How to get to the Vatican Museums
Where is the Vatican located?
The Vatican is located about 5km from the center of Rome. The museums, which are located inside, are easily accessible by public transport.
You can choose between the subway, the train, the bus or the tram. You can also drive to the Vatican or walk and enjoy Rome.
Where is the entrance to the Vatican Museums?
The entrance to the Vatican Museums is located in Italian territory (despite being part of the Vatican State), precisely in viale Vaticano 6 in Rome.
How to get to the Vatican Museums by metro?
Starting from Termini Station, take the Metro Line A towards Battistini. The closest stops to the Vatican Museums are about ten minutes away on foot and are Ottaviano-Musei Vaticani and Cipro.
How to get to the Vatican Museums by bus?
In front of the entrance to the Vatican Museums is the stop for line 49.
Lines 32, 81 and 982 terminate in Piazza Risorgimento, which is a 5-minute walk away.
Where to park to visit the Vatican Museums?
Those who use the car to get to the Vatican Museums will find private garages and paid parking lots in Viale Vaticano and in the nearby streets.
How to get from Termini Station to the Vatican Museums?
From Termini station you can easily reach the Vatican Museums using the metro line A towards Battistini. The Ottaviano stop is about 7 minutes away from the entrance of the Museums.
How to get to the Vatican Museums from the airport?
Those arriving in Rome by plane can reach the central station of Roma Termini, where they can take Bus, Metro and Taxi that will take you to the Vatican Museums.