The short answer
Naples airport is about six kilometres from the historic centre, inside the city itself, which makes it one of the easiest arrivals in Italy. You have three ways to leave, all of them fine:
| Option | Price | Time to Napoli Centrale | Time to the port |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alibus shuttle bus | €5 per person | about 15 minutes | about 35 minutes |
| Shared taxi | €6 per person | 15-25 minutes | 15-25 minutes |
| Taxi, fixed fare | €21 to the station, €24 to the port | 15-25 minutes | 15-25 minutes |
All fares were checked on the official channels in September 2026. There is no metro to the airport yet, and no train: anyone telling you otherwise is describing a station that is built but not open.
Alibus: the shuttle everyone uses
Alibus is the airport bus, run by the city transport operator ANM. It leaves from outside arrivals and follows one line through the places most travellers need.
- Ticket: €5. The integrated UNICO ALIBUS version is valid 90 minutes on other city transport in the same consortium, which covers a metro or funicular leg after the bus.
- Stops: airport, Piazza Garibaldi (Napoli Centrale railway station), Immacolatella/Porta di Massa (ferry terminal), Molo Angioino/Beverello (hydrofoils).
- Times: first departure 05:30, last from the airport at midnight, last from the port at 23:35.
- Frequency: up to one bus every 15 minutes.
- Journey: about 15 minutes to the station, about 35 minutes to the port.
- Where to buy: on board from the driver, at machines in the arrivals hall, at the station, on the airport website, via the UnicoCampania, MyCicero or Gira Napoli apps, at authorised retailers and at the ANM Point in Piazza Garibaldi.
Validate the ticket when you board. For one or two people it is the best value in the city: two fares cost €10 against €21 for a taxi.
Taxi: a fixed price, agreed before you leave
The taxi rank is directly in front of arrivals. Naples city council sets flat fares for the airport, so you do not depend on the meter or on traffic:
- Napoli Centrale railway station and Centro Direzionale: €21
- Port, Molo Beverello, piazza Municipio: €24
- Fixed fares also exist for other city areas and for out-of-town destinations such as Pompeii and Caserta.
These fares include the airport surcharge, night and holiday service, luggage and pets. They exclude motorway tolls and radio taxi call-outs.
Two habits that avoid problems: state your destination and ask for the flat fare before the car moves, and keep the receipt. Every taxi displays a CP licence number, and that number is what any complaint to the city refers to.
Shared taxi: €6 per person
A lesser known option that suits solo travellers with luggage. It runs between the airport, Napoli Centrale and the port for €6 per person, with no meter. The car leaves 15 minutes after the first three passengers arrive, so you accept a short wait in exchange for a low fare. The service is confirmed until 31 December 2026.
Arriving for a train at Napoli Centrale
Napoli Centrale in Piazza Garibaldi is where high-speed trains to Rome, Florence and Milan depart, and where regional services and the Circumvesuviana line for Pompeii and Sorrento begin.
Plan it like this:
- Alibus takes about 15 minutes from the airport, and stops in Piazza Garibaldi right by the station. In traffic allow 25.
- Baggage reclaim takes 20-30 minutes in busy periods, and nothing you can do speeds it up.
- Inside the station you need 10-15 minutes to find the right platform, which for the Circumvesuviana means going down to the lower level.
So the honest rule: leave at least 90 minutes between landing and a train you cannot miss, two hours in August or at Christmas. High-speed tickets tied to a specific train are not refundable at the last minute, while an Alibus ticket costs €5.
Arriving for a ferry or hydrofoil
Naples has two separate maritime terminals and they are not the same place:
- Molo Beverello for hydrofoils to Capri, Ischia, Procida and Sorrento: fast boats, small luggage allowance.
- Calata Porta di Massa (Immacolatella) for car ferries to the islands and long-distance ferries: slower, cheaper, more space for bags.
Alibus stops at both, in the order Immacolatella then Molo Angioino/Beverello, and the ride takes about 35 minutes. A taxi is €24 on the fixed fare.
Leave two hours between landing and sailing. That is not caution, it is the sum of reclaim (20-30 minutes), the transfer (35 minutes by bus), buying the ticket and boarding. Hydrofoils leave on time and do not wait, and in high season the last boats of the day sell out.
Arriving for a cruise
Cruise ships berth at the Stazione Marittima, next to Molo Angioino, which is the last Alibus stop and the same area the €24 fixed taxi fare covers. From the airport it is about 35 minutes by bus and 15-25 by taxi.
For a cruise the margin should be wider than for a train. Ships publish a boarding window and close it strictly, and an aircraft delay is entirely normal, so most cruise passengers arriving the same day leave at least three hours between landing and the end of boarding, or fly in the day before and sleep in Naples. If you land in the morning and the ship boards in the afternoon, a hotel or your own cruise line will usually hold luggage: ask before you travel rather than dragging cases around the port.
