Line C
Colosseo ↔ Monte Compatri/Pantano · automated metro — Monte Compatri/Pantano ↔ Colosseo. 24 stations.
Line C in Detail
Line C is part of the Rome Metro, operated by ATAC. It runs from Monte Compatri/Pantano to Colosseo, serves 24 stations, and is fully automated and driverless, with trains running every few minutes without the need for a schedule. You can transfer to other lines at the main transfer stations: Termini (A/B), San Giovanni (A/C), Colosseo (B/C), and Bologna (B/B1).
The stations on the line
Timetable and frequency of the Line C
| Direction | First train | Last train | Trains/day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Thursday | |||
| Colosseo/Fori Imperiali | 5:30 AM | 11:30 PM | 116 |
| Pantano | 5:30 AM | 11:30 PM | 115 |
| Friday | |||
| Colosseo/Fori Imperiali | 5:30 AM | 1:30 AM | 127 |
| Pantano | 5:30 AM | 1:30 AM | 128 |
| Saturday | |||
| Colosseo/Fori Imperiali | 5:30 AM | 1:30 AM | 127 |
| Pantano | 5:30 AM | 1:30 AM | 128 |
| Sunday | |||
| Colosseo/Fori Imperiali | 5:30 AM | 11:30 PM | 116 |
| Pantano | 5:30 AM | 11:30 PM | 115 |
Figures taken from Atac's official GTFS (August 2026 edition), measured on a real day of each type. The ranges are the 10th–90th percentile band of the gaps, not the best-case headline figure.
Line C is Rome’s automated, driverless subway line. Starting December 16, 2025, it will reach Colosseo, connecting with Line B. Its downtown stations are “museum stations” that house artifacts unearthed during archaeological excavations.
Transfers and Connections
Frequently Asked Questions
Line C is one of the lines of the Rome Metro, operated by ATAC. It runs from Monte Compatri/Pantano to Colosseo and serves 24 stations.
The entire trip from Monte Compatri/Pantano to Colosseo takes about 37 minutes, depending on the time of day, stops, and layover times.
The first trains leave the terminals around 5:30 AM. The last one leaves about 11:30 PM Sunday to Thursday and 1:30 AM on Friday and Saturday. The frequency stays at 5–12 min all day. When the metro closes the nMC night bus takes over.
The metro transfer stations are Termini (Lines A/B), San Giovanni (A/C), Colosseo (B/C), and Bologna (B/B1). At many stations, you’ll also find connections to buses, trams, and regional trains.