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International phone prefix: +39 Mobile phone operators US—US cell phoned must be tri- or quad-band to be used in Italy. Some US service providers offer international roaming. Contact your provider for details. UK—Cell phones are compatible within the Italian network. Most UK service providers offer international roaming. Contact your provider for details. Pre-paid SIM cards can be used with unlocked, compatible phones. Networks: TIM, Vodafone, and Wind. Main bus terminals: Termini Station, Piazza Venezia, Largo Argentina. Buses and trams: Tel 064695. Metro lines A, B, and C operate daily, 5:30am–11:30pm, Sat until 1:30am. Single ticket: €1.50; valid 100 minutes on one or more buses and/or one metro ride. Validate ticket on bus or upon entering metro. 1-day pass: €8,50; 2-day pass: €15; 3-day pass: €22; 7-day pass: €29. Tickets available at ticket machines, bars, tobacconists, and newsstands. Info atac.roma.it and romamobilita.it. Taxis White cabs can be found in taxi stands or hailed. Authorized taxis (beware of fake taxis offering service at stations) can be called at: 064994, 063570, 066645, 06555, 0688177. €55 fixed fare between Fiumicino and center; €40 between Ciampino and center. Apps like FREENOW and itTaxi are also available for download on your smart-phone. Airport Transfers To Fiumicino and Ciampino Airport (by train and coach): non-stop Leonardo Express departs Termini Station and arrives inside Fiumicino Airport. 31 mins. €14 one-way. Trains also run to and from Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina stations, €8 one-way. trenitalia.com

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Last update: 2026-11