With four people and cruise-sized suitcases, a taxi or a pre-booked van is not a luxury: Alibus has aisle space, not a hold, and a full bus with large cases is unpleasant for everybody.
Bags, hotels and the first hours in the city
Two practical points that come up constantly.
Early landing, late check-in. Most Naples hotels and guesthouses will keep your bags before the room is ready and after check-out: ask when you book, and confirm the hours, because small properties are not always staffed all day. It turns an awkward half day into a free one.
Cash and tickets. Cards work almost everywhere, but a few euros in cash still help for a bus ticket at a kiosk, a coffee or a small bakery. Bus tickets must be validated when you board: keep the stub until you get off, because checks do happen on the airport line.
The metro station: built, not open
Line 1 of the Naples metro will serve the airport from an underground station about 50 metres deep, and works were over 95% complete in November 2025. Press reports say it opens between late 2026 and early 2027, at first linked by shuttle buses to the Tribunale metro station, with trains reaching the airport in 2027.
Until then, plan with the bus, a shared taxi or a private car. The opening date has slipped more than once, so check the news rather than assuming.
Which option suits you
- Solo, hand luggage, hotel in the centre: Alibus. €5, and Piazza Garibaldi connects to metro Line 1 and Line 2.
- Two people with suitcases: still Alibus if your hotel is near the station; a taxi at €21 if it is not, because dragging cases across the city costs more in time than in money.
- Three or four people: the taxi wins outright. €21 split three ways is €7 each, door to door.
- Catching a train or a boat: taxi if the margin is tight, Alibus if you have two hours.
- Landing after midnight: taxi only. The last Alibus leaves the airport at midnight, and the terminal closes at 22:30 apart from delayed flights, so you cannot wait inside.
- Hotel in Chiaia, Mergellina or on the hill: taxi or transfer. Fixed fares cover several city areas, so ask before departure.
What Alibus does not do
Two honest limits. First, it follows one line: if your hotel is not near the station or the port, you will change to a metro, a taxi or walk. Second, it has limited luggage space in the aisle, not a hold, so at busy times with two large cases it is uncomfortable, especially standing.
If either matters to you, the €16 difference between a bus for two and a taxi buys a door-to-door ride, and on arrival in a new city that is often the better trade.
Going back to the airport
The same services work in reverse, with two details that catch people out.
Alibus picks up in Piazza Garibaldi and at the port: the first departure is 05:30, which is too late for a flight before roughly 07:30, and the last from the port is 23:35. Taxis apply the same flat fares in the other direction, so ask for the fare again.
Allow two hours before a European flight and three before a long-haul one, plus the journey itself: from the centre that means leaving at least 2 hours 30 minutes before departure, and more in the morning rush from 07:30 to 09:30.
For an early flight, sleeping near the airport is often the sensible answer. Our guide to the areas and what to ask before booking is for now in Italian: dormire vicino all'aeroporto di Napoli.
More on the airport and onward travel
Terminal information, arrival times, parking and the night closure rules are in our Naples airport guide. If you are heading down the coast, we have a full comparison of bus, train and transfer options for Naples airport to Sorrento.
We are also building a directory of car parks, guesthouses and licensed transfer operators around the airport, with clear prices and no fixed fees for the businesses that join. If you run one of them, see the partner page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Naples airport to the city centre?
The Alibus shuttle costs €5 and reaches Piazza Garibaldi, next to the central station, in about 15 minutes. A taxi charges a fixed €21, and a shared taxi costs €6 per person.
How much is a taxi from Naples airport to the train station?
€21 on the city's fixed fare, which already includes luggage, night and holiday surcharges. To the port, Molo Beverello or piazza Municipio it is €24.
Is there a train or metro from Naples airport?
Not yet. The Line 1 metro station at the airport is nearly finished and, according to press reports, opens between late 2026 and 2027, at first served by shuttle buses.
How long does it take from Naples airport to the port?
About 35 minutes by Alibus and 15-25 minutes by taxi, depending on traffic. Allow two hours in total between landing and a hydrofoil, including baggage reclaim.
Where does Alibus stop?
At the airport, Piazza Garibaldi for Napoli Centrale, Immacolatella/Porta di Massa for the ferry terminal and Molo Angioino/Beverello for the hydrofoils.
What time is the first and last Alibus?
The first departure is at 05:30 and the last from the airport is at midnight; from the port the last one is at 23:35. Buses run up to every 15 minutes.
Can I pay for the bus on board?
Yes, the driver sells tickets, and there are machines in the arrivals area, apps and authorised retailers. Remember to validate the ticket when you board.
What if I land late at night?
Take a taxi on the fixed fare or a pre-booked transfer. The last Alibus leaves at midnight and the airport is closed from 22:30 to 04:00, so waiting inside for the morning is not possible.
Page updated on 18 settembre 2026. Fares and timetables change: always double-check on the official channels before you travel.