Getting around

By air

Naples Capodichino (NAP) is a busy international airport with wide European coverage and some long-haul via hubs. For most intercontinental trips you’ll connect through a larger European airport. Remarkably, it’s only about 15 minutes from the centre.

From the airport into town — the Alibus

ANM’s Alibus shuttle runs from Capodichino to Napoli Centrale (Piazza Garibaldi) and the Molo Beverello port in around 15–20 minutes, for about €5.00.

By train

Napoli Centrale sits on Italy's main north–south high-speed line, so Rome is barely over an hour and the whole spine of the country is a direct ride (times below).

On foot

The historic centre is dense, flat in its core, and best explored on foot. Spaccanapoli and the old town's tight streets aren't made for cars anyway. Most central daily life happens walking.

The Metro

Naples’ Metro Line 1 is famous for its “art stations”. Toledo is regularly called one of the most beautiful metro stations in Europe. It’s a pleasant, fast way across the city, run by ANM.

Buses and funiculars (ANM)

ANM also runs the city buses and the funicular railways that climb to the Vomero hill. A single ride is €1.50, or a 90-minute TIC ticket is €1.70 (ANM, 2026).

Intercity buses (FlixBus and Itabus)

A budget option for other cities. On the high-speed corridor to Rome and Salerno the train is usually faster, so most people take it, but the coach can win on price or for routes the train serves awkwardly. Check routes and fares on FlixBus ›

A note on driving

Naples traffic is famously intense and central parking is scarce, so a car is a liability in the core more than a help. It earns its keep mainly for trips out to the coast, Pompeii, or the Amalfi road, and even those are often easier by train or ferry.