Getting around Capri: funicular, buses, taxis, boats and the 2026 rules
You get around Capri by funicular, small buses, open-top taxis and lots of steps. The funicular costs €2.40 and climbs from Marina Grande to the Piazzetta in 4 minutes; non-residents' cars cannot be landed on the island in season.
At a glance
- Funicular
- €2.40, 6:25–21:20, every 10–15 minutes; closed from January to Easter
- Bus
- €2.50 from a ticket office, €3 from the driver; no cash on board
- Taxi
- Marina Grande–Anacapri about €25–30 to be confirmed
- Boat trip
- About €18–26 per person, 1.5–2 hours; private from about €150 to be confirmed
- Car ban
- Non-residents: 30 March–2 November 2026 and 28 December 2026–3 January 2027
- Landing fee
- €5 from April to October, €2.50 the rest of the year, included in the ticket
What to know
- Funicular Marina Grande–Piazzetta: €2.40, about 4 minutes, first run 6:25, last 21:20. From January to Easter it is closed for maintenance and a bus replaces it.
- Buses: €2.50 a ride if you buy on the ground (Marina Grande, the Capri and Anacapri bus stations) or pay with a contactless card; €3 from the driver, no cash.
- Useful lines: Marina Grande–Capri, Marina Grande–Anacapri, Capri–Anacapri, Capri–Marina Piccola, Anacapri–Grotta Azzurra, Anacapri–Faro.
- Open-top taxis: at the ranks in Marina Grande, the Piazzetta, Anacapri and Marina Piccola. Roughly €25–30 from Marina Grande to Anacapri.
In summer the buses are small and full and sometimes skip the intermediate stops. For short hops, in Capri you walk.
Boats and walking
- Boat trip around the island from Marina Grande: about 1.5–2 hours, roughly €18–26 per person on a shared boat. Ticket offices of the Motoscafisti (Pier 0) and Laser Capri (Pier 21).
- Private boat with skipper: from about €150 for 2 hours.
- The stop at the Blue Grotto is paid separately (€18) and is not always guaranteed.
- On foot: Piazzetta–Gardens of Augustus 5 minutes, Piazzetta–Villa Jovis 45 minutes, Marina Grande–Piazzetta about 30 minutes of steps.
Since summer 2026 organised groups cannot exceed 40 people; above 20, earpieces are required and loudspeakers and guides' umbrellas are banned.
Tip: if you arrive at 10:00 with a wheeled suitcase, the queue for the funicular can last almost an hour. Leave your bags with the porters at the pier and go up hands-free.
Luggage and cars
- On buses and the funicular one small bag up to 10 kg is allowed; larger suitcases need an extra ticket. Children under 1 metre travel free.
- At the harbour, porters deliver suitcases to your hotel: ask the price first.
- Non-residents' cars and motorbikes, including hire cars and foreign plates, cannot be landed from 30 March to 2 November 2026 and from 28 December 2026 to 3 January 2027.
- The landing fee (€5 from 1 April to 31 October, €2.50 the rest of the year) is already included in your ferry ticket; residents are exempt.
More Capri guides
- Capri: the complete guidewhat to see and what it costs
- Ferries to the islandshydrofoils from Naples and Sorrento
- Blue Grottoby boat or by bus
- Where to stay in Caprichoose the area by transport
Frequently asked questions
Can you take a car to Capri?
No, not if you are a non-resident, from 30 March to 2 November 2026 and from 28 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 (decree of the Campania Region). Even outside those dates a car is pointless: narrow roads and very little parking.
How much is the Capri funicular?
€2.40 a ride. It climbs from Marina Grande to the Piazzetta in about 4 minutes, from 6:25 to 21:20. It has been running since 1907.
Why are Capri's taxis open-top?
They are cars with the roof cut off or replaced by canvas, an island tradition: with narrow roads, sunshine and views, you travel in the open air.
What is the landing fee?
A municipal tax for people arriving on the island: €5 from 1 April to 31 October and €2.50 the rest of the year. It is already included in your hydrofoil or ferry ticket.
Where to stay in Capri
11 places to stay in Capri on Napolibnb.it, the Naples holiday-rental portal: you contact the host directly, with no booking fees. Every listing shows its official CIN code.
