Ischia is reached by travelling through Naples. You can either arrive by plane at Naples-Capodichino International Airport (NAP), or by train at Naples Central Station (Napoli Centrale at Piazza Garibaldi). In some cases, it will be cheaper or more convenient to fly to Rome and take the train from there to Naples Central Station.
Reaching the ferries in Naples
You can reach the harbour from the airport by bus or by taxi. We recommend taking the bus, because it is fairly fast, as well as cheap and convenient.
An express bus service (Alibus) runs from Naples Airport (just in front of Arrivals) via the Central Station of Naples (Piazza Garibaldi) to Calata Porta di Massa (M on the map below; for ferries, which are cheaper) or Molo Beverello (B on the map below; for hydrofoils, which are faster). From the Central Station you can either walk (20–40 min) or take the same bus service.
- Tickets: €5, can be purchased on the bus (or ticket machines at arrivals, or selected newsagents), and must be 'validated' when boarding the bus.
- Duration: 30–40 min, about 15min from airport to train station, then 20min until the harbour.
- Frequency: Every 5–20 min (up to 6x per hour, but irregularly spaced).
- Operating hours: Service from the airport between 06h00 and 23h20.
More information including a link to the timetable can be found here.
If you wish to travel by taxi, please pay attention that the taximeter is turned on. Some surcharges (for trips to/from the airport; for each piece of luggage) are added to the cost shown on the taximeter, but the overall surcharge never exceeds €6. The fare should be no more than €30.
(Click on the map to view it in Google Maps; map tiles © Stamen Design)
From Naples to Ischia
From Naples, you need to take a boat to Ischia Porto. You can either catch a ferry (at Calata Porta di Massa), which is more scenic because you can sit on the deck, or the faster hydrofoil (at Molo Beverello). The piers are connected by a shuttle bus (500m distance). On average, there is a boat leaving for Ischia every half an hour.
Make sure you take the ferry all the way to Ischia Porto, and do not get off at Procida if the boat stops there first.
Tickets must be bought before boarding either online (for an extra fee) or from a booth on the pier; they cannot be bought on board. Several companies operate ferries to and from Ischia, at different speeds, times, and prices.
For an overview, and to book tickets online, visit traghetti.ischia.info.
Arriving on Ischia
Our usual hotel is Hotel Villa Ciccio, located centrally in Ischia Porto and only a 500m walk from the ferry terminal. The address is Via Quercia 26, 80077 Ischia.
Google maps can show you the location and plot possible routes; general touristic information you can find on wikitravel.
