How to get from Roman Forum to Vatican Museums by bus?

From Roman Forum to Vatican Museums by bus

To get from Roman Forum to Vatican Museums in Rome and Lazio, take the 87 bus from Fori Imperiali/Campidoglio station to Plebiscito station. Next, take the 492 bus from Plebiscito station to Bastioni Di Michelangelo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is €1.50.

37min€1.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Bus - 492492
Walk to Vatican Museums
Leaves from Fori Imperiali/Campidoglio

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fori Imperiali/Campidoglio
    ID 70342
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Giulio Cesare/Lepanto (Ma)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plebiscito
    ID 81964
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 492492
    Wait for bus
    492
    Staz.ne Metro Cipro (Ma)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bastioni Di Michelangelo
    ID 71964
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to Vatican Museums
    Walk to
    Vatican Museums
    640 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Roman Forum to Vatican Museums by bus via 87 and 49

To get from Roman Forum to Vatican Museums in Rome and Lazio, take the 87 bus from Fori Imperiali/Campidoglio station to P.za Cavour station. Next, take the 49 bus from P.za Cavour station to V.le Vaticano/Musei Vaticani station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is €1.50.

47min€1.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Bus - 4949
Walk to Vatican Museums
Leaves from Fori Imperiali/Campidoglio

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fori Imperiali/Campidoglio
    ID 70342
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Giulio Cesare/Lepanto (Ma)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    P.za Cavour
    ID 70190
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    P.za Cavour
    ID 81823
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Ospedale S. Filippo Neri (H)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    V.le Vaticano/Musei Vaticani
    ID 73241
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Vatican Museums
    Walk to
    Vatican Museums
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Roman Forum to Vatican Museums

The distance between Roman Forum, Rome and Lazio and Vatican Museums, Rome and Lazio is approximately 4.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Roman Forum to Vatican Museums by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Rome and Lazio – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Roman Forum

Roman Forum is located at 00186 Roma, Rome and Lazio and the nearest public transit station is Fori Imperiali/Campidoglio.

Metro stations close to Roman Forum:

  • Colosseo

Bus stations close to Roman Forum:

  • Fori Imperiali/Campidoglio
  • Ara Coeli/P.Za Venezia
  • Teatro Marcello

Public transit stations close to Vatican Museums, Rome and Lazio

Vatican Museums is located at Vatican Museums, Rome and Lazio and the nearest public transit station is Bastioni Di Michelangelo.

Metro stations close to Vatican Museums:

  • Cipro
  • Ottaviano

Train stations close to Vatican Museums:

  • Valle Aurelia
  • Roma San Pietro

Bus stations close to Vatican Museums:

  • Bastioni Di Michelangelo
  • Leone IV
  • V.le Vaticano/Musei Vaticani

Related Routes

Alternative route from Roman Forum to Vatican Museums by bus via 87 and 49

To get from Roman Forum to Vatican Museums in Rome and Lazio, take the 87 bus from Fori Imperiali/Campidoglio station to P.za Cavour station. Next, take the 49 bus from P.za Cavour station to V.le Vaticano/Musei Vaticani station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is €1.50.

47min€1.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Bus - 4949
Walk to Vatican Museums
Leaves from Fori Imperiali/Campidoglio

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fori Imperiali/Campidoglio
    ID 70342
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Giulio Cesare/Lepanto (Ma)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    P.za Cavour
    ID 70190
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    P.za Cavour
    ID 81823
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Ospedale S. Filippo Neri (H)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    V.le Vaticano/Musei Vaticani
    ID 73241
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Vatican Museums
    Walk to
    Vatican Museums
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Roman Forum to Vatican Museums?

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Bus line 87, Bus line 492.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Roman Forum to Vatican Museums?

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 87, Bus line 49.

  • Is there a direct bus between Roman Forum and Vatican Museums?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Roman Forum to Vatican Museums?

    The 87 bus line goes from Fori Imperiali/Campidoglio station near Roman Forum in Roma to Giulio Cesare/Lepanto (Ma) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Giulio Cesare/Lepanto (Ma) station near Vatican Museums in Rome and Lazio.

  • How long does it take to travel from Roman Forum to Vatican Museums by bus?

    The total travel time between Roman Forum in Roma and Vatican Museums in Rome and Lazio by bus is about 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Roman Forum to get to Vatican Museums?

    Get on the 87 bus from the Fori Imperiali/Campidoglio stop near Roman Forum in Roma.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Roman Forum and Vatican Museums?

    Get off the bus at the Giulio Cesare/Lepanto (Ma) stop, which is closest to Vatican Museums in Rome and Lazio.

  • When is the last bus from Roman Forum to Vatican Museums?

    The last bus from Roman Forum in Roma to Vatican Museums in Rome and Lazio is the Mazzacurati - Termini (MA-MB-FS) line. It leaves the Quattro Novembre/S. Apostoli stop at 4:34 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Roman Forum to Vatican Museums?

    The ride from Roman Forum to Vatican Museums costs €1.50.