with the Colosseum. It is well served by buses, although during busy tourist periods you are likely to walk as does the Roman Forum which is on the right for most of the journey.
After the Colosseum, the road becomes via Labicana and ends up at Porta San Giovanni. Buses serving Via dei Fori Imperiali include N° 60, from Via Nazionale and beyond (be careful, this is an express bus with limited stops), N° 75, which connects Termini station with Aventino-Testaccio, and N° 85 , which connects Piazza San Silvestro in the modern center (near the Trevi Fountain) with San Giovanni. The Colosseum has an underground stop on line B, two stops from Termini station in the direction of Eur.
The monument is extremely central in the city of Rome: a few hundred meters from Piazza Venezia, and close to the Forum. On Sundays, car traffic is forbidden and Via dei Fori Imperiali and Piazza del Colosseo are available for bicycles and strollers. Just outside the metro station (Colosseum metro stop) there is a taxi stand, a bicycle rental and a bar with outdoor tables: you can sip a cappuccino in the shade of Rome’s biggest attraction.
Indicazioni rapide per raggiungere il Colosseo:
– “B” Metro line Colosseum;
– line “A” Manzoni underground stop, then two stops for tram no. 3 southbound;
– Bus lines 60, 75, 85, 87, 271, 571, 175, 186, 810, 850, C3
– electric minibus 117
– Tramway line n ° 3.
On the train
From Termini station you can reach the Colosseum both by underground (line B stop Colosseo) and by bus (n° 75)
By car
Through via Fori Imperiali or via Celio Vibenna you can reach the paid parking lots near the Colosseum (remember, however, that the area is very busy!)
By bus
From any point in Rome it is possible to easily reach the Colosseum thanks to the numerous lines that stop right in front of the amphitheater (n° 3/8/60/75/85/87/117/175/271/810/870)
By motorhome
Piazzale 12 ottobre 1492 from the Ostiense Air Terminal is the optimal arrival point for campers. From the GRA on via Pontina follow the direction of EUR. Details and specific directions to reach the Colosseum in Rome.
Reach the Colosseum by subway
Located in the center of Rome, the Colosseum can be easily reached by underground, using line B. From Termini station, take the underground towards Laurentina and get off at the Colosseo stop. Once you arrive, you will find yourself right in front of the Flavian Amphitheater.
Reach the Colosseum by bus
Although it will take you a few minutes longer than the metro, the bus is the right choice, as it allows you to admire other wonders of Rome along the way. Just as in ancient times it was said that all roads in Rome lead to the Colosseum, even today, many bus lines are directed to the symbolic monument of the city. The indicated lines are number 38 and 75, if you start from the northern area of the city; if, on the other hand, you are leaving from the southern area of Rome, the buses to take are numbers 175 or 271. In any case, the stop at which you have to get off is the same, i.e. the terminus that stops right in front of the Colosseum.
The area is well served by buses, although during busy tourist periods you are likely to walk as does the Roman Forum which is on the right for most of the journey.
As far as subway and bus tickets are concerned, they can be bought in all tobacconists, newsagents and bars. The cost is about fifty euros and is valid for about 75 minutes; for this reason it is advisable, for those who have to spend the whole day out and about, to buy a day ticket which costs 6 euros instead.
Reach the Colosseum from the center of Rome
The monument is extremely central in the city of Rome: the Colosseum is, in fact, a few hundred meters from Piazza Venezia, and close to the Imperial Forums. Precisely because of its very central position, the Flavian Amphitheater can also be reached by taxi. However, in the latter case, city traffic during peak hours must be taken into account. On Sundays, however, when car traffic is prohibited in Via dei Fori Imperiali and Piazza del Colosseo, bicycles and strollers are available to visitors and tourists.
From the center of Rome, the Colosseum is easily reached by public transport. It is advisable to use the metro, which allows you to get to the attraction in just over 10 minutes, the same time it could take to rent a car or take a taxi, but at decidedly lower prices.
Walking from the center to the attraction could take about twice as long: however, these are sustainable distances, recommended for those who want to fully breathe the Capitoline air, juggling the various beauties of the city.
On foot: starting from the southeast direction towards Piazza della Repubblica, then following Via dei Serpenti, it is possible to reach the Colosseum in about 22 minutes. However, we must pay attention to those stretches that are not always designed for pedestrians.