How to Get to the Vatican Museums? By Bus, Metro, Tram and More!

The Vatican Museum is located in the heart of Vatican City, the smallest country in the world.

Address: Vatican Museums, 00120 Vatican City, Italy.

Being about 3 to 4 km from Rome’s city center, this city-state is well-connected with different modes of transport – both public and private.

In this article, we will discuss in detail all the transportation options and learn how to get to the Vatican Museums.

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Public Transportation

Public transport modes, such as buses, metros, and trams, make navigating your way to the Vatican Museums quite easy.

This section discusses which mode of public transport to take, where to get down and much more.

By Bus

There are several bus options to reach the Vatican Museums.

For Bus Number 49

Nearest stop: Vatican Museum Square
Walking distance from the nearest stop: 35 m walking distance
Bus Route to and from: Ospedale S. Filippo Neri, Rome to Piazza Cavour, Rome

For Bus Number 32

Nearest stop: Piazza del Risorgimento
Walking distance from the nearest stop: 550m walking distance.
Bus Route to and from: Stazione Saxa Rubra to Risorgimento

For Bus Number 81

Nearest stop: Piazza del Risorgimento
Walking distance from the nearest stop: 550m walking distance
Bus Route to and from: Malatesta to Crescenzio

For Bus Number 982

Nearest stop: Piazza del Risorgimento
Walking distance from the nearest stop: 550m walking distance
Bus Route to and from: XVII Olimpiade to Station Quattro Venti

For Bus Number 492

Nearest stop: Leone IV
Walking distance from the nearest stop: 350m walking distance
Bus Route to and from: Station Tiburtina (Mb) to Station Metro Cipro (Ma).

For Bus Number 990

Nearest stop: Giulio Cesare/Ottaviano
Walking distance from the nearest stop: 650 m walking distance
Bus Route to and from: Station Monte Mario (Fs-Fl3) To: Lgt Marzio

By Metro

The Rome Metro connects Vatican City with the other parts of Rome through Metro Line A.

Take the Line A metro towards Battistini to reach Vatican City.

Nearest Metro Stations:

Ottaviano Metro Station – walking distance of 550m from Vatican Museums
Cipro Metro Station – walking distance of 600m from Vatican Museums

We have provided certain details below to help you reach the Vatican Museums from the prime locations of Rome.

From Rome’s Termini Railway Station

Metro Line: Line A

Start point: Termini metro station

Time taken: 17 minutes

From Rome’s Tiburtina Bus station

Metro Line: Line B from Tiburtina to Termini; Line A from Termini metro station to Vatican Museum Ottaviano Metro Station (One change)

Time taken: 20 minutes

From Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport

Take an airport shuttle from the airport to Rome 19 Circonvallazione Aurelia, walk to the nearest Cornelia metro station and take Line A metro going towards Anagnina.

Metro Line: Line A

Start point: Cornelia metro station

Time taken: 15 minutes

By Tram

There are tram services in Rome, and the tram line no. 19 goes near the Vatican Museum.

Nearest Tram Stop: Piazza del Risorgimento

Route (start & endpoint): from Piazza dei Gerani to Piazza Risorgimento.

Distance between the nearest stop and Vatican Museum: 550m walking distance

Tip: Try the Roma Pass to travel by metro, bus, or tram and explore the best attractions.

Private Transporation

Private Vatican Museums — Image: Blacklane.com

You can take a taxi, car rental, Uber, or your own car to the Vatican Museums.

Here are some details and the cost.

Taxi

You get various local taxi rental options in Rome that take you to Vatican City and the museums.

You can even hire Uber from any place in the city.

Price from Rome city center: €16 to €21

Price from Termini Station: €18 to €23

Price from Tiburtina Bus station: €21 to €27

Car or Bicycle

If you are fond of driving to Vatican City, you have a well-connected roadway to reach there.

You get various parking options nearby for a convenient visit.

You can also get good car rental options in Rome or Vatican City.

Car Rental

Here are a few price details for car rentals from the Termini railway station:

Car Size	Seats/ Luggage	Price Per Day
Small car	4-seater, 1 luggage	€37
Medium car	5-seater, 2 luggage	€55
SUV/ Big car	5-seater, 3 luggage	€68

Bicycles are another good and eco-friendly option for roaming around the ancient cities of Rome and Vatican City.

You can explore the historic places and monuments at your own pace.

You can get many bike rental options in and around Rome.

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FAQs

1. How do I get to the Vatican Museums?

You have different options to reach the Vatican Museums by bus numbers 49, 32, 81, 982, 492, and 990.

You can even take metro line A and tram line 19 to get to the nearest stop, the Vatican Museums.

2. What is the best way to reach the Vatican Museums?

The best way to travel to the Vatican Museums is to take the Roma Metro.

It is a cheap, convenient, and comfortable way to reach the nearest metro station at Ottaviano.

You can get the Roma Pass for hassle-free travel.

3. How much is a taxi from the Colosseum to the Vatican Museums?

If you want to take a taxi from the Colosseum to the Vatican Museums, the cost varies between €16 and €21.

4. Can I get a car or bike rental to visit the Vatican Museums in Rome?

Yes, there are many car and bike rental companies in the city from which you can hire your preferred vehicle for one or more days.

5. How do I get by bus from the Colosseum to the Vatican Museums?

Bus Number 81 goes from Colosseum (bus stop S. Gregorio) to Crescenzio, from where the Vatican Museums are 650m away by foot.

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