How to get from St. Peter's Basilica to Colosseum by bus?

From St. Peter's Basilica to Colosseum by bus

To get from St. Peter's Basilica to Colosseum in Roma, take the 62 bus from Cavalleggeri/Fornaci station to Ara Coeli/Venice Square station. Next, take the 85 bus from Ara Coeli/Venice Square station to Colosseum (MB) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is €1.50. The bus schedule from St. Peter's Basilica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Colosseum on the Moovit app.

34min€1.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6262
Bus - 8585
Walk to Colosseum
Leaves from Cavalleggeri/Fornaci

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cavalleggeri/Fornaci
    ID 78026
    400 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Tiburtina Station (Metro B)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ara Coeli/Venice Square
    ID 80610
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Arco Di Travertino (Metro A)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colosseum (MB)
    ID 70479
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to Colosseum
    Walk to
    Colosseum
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from St. Peter's Basilica to Colosseum by bus via 64 and 118

To get from St. Peter's Basilica to Colosseum in Roma, take the 64 bus from Cavalleggeri/Fornaci station to Ara Coeli/Venice Square station. Next, take the 118 bus from Ara Coeli/Piazza Venezia station to Celio Vibenna station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is €1.50. The bus schedule from St. Peter's Basilica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Colosseum on the Moovit app.

36min€1.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6464
Bus - 118118
Walk to Colosseum
Leaves from Cavalleggeri/Fornaci

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cavalleggeri/Fornaci
    ID 78026
    400 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6464
    Wait for bus
    64
    Termini (Metro A-Metro B-Railway)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ara Coeli/Venice Square
    ID 80610
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ara Coeli/Piazza Venezia
    ID 80237
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Appia/Villa Dei Quintili
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Celio Vibenna
    ID 70744
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Colosseum
    Walk to
    Colosseum
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from St. Peter's Basilica to Colosseum

The distance between St. Peter's Basilica, Roma and Colosseum, Roma is approximately 4.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 34 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St. Peter's Basilica to Colosseum by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Roma – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from St. Peter's Basilica to Colosseum

To check the bus schedule from St. Peter's Basilica to Colosseum using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (St. Peter's Basilica) and destination (Colosseum), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from St. Peter's Basilica to Colosseum by bus via 64 and 118

To get from St. Peter's Basilica to Colosseum in Roma, take the 64 bus from Cavalleggeri/Fornaci station to Ara Coeli/Venice Square station. Next, take the 118 bus from Ara Coeli/Piazza Venezia station to Celio Vibenna station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is €1.50. The bus schedule from St. Peter's Basilica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Colosseum on the Moovit app.

36min€1.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6464
Bus - 118118
Walk to Colosseum
Leaves from Cavalleggeri/Fornaci

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cavalleggeri/Fornaci
    ID 78026
    400 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6464
    Wait for bus
    64
    Termini (Metro A-Metro B-Railway)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ara Coeli/Venice Square
    ID 80610
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ara Coeli/Piazza Venezia
    ID 80237
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Appia/Villa Dei Quintili
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Celio Vibenna
    ID 70744
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Colosseum
    Walk to
    Colosseum
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from St. Peter's Basilica to Colosseum?

    The fastest way takes 34 minutes, using Bus line 62 Tiburtina (Metro-Station) - Castel Sant'Angelo, Bus line 85.

  • What is the alternative route to get from St. Peter's Basilica to Colosseum?

    The alternative route takes 36 minutes, using Bus line 64, Bus line Capannelle Hippodrome Circular - Appia Antica - Venezia Square.

  • Is there a direct bus between St. Peter's Basilica and Colosseum?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from St. Peter's Basilica to Colosseum?

    The 62 bus line goes from Cavalleggeri/Fornaci station near St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and Lazio to Tiburtina Station (Metro B) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Tiburtina Station (Metro B) station near Colosseum in Roma.

  • How long does it take to travel from St. Peter's Basilica to Colosseum by bus?

    The total travel time between St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and Lazio and Colosseum in Roma by bus is about 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near St. Peter's Basilica to get to Colosseum?

    Get on the 62 bus from the Cavalleggeri/Fornaci stop near St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and Lazio.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between St. Peter's Basilica and Colosseum?

    Get off the bus at the Tiburtina Station (Metro B) stop, which is closest to Colosseum in Roma.

  • How much is the bus fare from St. Peter's Basilica to Colosseum?

    The ride from St. Peter's Basilica to Colosseum costs €1.50.

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