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How to get from Ostia Antica to Colosseum by bus, metro and train?

By bus, metro and train

To get from Ostia Antica to Colosseum in Roma, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one metro line: take the COTRAL bus from Ostia | Vico Tor Boacciana station to Ostia | Via Azzorre (Lido Nord) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FC2 train and finally take the B metro from Basilica San Paolo station to Colosseo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min.

66min
Walk to bus stationBus - COTRAL
Bus - COTRAL
Train - FC2
Metro - B
Walk to Colosseum
Leaves from Ostia | Vico Tor Boacciana

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ostia | Vico Tor Boacciana
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - COTRAL
    Wait for bus
    COTRAL
    Ostia | Stazione Lido Centro
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ostia | Via Azzorre (Lido Nord)
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lido Nord
    ID 50171
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FC2
    Wait for train
    FC2
    Roma Porta S. Paolo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Basilica San Paolo
    ID 99152
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Basilica San Paolo
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Jonio
  • 9
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Colosseo
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colosseum
    Walk to
    Colosseum
    310 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By metro and train

To get from Ostia Antica to Colosseum in Roma, take the FC2 train from Ostia Antica station to Basilica San Paolo station. Next, take the B metro from Basilica San Paolo station to Colosseo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Walk to train station
Train - FC2
Metro - B
Walk to Colosseum
Leaves from Ostia Antica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ostia Antica
    ID 50188
    1.42 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Train - FC2
    Wait for train
    FC2
    Roma Porta S. Paolo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Basilica San Paolo
    ID 99152
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Basilica San Paolo
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Jonio
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Colosseo
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Colosseum
    Walk to
    Colosseum
    310 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ostia Antica to Colosseum

The distance between Ostia Antica, Roma and Colosseum, Roma is approximately 28.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ostia Antica to Colosseum by bus, metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Roma – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Ostia Antica

Ostia Antica is located at Ostia Antica, Roma and the nearest public transit station is Ostia | Vico Tor Boacciana.

Train stations close to Ostia Antica:

  • Ostia Antica
  • Lido Nord
  • Lido Centro

Bus stations close to Ostia Antica:

  • Ostia | Vico Tor Boacciana
  • Fiumicino | Ponte Della Scafa
  • Romagnoli/Civico 515

Public transit stations close to Colosseum, Roma

Colosseum is located at Colosseum, Roma and the nearest public transit station is Cavour/Ricci.

Metro stations close to Colosseum:

  • Colosseo
  • Cavour
  • Vittorio Emanuele

Bus stations close to Colosseum:

  • Cavour/Ricci
  • Celio Vibenna
  • S. Gregorio

By metro and train

To get from Ostia Antica to Colosseum in Roma, take the FC2 train from Ostia Antica station to Basilica San Paolo station. Next, take the B metro from Basilica San Paolo station to Colosseo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Walk to train station
Train - FC2
Metro - B
Walk to Colosseum
Leaves from Ostia Antica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ostia Antica
    ID 50188
    1.42 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Train - FC2
    Wait for train
    FC2
    Roma Porta S. Paolo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Basilica San Paolo
    ID 99152
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Basilica San Paolo
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Jonio
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Colosseo
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Colosseum
    Walk to
    Colosseum
    310 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ostia Antica to Colosseum?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line COTRAL, Bus line FC2, Bus line B.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ostia Antica to Colosseum?

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line FC2, Bus line B.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ostia Antica and Colosseum in Roma?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ostia Antica to Colosseum in Roma?

    The COTRAL bus line goes from Ostia | Vico Tor Boacciana station near Ostia Antica to Ostia | Stazione Lido Centro station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line till Ostia | Stazione Lido Centro station near Colosseum in Roma

  • How long does it take to travel from Ostia Antica to Colosseum in Roma by bus, train and metro?

    The total travel time between Ostia Antica and Colosseum in Roma by bus, train and metro is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ostia Antica to get to Colosseum in Roma?

    Get on the COTRAL bus from the Ostia | Vico Tor Boacciana stop near Ostia Antica in Roma.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ostia Antica and Colosseum in Roma?

    Get off the bus at the Ostia | Stazione Lido Centro station, which is closest to Colosseum in Roma.

  • When is the first train from Ostia Antica to Colosseum in Roma?

    The first train from Ostia Antica to Colosseum in Roma is MetroMare | Roma Porta S. Paolo - C.Colombo. It leaves the Ostia Antica station at 7:26 AM.

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