Capri Getting around

Funicular railway

Those heading to the center of Capri from Marina Grande can take the Funicular railway, which slides through the lemon groves to the heart of Capri in 5 minutes. The train departs roughly every 15 minutes, more frequently in peak times. Small, muzzled dogs on leads are permitted aboard. The UnicoCapri ticket can be purchased at the ticket office in Marina Grande or in Piazza Diaz, in the center of Capri.

Bus

Buses run frequently, although times are subject to variation. Tickets can be purchased directly on board the bus, in the ticket offices of the Funicular railway in Marina Grande or in Piazza Martiri d’Ungheria, close to the Piazzetta, where the bus station is located. An electronic card is available (a deposit of 1 Euro is required at the time of purchase) on which the desired number of journeys can be charged. The UnicoCapri is designed for use on all means of public transport.

There are three types of ticket: single journey tickets, hourly tickets and daily tickets. From April to October the number of tourists coming to the island is extremely high and visitors should be prepared to find queues at the main bus stops. Those unwilling to wait and happy to walk, can always choose to follow the bus routes on foot.

Taxi

Taxis wait at the port and in the areas where the greatest number of tourists gather. They can be hailed from the road or by phone. Charming entertainers, Capri's taxi drivers make great improvised tour guides.

Taxis are often open top vehicles, allowing passengers to enjoy the atmosphere of the island to the full: passengers are advised to wear a hat or head scarf and sunglasses. The tariff is established by the taximeter. The price of a tour of the island of Capri is generally established prior to departure, according to the season, the duration of the tour, the chosen route etc.

Scooters

Scooters can be rented at the port, in Capri, and in Anacapri. Bikes can be hired for a few hours, a whole day or longer. Special deals are often made for longer rentals.

Chairlift Monte Solaro

A chairlift links Anacapri with Monte Solaro, the highest part of the island (589 meters above sea level). The journey lasts 12 minutes.Once at the summit of the mountain, visitors enjoy a spectacular view over the entire island, from the historic center of Capri, to the Faraglioni and Monte Tiberio, and across the sea as far as Punta Campanella and the Sorrentine Peninsula. Within easy walking distance of the Chairlift station, in the valley of Cetrella, visitors come across the ancient residence of the writer Compton Mackenzie and the tiny cliff edge hermitage of Santa Maria a Cetrella.

Getting around by boat

Those keen to visit Capri by boat can rent canoes, pedalos, dinghies, traditional Sorrentine row boats or "gozzi" equipped with sunshade and ice box, or motorboats with, or without, captain. During excursions, passengers can stop to have lunch at one of the sea-edge restaurants, or ask the boatman to organize an on-board pic-nic.

One great way of seeing Capri is to join one of the organized tours around the Island of Capri. The tour of the island usually lasts 45 minutes and includes a visit to the Grotta Azzurra in one of the small rowing boats. The duration of the trip might be longer in high season, if passengers have to wait to enter the cave.

Those who come to Capri with their own boat can moor at the tourist port. Here they will find all the services they require. In the summer, mooring docks are increased by the use of floating jetties. Those who choose to drop anchor at sea must do so at least 300 meters away from the coastline.