Getting Around Naples
✈️ Airport Transfer
- Alibus: Alibus costs €5 and runs about every 10 minutes, stopping at Piazza Garibaldi and the port (Molo Beverello); allow about 15 minutes to the central station or 35 minutes to the port.
- Taxi: Fixed rate €23 to city center (ensure meter or agree price first)
- Private Transfer: Pre-book for €30-50, convenient for hotels
Public Transportation:
Naples has metro, buses, funiculars, and trains. Current published urban fares include €1.30 for a single ANM bus/funicular ride, €1.50 for metro lines 1 and 6, €1.80 for an integrated 90-minute ticket, and €4.50 for an ANM day ticket. Buy tickets at tabacchi, newsstands, or metro stations. Validate before boarding!
- Metro: Line 1 connects major sights (Toledo, Dante, Museo stations). Line 2 links Central Station to Pozzuoli. Stations feature impressive contemporary art.
- Funiculars: Four funicular railways connect downtown to Vomero hill (Centrale, Chiaia, Montesanto, Mergellina)
- Buses: Extensive network but can be crowded and delayed by traffic. Useful for reaching parks and coastal areas.
- Circumvesuviana Train: Essential for Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Sorrento. Runs from Garibaldi Station (near Central Station). Not covered by city tickets.
Taxis & Rideshare:
Official taxis are white with taxi light. Use taxi stands or call +39 081 8888. Uber available but limited. Agree on price before longer trips or use meter.
Walking:
The historic center is best explored on foot. Streets are narrow, crowded, and often cobblestoned. Wear comfortable shoes. Be alert for scooters and traffic.
Apps: Use ANM GO, ANM’s official app for route planning, live bus locations and tickets; Google Maps works well for navigation.