Naples - A Transportation Hub for Southern Italy:
From Naples the tourist can visit a wealth of interesting destinations in southern Italy: The Amalfi coast, the Volcano of Vesuvius, and the archaeological sites of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Paestum are all close by.Arriving in Naples by Air: Aeroporto Capodichino:
Naples International Airport, called Aeroporto Capodichino, is located 5 miles north of Naples. Buses with stops at Piazza Garibaldi and Piazza Muncipio are frequent. Taxis are available outside the arrivals hall. See the link above for more detailed information.Naples Train Station - Napoli Centrale:
Naples Train Station is located in the Piazza Garibaldi, just east of the city center. It's really two stations in one: the upper section for the state run trains and the lower lever for the private Circumvesuviana line that will take you to Pompeii, Herculaneum (Ercolano), and Sorrento. You can also rent a car at Napoli Centrale, as well as get tourist information for the region.Local Buses in Naples:
Local buses are a great way to get around the city. All busses stop at the Piazza Garibaldi at some point along their route. Get ANM bus information at the west end of the piazza. Bus tickets can be bought at a "tabacchi" or tobacco shop or at some newsstands. Buses tend to be crowded in Naples, sometimes it's best to see the city on foot.Naples Funicular (tram) routes:
Three funiculars travel up the hill of Vómero.The Metropolitana - Naples Metro:
There are two underground lines operating in central Naples. The main line runs from Gianturco, just east of Stazione Centrale, all the way to Pozzuoli.Tourist Buses:
The Circumvesuviana lines have extensive bus service in Campania. The Link shows all the lines, available to download as PDF files. Note that there is an archeobus that takes you around to the major sites around Vesuvius as well.Most buses for Italian and some International destinations leave from Piazza Garibaldi in front of Stazione Centrale. Sepsa has another archeobus, the archeobus Flegre to some of the lesser known sites.
Boats and Hydrofoils to Islands near Naples:
Boats and hydrofoils leaving for Capri, Sorrento, Ischia, Procida and Forio from Molo Beverello are found at the waterfront in front of the Castel Nuovo. You can just walk up and buy tickets to the closer islands.Naples: Notes on Transportation:
Naples is a frantically hectic city. I like it that way, but you'll want to watch out for your personal belongings--even though the area around piazza Girabaldi and the Stazione Centrale has been cleaned up from its highly disreputable state in the past.
When you think of Naples perhaps the first mode of transport you think of is a moto, or vespa. Well, you probably can't rent one. That's because they're frequently the main targets of thieves, as well as being the main transportation of petty ones.
Taxis are problematic as well. Traffic in Naples can get snarled beyond belief, and the miriad charges tacked on can make the cost of a ride an incomprehensible extravagance. Still, some travelers report that a taxi ride, although expensive, can be a fun, uplifting experience if you get an engaging driver willing to show you the hot spots. Still, if you must use a taxi, make sure it's an authorized one. You can find them at stands in large piazzas.
