How to get to Capri

How to arrive on the Island of Capri from Rome

Getting to Capri from Rome will take at least three hours. You only have to miss a connection, and the journey will take considerably longer. If you are due to arrive in Rome in the late afternoon, it's well worth considering spending the night either in the Italian capital or in the city of Naples and heading on to Capri the next morning.

From Roma Fiumicino Airport: from Fiumicino airport, the quickest way to reach Rome's main Roma Termini railway station is by the Leonardo Express train.

From Roma Termini, you'll need to take a train to Naples.

There are three categories of train:

• Eurostar Freccia Rossa (TAV): by far the fastest option, the journey between Rome and Naples by Freccia Rossa train takes little more than an hour. Tickets cost circa 40.00 euro.
• Intercity: the journey Rome- Naples by Intercity takes about two hours. Tickets cost about 20.00 Euro.
• Interegional: with tickets costing just over 10.00 euro, the Interegional train is the cheapest choice. The downside is that the journey Rome-Naples takes a whopping four hours.

From Roma Ciampino Airport: take a bus to Rome's Roma Termini railway station and proceed as above.

How to arrive on the Island of Capri from Naples

Naples has two ports from where to catch boats to Capri: Molo Beverello and Calata di Massa. Molo Beverello is situated directly opposite the city's Maschio Angioino castle. Calata di Massa lies just slightly to the East (i.e. to your left when you face the sea).

Hydrofoils depart from Molo Beverello, fast ferries and ferries depart from Calata di Massa. Vehicles are transported by ferry or fast ferry only. The journey by ferry or fast ferry is slower and less expensive than the journey by hydrofoil. Times and prices change frequently: consult the web the day before you plan to sail or contact the navigational companies, especially if the weather is bad! (when the sea is rough, hydrofoil services are usually suspended and you will need to travel by ferry or fast ferry).

How to get to Molo Beverello from Naples'Capodichino Airport

Bus: immediately outside Terminal 1 (where all incoming flights land) you'll find the Alibus: the coach which takes passengers to the center of Naples and stops at both Piazza Garibaldi and Piazza Municipio (this latter only a three minute walk away from Molo Beverello)

Taxi: the taxi stand is located outside Terminal 1. Ask the driver to apply the fixed rate to the port (approximately 20.00 euro). Avoid anybody offering taxi services inside the airport: we guarantee they will not be licensed taxi drivers.

How to get to Molo Beverello from Naples' train station

Take a taxi! Although buses and trams run regularly from the train station to the port, they are always extremely crowded and there is no way of knowing when to get off. In addition, you will need to cross the entire piazza to reach the bus stop. The fixed taxi fare to the port is about 10.00 euro.

Arriving 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.

How to arrive on the Island of Capri from Sorrento

Hydrofoils and ferries depart from Sorrento's Marina Piccola port on a regular basis. The journey takes less than 30 minutes and crossings are frequent, especially so in the summer season. You can catch a bus to the port from the center of Sorrento, or make your way on foot, walking down the steps which start in Piazza Tasso.

And when I get to Capri?

When you get to Capri, the very first thing we suggest you do is to hand your luggage to one of the porters waiting on the docks.

If your hotel is in Capri, your best bet is to give your bags to a porter, who will make sure they are delivered direct to your room. The service costs from 5 to 12 euro per item (depending on the location of your hotel). This might seem expensive, but the alternative (that of dragging your suitcases along the steep cobbled lanes of Capri) is not exactly the most relaxing way to start your holiday on the island...

To reach the Piazzetta, take the funicular railway train (situated directly opposite the docks) or one of Capri's famous open-top taxi cabs. The taxi ride from the port to the Piazzetta will set you back around about 15.00 euro.

If your hotel is in Anacapri, keep your bags with you and take a taxi. The taxi ride from Marina Grande to Anacapri will minimum 25.00 euro, plus eventual supplements for luggage. Alternatively, catch the bus direct to Anacapri which departs from the bus stop close to the hydrofoil ticket offices. Buses leave every 30-45 minutes and you may find it quicker to take the funicular train to Capri, and from here catch a bus to Anacapri. This said, the majority of hotels in Anacapri now provide a free (or very reasonably priced) shuttle service for guests on arrival: ask your hotel for details.