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Visiting the Vatican Museums is one of the most fascinating experiences to have in Rome, and fortunately it is easy to get there by various means of transport. Here is a complete guide on how to get to the Vatican Museums, using metro, bus, train, and more.

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Getting to the Vatican Museums by Metro

The quickest way to reach the Vatican Museums is with the metro line A (red). The nearest stop is Octavian - St. Peter's - Vatican Museumswhich is about a 10-minute walk from the entrance to the museums.

  • From Termini: Take line A towards Battistini and get off at Ottaviano.
  • From the Spanish Steps: Here too you can take the A line, always in the direction of Battistini, and get off at Ottaviano.

Once you get off at the Ottaviano stop, follow the signs for the Vatican Museums and in a few minutes you will be in front of the entrance.

Getting to the Vatican Museums by bus

Rome offers several bus lines that stop near the Vatican Museums. Here are the main lines:

  • Routes 49, 32, 81, 982: These buses will take you directly to the entrance of the museums.
  • Lines 492, 990They stop a few minutes' walk from the Vatican Museums.

If you prefer an even more convenient option, there are tour buses that make stops near the Vatican Museums, such as the Hop-On Hop-Off buses.

Getting to the Vatican Museums by Train

You can also get to the Vatican Museums by train, getting off at the station Rome St Peter's. From there, you will have to walk about 15 minutes to the entrance of the museums.

If you are coming from outside Rome, you can take one of the regional trains (Trenitalia) and get off at Roma San Pietro. The walk is pleasant and will allow you to admire St Peter's dome along the way.

Getting to the Vatican Museums on Foot

If you are in the centre of Rome, you can also consider walking to the Vatican Museums. For example:

  • From St Peter's Square: The Vatican Museums are about a 10-15 minute walk away. Just follow the Vatican walls in a northerly direction.
  • From Castel Sant'Angelo: Another pleasant walk of about 20 minutes along Via della Conciliazione.

Getting to the Vatican Museums by Car or Taxi

Taxis are a convenient and quick solution, especially if you are in a hurry. You can get one anywhere in the city or book it via app. A ride from Termini to the Vatican Museums costs around 10-15 euros.

If you prefer to drive, please note that parking in the Vatican Museum area may be limited. However, there are some private car parks nearby, such as those in Tunis Street o Via Angelo Emo.

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