How to get to the Vatican Museums
Where is the Vatican located?
The Vatican is located about 5km from the centre of Rome. The museums inside are easily accessible by public transport.
You can take the metro, train, bus or 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 on Italian territory (despite being part of the Vatican State), precisely in viale Vaticano 6 in Rome.
How do I get to the Vatican Museums by metro?
From Termini Station, take the Metro line A in the direction of Battistini. The closest stops to the Vatican Museums are Ottaviano-Musei Vaticani and Cipro, about ten minutes' walk away.
How do I get to the Vatican Museums by bus?
The number 49 bus stop is in front of the entrance to the Vatican Museums.
Lines 32, 81 and 982 stop at Piazza Risorgimento, which is a 5-minute walk away.
Where can I park to visit the Vatican Museums?
If you come to the Vatican Museums by car, there are private garages and paid car parks in Viale Vaticano and the surrounding streets.
How do I get from Termini Station to the Vatican Museums?
From Termini Station you can easily reach the Vatican Museums by taking the Metro line A in the direction of Battistini. The Ottaviano stop is about 7 minutes away from the entrance to the museums.
How do I get to the Vatican Museums from the airport?
If you arrive by plane, you can get to Rome's main railway station, Termini, from where you can take a bus, metro or taxi to the Vatican Museums.