TRANSFER FROM NAPLES TO ISCHIA
Latest page update: 6 January 2025
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The last part of your journey: the transfer from Naples to Ischia can be undertaken in a variety of different ways which are explained in-depth further down the page.
Using public transport you can take the Alibus service which serves Naples Airport as well as the main train station in the city: Napoli Stazione Centrale. The Alibus runs in a loop from the airport to the train station and on to the hydrofoil port at Beverello from where you take the crossing to Ischia. You can also choose to do this journey via private transfer which os more expensive but comes with a number of benefits. |
Beverello Port in Naples
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TRANSFER FROM NAPLES TO ISCHIA
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FROM NAPLES CAPODICHINO AIRPORT TO ISCHIA
To reach Ischia from Naples Capodichino airport you must head towards one of the maritime ports of Beverello or Porta di Massa from where you will cross by sea to Ischia via hydrofoil or ferry.
From the airport you have two main options of getting to the maritime ports. The first option is to take an "Alibus", an airport bus service that runs between the airport, the main train station (Stazione Centrale) and Beverello Port. The Alibus runs every 20- 25 minutes and the journey time is around 20 minutes, meaning a maximum transfer time of 45 minutes and a minimum of 20 minutes. Tickets for the Alibus are €5 per person.
For precise timings of the Alibus service please see the links below to the official timetables:
Alibus from Naples Airport to Beverello Port
Alibus from Beverello Port to Naples Airport
From the airport you have two main options of getting to the maritime ports. The first option is to take an "Alibus", an airport bus service that runs between the airport, the main train station (Stazione Centrale) and Beverello Port. The Alibus runs every 20- 25 minutes and the journey time is around 20 minutes, meaning a maximum transfer time of 45 minutes and a minimum of 20 minutes. Tickets for the Alibus are €5 per person.
For precise timings of the Alibus service please see the links below to the official timetables:
Alibus from Naples Airport to Beverello Port
Alibus from Beverello Port to Naples Airport
The link above takes you to the Alibus website where you can buy their tickets. Ischia Review is not affiliated to Alibus in any way, nor do we receive commission for any purchased made. Any queries or issues relating to ticket purchase should be directed to the vendor.
The second main option for the transfer from airport to port is by taxi. Taxis are more expensive but have the advantage of not having to wait for the bus. The journey time from the airport to Beverello Port or to Porto di Massa is around 20 minutes and should cost €24.
Below is the link to the official website for taxis in Naples including a price list for journeys between the major destinations. The site is in English and Italian but at present certain destinations are not visible on the English version. You can also see the screenshot of the information immediately below:
Below is the link to the official website for taxis in Naples including a price list for journeys between the major destinations. The site is in English and Italian but at present certain destinations are not visible on the English version. You can also see the screenshot of the information immediately below:
PRIVATE TRANSFERS
Another alternative is to organise a private transfer from Naples to Ischia. Whether it's from the airport, train station, your hotel or any other location we can provide a reliable, professional, door to door service. For details of the private transfers please click on the green button below:
FROM STAZIONE CENTRALE TRAIN STATION TO ISCHIA
From the main train station in Naples (Stazione Centrale) there are a number of ways to get to either Porta di Massa or Beverello Port.
By taxi the journey to Beverello Port or Porta di Massa should take no longer than 15 minutes and costs around €21.
The second option is to take the Alibus which stops outside the station. The journey time to Beverello Port is around 10 minutes and costs €5 per person.
Alibus Timetable from Stazione Centrale to Beverello Port
There is a third option from train station to port and that is to use the tram. There is a number 1 tram that runs from Piazza Garibaldi, on the far side of the square from the entrance to the train station. The trams run every 10-15 minutes with a journey time also of around 10-15 minutes. Tickets cannot be purchased on board, instead they can be bought from a tabachi, newsagent or bar for €1.30 per journey. The trams run to both ports whereas the Alibus only runs to Naples Beverello.
Since 2015 it has also been possible to travel by underground train/metro from Stazione Centrale to Beverello Port. Please see our guide below which gives full instructions on how to reach Naples Beverello using the Metro system.
