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Citymapper vs Rome2Rio: catalog facts
Citymapper	Rome2Rio
Best for: Commuters and visitors getting around big cities by public transport	Best for: Working out how to travel between two places before booking
Free + paid options Free to use, with some features reserved for the paid CLUB membership.	Free Free to use; the site shows ads and partner offers.
Android, iOS, Web	Web
Covers more than 400 major cities Live bus locations, traffic and diversions All 3 strengths for Citymapper Covers more than 400 major cities Live bus locations, traffic and diversions Available on iPhone, Android and the web	Compares plane, train, bus, ferry and car in one search Large database of routes and operators worldwide All 4 strengths for Rome2Rio Compares plane, train, bus, ferry and car in one search Large database of routes and operators worldwide Works for addresses, towns and landmarks, not only cities No account needed to search
Only covers larger transit cities Some features require a CLUB membership All 3 limitations for Citymapper Only covers larger transit cities Some features require a CLUB membership Shows advertising	Uses cookies and personalised advertising Bookings happen on partner sites, not in the planner itself
Downloadable app, Web application	Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Citymapper citymapper.com play.google.com/store/apps/details apps.apple.com/us/app/citymapper-all-live-transit/id4694632… Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Rome2Rio rome2rio.com Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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