Find out when the buses start rolling and how late they run so you don't get stranded after your gelato.
Today: Closed
Opens in 8h 41m
| Day | Hours | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM | Open |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM | Open |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM | Open |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM | Open |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM | Open |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM | Open |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM | Open |
High Season (Spring & Summer)
04/01 – 09/30
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Low Season (Autumn & Winter)
10/01 – 03/31
10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
August (High Season)
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Christmas Eve Early Close
12/24/2025 – 12/24/2025
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
New Year’s Eve Early Close
12/31/2025 – 12/31/2025
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
New Year's Day
01/01
Closed (but special opening 10:00-17:30 in 2026)
Labour Day
05/01
Closed
Victory in Europe Day (Morning)
05/08
Closed Morning
Bastille Day
07/14
Closed Morning
Armistice Day (Morning)
11/11
Closed Morning
Christmas Day
12/25
Closed
Buses stop running earlier than you might think—usually around 6 or 7 PM. Check the last departure time from your specific stop.
Early morning (first bus) or late afternoon are the best times to ride. Mid-day in summer can be very hot on the top deck.
Essential for combo tickets that include the Colosseum or Vatican, as entry slots for those monuments sell out weeks in advance.
State museums (including the Colosseum) are free on the first Sunday of the month, but crowds are enormous. The bus still requires a ticket.