By taxi the journey to Beverello Port or Porta di Massa should take no longer than 15 minutes and costs around €21.
The second option is to take the Alibus which stops outside the station. The journey time to Beverello Port is around 10 minutes and costs €5 per person.
Alibus Timetable from Stazione Centrale to Beverello Port
There is a third option from train station to port and that is to use the tram. There is a number 1 tram that runs from Piazza Garibaldi, on the far side of the square from the entrance to the train station. The trams run every 10-15 minutes with a journey time also of around 10-15 minutes. Tickets cannot be purchased on board, instead they can be bought from a tabachi, newsagent or bar for €1.30 per journey. The trams run to both ports whereas the Alibus only runs to Naples Beverello.
Since 2015 it has also been possible to travel by underground train/metro from Stazione Centrale to Beverello Port. Please see our guide below which gives full instructions on how to reach Naples Beverello using the Metro system.
FROM Rome Airports TO ISCHIA
If your flight arrives to Rome, from both from Fiumicino Airport and Ciampino Airport you will need to get through Naples to arrive in Ischia.
From Ciampino Airport you will need to arrive to the Train Station in Rome. You can either do it by bus, with the several companies that operate in between (ATRAL, Terravision, SitShuttle) or by taxi.
From Fiumicino Airport you can take a train (the "Leonardo Express", that departs every 15 minutes and takes half an hour) to arrive to Rome Central Train Station, where the trains to Naples depart.
Please note that most of the trains to Naples depart from Rome Central Station, but some of the high speed trains (Italo) depart from Tiburtina Train Station.
There is also the possibility of taking a bus from Fiumicino Airport to Naples. It takes around two hours and you can find the departure times here:
From Ciampino Airport you will need to arrive to the Train Station in Rome. You can either do it by bus, with the several companies that operate in between (ATRAL, Terravision, SitShuttle) or by taxi.
From Fiumicino Airport you can take a train (the "Leonardo Express", that departs every 15 minutes and takes half an hour) to arrive to Rome Central Train Station, where the trains to Naples depart.
Please note that most of the trains to Naples depart from Rome Central Station, but some of the high speed trains (Italo) depart from Tiburtina Train Station.
There is also the possibility of taking a bus from Fiumicino Airport to Naples. It takes around two hours and you can find the departure times here:
To avoid delays and changes and since the trains and buses do not run 24 hours, Ischia Review offers private transfers directly from the airport in Rome to the Port where the ferry or hydrofoil departs to Ischia. We can also arrange private transfers by boat for you to arrive safely to your destination in the island. Please find all the details to set it up in the link below:
NAPLES CENTRAL TRAIN STATION TO BEVERELLO PORT BY METRO
Garibaldi Station, Naples
BEVERELLO PORT AND PORTA DI MASSA
At present, Ischia is served by crossings from two ports in Naples, Beverello and Porta di Massa. Beverello port is used for hydrofoil crossings and Porta di Massa is for ferries.
Hydrofoils are generally faster than ferries with a journey time of around 1 hour as opposed to an hour and 40 minutes on the ferry. There is a difference in price to reflect the faster journey times with hydrofoils priced at €23 per person each way while the ferries are around €17 per person each way.
The two ports are close to each other but not really what you would consider a reasonable walking distance. This being the case, there is a free shuttle bus service between the two ports which takes around 5 minutes with services every 15/20 minutes.
Hydrofoils are generally faster than ferries with a journey time of around 1 hour as opposed to an hour and 40 minutes on the ferry. There is a difference in price to reflect the faster journey times with hydrofoils priced at €23 per person each way while the ferries are around €17 per person each way.
The two ports are close to each other but not really what you would consider a reasonable walking distance. This being the case, there is a free shuttle bus service between the two ports which takes around 5 minutes with services every 15/20 minutes.
FROM PORT TO ISCHIA BY FERRY OR HYDROFOIL
Once you've chosen which port to disembark from you can complete the transfer to Ischia by sea. There are lots of crossings between Ischia and Naples throughout the day and for more information on this use the link below to the timetables page where you can choose your crossing and even purchase tickets on line if required.
