Best Apps for Navigating Buses in Rome
- Anya
- May 4
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 26
Your essential digital toolkit for riding Rome’s public transport like a pro.
Let’s face the truth: Rome's public transportation is a bit like modern art... you don’t always understand it, but you know there’s a system behind it. Luckily, a few clever transportation apps in Rome have made riding buses far more manageable in 2025!
Whether you’re getting around Rome without a car, commuting daily, navigating your way to a gelato stop, or catching a sunset at Gianicolo, here are the best apps for Rome buses to help you travel the Eternal City confidently and stress-free.
Probus Roma
If you only download one Rome-specific app, make it Probus Roma. It’s laser-focused on what really matters: when the bus is coming. Real-time tracking, favorite routes, and nearby stops make it feel like having a Roman friend in your pocket who always knows the right moment to leave.
Features:
Real-time arrival estimates
Route planning and nearby stop locator
Clean, simple interface
📱 Available on: iOS & Android
Moovit
More than just a bus app, Moovit Rome gives you full step-by-step navigation. Whether you're combining bus and metro or walking between sights, it’s smart, smooth, and multilingual.
Features:
Multimodal Rome public transport planner
Live departure boards + delay notifications
Accessibility features for inclusive travel
📱 Available on: iOS & Android
Citymapper
Citymapper Rome might just be the coolest of the bunch. You’ll get real-time routes with travel time estimates, calories burned if you walk, and taxi costs if you're over it.
Features:
Smart, real-world travel time forecasts
Bus + metro + walking route combinations
Live updates + personalized trip tracking
📱 Available on: iOS & Android
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