Accessible Transportation in Rome

Practical guides for getting around Rome with a wheelchair, mobility aid, or other accessibility needs. Airport transfers, public transit, taxis, and scooter rentals.

## Getting Around Rome Rome's public transport is run by ATAC (buses, trams, Metro) and Trenitalia (regional and national rail). Accessibility is a mixed picture. Metro Line C (the newest) is fully accessible with elevators and platform doors at every station. Lines A and B have elevators at some stations but not all, and breakdowns are common. Buses are the most reliable wheelchair-accessible option, as all ATAC routes use low-floor vehicles with ramps. The biggest challenge in Rome is the street surface. Many sidewalks and crossings are paved with sampietrini (cobblestones), which can be rough for wheelchair users. This section covers every transportation option with honest assessments of what works and what does not.

Key Takeaway

Buses and Metro Line C are your most reliable options for wheelchair travel in Rome. Lines A and B have limited step-free stations, so always check the ATAC website or app for current elevator status before planning a Metro trip. The Muoversi a Roma app shows real-time transit information and elevator availability.

## Transportation Guides

Airport Accessibility

Fiumicino (FCO) and Ciampino (CIA) airports. Terminal layout, PRM assistance, the Leonardo Express train, accessible bus transfers, and taxi options to central Rome.

  • Fiumicino (FCO)
  • Ciampino (CIA)
  • PRM Assistance
  • Leonardo Express

Metro

Rome's three Metro lines (A, B, C). Which stations have elevators, platform gaps, how to check elevator status in real time, and staff assistance.

  • Line C Fully Accessible
  • Elevator Status
  • Platform Gaps
  • ATAC App

Buses & Trams

All ATAC buses are low-floor with ramps. The tram network covers several routes. How ramps work, priority wheelchair space, audio announcements, and night bus routes.

  • Low-Floor Buses
  • Ramp Access
  • Tram Network
  • Night Buses

Taxis & Transfers

Accessible taxi services in Rome, wheelchair-accessible vehicles, Uber availability, airport fixed-rate transfers, and booking tips.

  • Accessible Taxis
  • Uber
  • Airport Transfers
  • Wheelchair Vehicles

Trains

Roma Termini and Roma Tiburtina stations. Trenitalia and Italo high-speed services. Sala Blu assistance center for booking wheelchair spaces and platform help.

  • Roma Termini
  • Sala Blu Assistance
  • Trenitalia
  • Wheelchair Spaces

Mobility Scooters

Italian rules for mobility scooters on public transport, rental companies in Rome, cobblestone challenges, sidewalk regulations, and charging locations.

  • Italian Scooter Rules
  • Rental Services
  • Cobblestone Tips
  • Charging Points
## Quick Comparison
Transport Wheelchair Accessible Best For Advance Booking
Buses Yes, all routes Short to medium trips No
Trams Most (low-floor) Select routes No
Metro Line C Yes, all stations East-south crosstown trips No
Metro Lines A & B Some stations only Check elevator status first No
Trains (Trenitalia) Yes, with Sala Blu Day trips, airport, long distance Recommended
Taxis (accessible) Yes, on request Door-to-door travel Recommended

Planning Tip

Use the Muoversi a Roma app (free, available on iOS and Android) before your trip. It shows real-time transit information and elevator status at Metro stations, so you can plan routes that avoid stations with broken elevators. For train travel, contact the Sala Blu assistance center at Roma Termini at least 12 hours before departure to arrange platform help and wheelchair boarding.