Public Transport — San Giovanni
Find metro, bus and train stops in San Giovanni. Around the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano (the Pope's cathedral) and the Holy Stairs. Lively shopping street Via Appia Nuova. Metro A.
Public transport in San Giovanni is operated by ATAC and integrated with regional buses, trams and the metro. A single BIT ticket (€1.50) is valid 100 minutes across all modes; a 24h pass is €7 and a 72h tourist pass €18. The map below shows every metro stop, tram line and major bus stop in and around San Giovanni.
Practical tips in San Giovanni
- Buy tickets at tabaccherie, metro stations or via the MyCicero / Tabnet app — they cost the same.
- Validate paper tickets in the yellow machines on the bus or at metro turnstiles — fine for non-validation is €50.
- Contactless cards work directly on buses, trams and metro turnstiles (€1.50 per tap, capped at €7/day).
- Metro runs 05:30–23:30 (Sat until 01:30). Night buses (N-series) cover most of the city after metro closure.
- Pickpockets target bus 64 (Termini–Vatican) and bus 40 — keep your bag in front of you.
Transport in San Giovanni
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get to San Giovanni by metro?
Check the map above for the nearest metro station to San Giovanni. Rome has 3 metro lines: A (red), B (blue) and C (green). A single trip costs €1.50 (BIT ticket) and is valid 100 minutes for transfers within the system.
Can I use contactless payment on transport in San Giovanni?
Yes. ATAC buses, trams and metro turnstiles accept contactless Visa/Mastercard directly — €1.50 per tap, capped at €7/day. Each rider needs their own card; no sharing across passengers.
How late does public transport run in San Giovanni?
Metro runs until 23:30 (Sat until 01:30). After that, the N-series night buses serve major routes including Termini, San Giovanni and the historic center. Frequency drops to 30–60 min between buses.