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How To Get To The Vatican Museums & St. Peter's Basilica?
Vatican TicketsDirections
Where is the Vatican?
Address: Città del Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City
Situated about 5 km from the heart of Rome, on the West bank of the River Tiber, the Vatican is an independent city-state and an enclave inside Rome. Visitors can use a variety of transport options to visit the Vatican.
Closest Landmark: Castel Sant'Angelo (2.1 km)
Plan Your Visit to Vatican MuseumsGetting to the Vatican by public transportation
By metro
By bus
By train
By tram
Travel time: 11 -15 mins
Closest station: Ottaviano-S. Pietro Station
Timings: The metro runs from 5:30 AM to 11:30 PM between Sunday to Thursday; on Friday and Saturday the metro runs from 5:30 AM to 1:30 AM.
Board a metro on Line A of Rome’s metro system and get off at the Ottaviano-S. Pietro station.. From here, it’s just a 5-minute walk to St. Peter’s Square.
Alternatively, you can get off at Lepanto station. You can stroll through and shop at Cola di Rienzo street, before heading to the Vatican Museums. The Cipro Station, also on Line A, is located in close proximity to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.
Travel time: 29 mins
Closest stop: V.Le Vaticano/Musei Vaticani
Timings: Regular buses run from 5:30 AM to 12 AM; night buses run between 12 AM to 5:30 AM.
Bus 49 stops in the square in front of the Vatican Museums. You can also take buses 40 and 64; both depart from Roma Termini. Bus 40 stops at Piazza Pia, right next to the Vatican, about 10 minutes walking distance from St. Peter’s Square. Bus 64 stops at Terminal Gianicolo or Holy Spirit Hospital, each about 10-12 minutes walking distance from St. Peter’s Square.
Buses 32, 81, and 982, stop at Piazza del Risorgimento. You can also board buses 492 or 990, which stop at Via Leone IV / Via degli Scipioni.
Travel time: 36 mins
Closest station: St. Pietro
Timings: The first train departs Roma Termini at 5:35 AM, after which a train departs every 30 minutes. The last train leaves Rome Termini at 10:35 PM.
Vatican City has its own train station: St. Pietro. You can board the RE 12524 towards Civitavecchia or RE 4134 towards Pisa Centrale from Roma Termini and get off at St. Pietro, located about 10 minutes from St. Peter’s Square.
Travel time: 53 minutes
Closest stop: Piazza del Risorgimento
Timings: Trams run from 5:30 AM to 12 AM every day,
Take line number 19 which starts from Gerani. Alight at Piazza del Risorgimento, just outside the Vatican City walls. A quick 7-minute walk from here will take you to the Vatican Museum.
Getting to the Vatican by car
Travel time: 19 mins
To drive down from Rome, the fastest route would be to drive via Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. You can also head to the Vatican via Viale del Muro Torto to avoid tolls; however, this route will take longer. However, you will not be able to enter the Vatican City in a car unless you’re there on official business.
Parking facilities near Vatican
- Parking Prati, on Piazza Unità, 62 – 193 is located close to the Vatican City. You will need to leave your keys at the Prati Car Park.
- Garage San Pietro, on Via di Santa Maria alle Fornaci, 26 – 165. The car park is a 5-minute walk away from Vatican City.
- Vespasian Garage: Located at a walking distance from the Vatican, the Vespasian Garage hourly, daily, nightly, and monthly parking fares.
Walk to Vatican
Travel time: 28 mins
If you are not in a hurry, walking is a great way to reach Vatican City from Rome. This is not only budget-friendly, it is also a great way to sightsee.
If your starting point is the Piazza Navona, you should take the Via de Coronari road that is lined with shops and cafes and turn right onto Via di Panico.
At the end of the Via di Panico, you will find a public crossing that will lead you to Ponte Sant'Angelo. Cross the bridge and turn left in front of the Castel Sant'Angelo. A straight road, Via della Conciliazione, connects Sant Angelo with St Peter's Square.
Vatican ticket options
Frequently asked questions about Vatican Museums' location
Where is the Vatican Museums located?
The Vatican Museums is located in Vatican City, an independent city-state enclave surrounded by Rome, at at 00120 Vatican City.
Where exactly is Vatican within Rome?
Vatican City is situated to the northwest of central Rome. It is easily accessible and well-connected to the rest of the city.
How do I travel from Rome to Vatican City?
To travel from Rome to Vatican City, you can use public transportation options, such as the metro, train, tram, or bus. You can also drive down to the Vatican from Rome, or walk it up.
What is the easiest way to reach Vatican Museums?
The easiest and quickest way to reach the Vatican Museums would be to take the Metro. Line A of the Metro will take you to Ottaviano-S. Pietro station, which is located right outside Vatican City.
Which is the closest bus stop to Vatican Museums?
V.Le Vaticano/Musei Vaticani is the closest bus top to Vatican Museums.
Which is the closest train station to Vatican Museums?
St. Pietro, located a 10 minute-walk away from St Peter's Square is the closest train station to Vatican Museums.
Is parking available near the Vatican Museums?
Yes, there are many paid parking facilities near the Vatican Museums like the Prati Car Park, the Vespasian Garage, etc.
What is the closest tram station to Vatican Museums?
Piazza del Risorgimento, located a 7-minute walk away from the Vatican, is the closest tram station.
What is the distance between Vatican City and Rome?
The distance between Vatican City and central Rome is relatively short, usually just a few kilometers. The exact distance depends on your starting point in Rome. If we consider Rome Termini as the starting point, the approximate distance from Rome Termini to Vatican City is around 4 kilometers, and the journey can be easily covered by various means of transportation, such as buses, taxis, the Rome Metro, or even on foot.
How can I get from Vatican to Rome?
You can easily travel from Vatican City to Rome by various means of transportation, including buses, taxis, and the Rome Metro. The most common route is to take public transportation or a taxi.
