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Rome transport pass: what is included, how activation works and when validity starts

Rome transport pass

A Conet Pass for Rome covers metro, bus and tram across the urban network. Every pass includes a one-way airport shuttle to Fiumicino. Validity starts from first use. Tickets can be downloaded from your arrival date onwards. Activation requires the Wetaxi app. Children up to 10 travel free.

Rome’s public transport network covers the entire urban area with metro lines, buses, trams and local urban trains. For visitors who plan to move around the city across multiple days, a Conet Pass removes the need to buy individual tickets at machines, manage different fare zones or calculate per-journey costs. You pay once before you leave, and the pass works from the moment you first use it.

This guide covers exactly what the Rome Conet Pass includes, which transport lines it covers, how activation works step by step, how long each pass option stays valid, and what to expect around the airport shuttle.

What is covered by the Rome Conet Pass

The Rome Conet Pass gives unlimited access to all public transport within the urban area. This includes:

  • Metro: lines A, B and C, which connect Termini, the Vatican area, Colosseo, Spagna, and the main residential and tourist districts.
  • Buses: the full urban bus network, which covers areas not reached by metro, including Trastevere, Prati and the historic center.
  • Trams: tram lines operating across central and semi-central districts.
  • Urban trains: local rail lines within the urban fare zone, where applicable.
  • Airport shuttle: every pass includes a one-way journey to or from Fiumicino Airport (Leonardo da Vinci). You choose the direction when you use it: outbound or return.
  • Bike sharing: an Uber Lime credit is included with every pass.
  • Taxi credit: €5 Wetaxi credit included.

Not included: regional trains, the Leonardo Express, and connections to Ciampino Airport unless specified in your package. Always check your booking confirmation for the exact inclusions. Children up to 10 years of age travel free on all Rome public transport when accompanied by a paying adult.

Pass durations available for Rome

Conet Pass for Rome is available in the following durations:

  • One-way ticket: valid for 100 minutes from the moment of first validation. Useful for a single journey, but not for multiple trips across a day.
  • 1-day pass: valid for 24 hours from first use. If you first use it on Friday at 11:00 am, it expires on Saturday at 11:00 am.
  • 2-day pass: valid for 48 hours from first activation. If you activate it Monday at 5:00 pm, it remains valid until Wednesday at 5:00 pm.
  • 3-day pass: valid for 72 hours from first activation. If activated Monday at 5:00 pm, it remains valid until Thursday at 5:00 pm.
  • 5-day pass: structured as 48 hours plus 72 hours (120 hours total) from first activation. If activated Monday at 5:00 pm, it remains valid until Saturday at 5:00 pm.
  • 7-day pass: valid for 7 consecutive calendar days from first activation.

Validity runs continuously, including overnight. There is no cut-off at midnight — the pass stays active for the full counted hours from the moment you first tap in.

When does the validity start and when can I download my ticket?

Validity starts from first use, not from the date of purchase. The pass only begins counting down the moment you first board any valid transport line. However, it is important to enter your correct arrival date at the time of purchase: tickets are available for download from that date onwards. If you enter an incorrect arrival date, you may not be able to download your ticket when you need it.

The travel date does not lock the validity, it determines from which date the ticket becomes downloadable. Enter the date you actually plan to arrive in Rome, and download your ticket from that day.

The airport shuttle: included, open date, one direction

Every Rome Conet Pass includes a one-way journey to or from Fiumicino Airport (Leonardo da Vinci, FCO) via SIT Bus Shuttle. The shuttle ticket is separate from the urban transport pass and operates as an open-date ticket — you can use it on any day, regardless of when your urban pass is active. You decide the direction when you use it: either from the airport into the city on arrival, or from the city to the airport on departure. One ticket, one journey, your choice.

Fiumicino shuttle is operated by SIT Bus Shuttle. Buses depart from Terminal 3 at Rome Fiumicino Airport and arrive at Via Marsala 5 in front of Termini Station. The route stops at Circonvallazione Aurelia (Vatican area) before reaching Termini. First departure from the airport is around 8:30 am; last departure from Termini is around 7:55 pm. Journey time is approximately 45 to 60 minutes depending on traffic.

Ciampino Airport connections are not included as standard, check your booking confirmation to see if your package covers this.

What to do if you have not received your confirmation email

Check your spam or junk folder first. If the email is not there, you can recover your booking at Ticket Recovery using the email address and name provided at purchase. The same tool lets you change your selected travel date or download tickets directly. If you entered an incorrect arrival date at the time of booking, use the recovery tool to update it before your trip.

Additional inclusions: eSIM, bike sharing, tour discounts and more

Every Conet Pass for Rome includes a set of benefits delivered automatically with your pass, at no extra cost.

  • Free Ubigi eSIM with 500 MB preloaded: delivered directly in your confirmation email. Activate it on the Ubigi website before or during your trip to stay connected without a local SIM.
  • Uber Lime bike and scooter sharing, included with every pass. Open the Uber app, go to Payment Options, choose “Other,” then “Gift Card,” and enter the promocode from your confirmation email.
  • €5 Wetaxi taxi credit: redeemable on a single Wetaxi ride booked through the Wetaxi app, with a guaranteed upfront price.
  • 10% off attraction tickets via Tiqets: covering Rome’s main museums and cultural sites. The discount is applied when booking through the Tiqets platform using the code included in your pass.
  • 10% off luggage storage via Stow Your Bags: useful on arrival or departure days when you need to move around the city hands-free.
  • €5 gym access voucher via Boddy Travel: redeemable at partner gyms in selected European cities through the Boddy Travel platform.
  • 10% off FlixBus intercity routes in Italy: a discount code redeemable on FlixBus routes across the national network, useful if you are continuing your trip to another Italian city.

Frequently asked questions

Does every pass include the Fiumicino airport shuttle?

Yes. All Rome Conet Pass options (1-day, 2-day, 3-day, 5-day and 7-day) include a one-way shuttle journey to or from Fiumicino Airport. The shuttle is an open-date ticket and can be used independently of your urban pass validity.

Does the pass cover the Leonardo Express train to Fiumicino airport?

No. The Leonardo Express is a Trenitalia service and requires a separate ticket. The included airport connection is the SIT Bus Shuttle.

Can I download my ticket before my travel date?

The pass is valid from first use. To download your tickets, make sure you have entered the correct arrival date at the time of purchase, tickets are available for download from that date onwards.

What happens if I miss my travel date?

The travel date you entered at booking is indicative and does not affect validity. The pass activates when you first use it, regardless of the date originally selected. Remember however to enter your correct arrival date at purchase, as tickets can only be downloaded from that date onwards.

Are there discounts for seniors, groups or families?

Conet Pass does not currently offer category-specific discounts. Children up to 10 years old travel free.

Can I get a refund?

Refunds and cancellations are not available as standard, since the booking ID is generated at the moment of purchase. If you have an exceptional case, you can submit a refund request at conetpass.com/refund-request.

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