Capri Getting here

From the mainland to Capri by hydrofoil and ferry

Ferries and hydrofoils to Capri leave from the ports of Molo Beverello and Calata Porta di Massa, which are linked by a shuttle service. In addition to the regular ferry, a rapid ferry service is available from Calata Porta di Massa. Hydrofoils depart from Molo Beverello, which is in Piazza Municipio, near to Via Toledo. In the summer, hydrofoils also operate from Molo Mergellina, close to the Mergellina railway station. Tickets can be bought at the ports. Depending on the sailing company’s policy, a supplement is charged for luggage weighing more than 10 or 20 kilos.

You can also leave for Capri from Sorrento and Castellammare di Stabia, a great alternative if you are touring the Amalfi Coast. In the summer there are also ferry services from Positano, Amalfi, Salerno and Ischia, but these are less frequent than those from Naples and Sorrento.

Passengers should check times of ferries and hydrofoils sailing to Capri on the websites or with the ferry companies and tourist offices as these may be subject to variation.

Arriving in Naples by plane

Naples' Capodichino International Airport serves both national and international routes. At the airport there are shops, bars and restaurants in Terminal 1 and there are car rental stations and car parks. For full details of airport services, consult the official Naples Airport Guide (PDF format 816kb).

The AMN Alibus shuttle service leaves at half hourly intervals for Piazza Municipio and the Molo Beverello and Calata Porta di Massa ports. The journey usually takes half an hour.

If you take a taxi from the airport make sure that the local council’s taxi license, matriculation number and price list are displayed and ask the driver for the fixed rate.

A great option for holidaymakers not traveling on a budget: fast and comfortable private transfers are available 24 hours a day, to all destinations on the Bays of Naples and Salerno, including Capri.

Getting to Capri by helicopter

The fastest most comfortable, and the most scenic way of getting to Capri is by helicopter. A helicopter service between Capri and Italy’s main citys is run by Sam Elicotteri. This service also operates to all the principle destinations in the area and to Sicily and Sardinia. Helicopter flights from Naples to Capri take about 20 minutes and land at Damecuta in Anacapri. Many hotels are happy to arrange Naples to Capri by helicopter flights and car transfers.

Trains and stations in Naples

Most long distance trains come into the Napoli Centrale station, in Piazza Garibaldi. From here buses and trams connect with the Calata di Massa and Molo Beverello ports (The R2 bus Piazza Garibaldi-Piazza Trieste e Trento or No.1 tram Poggioreale-Piazza Vittoria). Tickets can be bought at the newspaper stands and cost 1.10 euro.

Outside the stations you will find taxi ranks – always check the taxi license and ask for the fixed rate.

Naples has two other stations - Napoli Campi Flegrei and Napoli Mergellina, which is next to the port where hydrofoils depart for Capri in the summer season.

Traveling by car?

If you are driving to Naples: From the north take the A1, Milano-Napoli motorway From the South take the A3, Napoli- Reggio Calabria motorway From the East take the A14, Napoli- Canosa motorway Take the Porto exit and follow Via Marina signs to Calata Porta di Massa.

Please note, only foot passengers can travel on the hydrofoils from Molo Beverello. From Easter until November only residents can drive on the island. There are secure, surveilled car parks which open 24hours near all of Naples’ ports. These include the Brin multistory car park (tel. 0039 081 76328555) and many parks offer shuttle services to the ports. To get to Sorrento and Castellamare di Stabia take the A3 Napoil- Reggio Calabria motorway, exiting at Castellamare di Stabia. You will also find secure parking at these ports during the high season.

In Naples, at the Beverello docks there is an open air attended car park, or, alternatively, close by, in Via Brin, there is the considerably cheaper Interscambio-Autosilo Brin multi-storey Car park - the area's largest covered car park. Drivers will also find attended car parks close to the ports of Mergellina, Sorrento and Salerno.