Ischia buses switch to the EAV winter timetable from 1 November 2026: the circular lines run round the island from 4:20 to midnight
From 1 November 2026 the EAV buses on the island of Ischia run on new timetables, published for 16 lines. The two circular lines leave Ischia Porto every day from 4:20 until midnight.
At a glance
- From
- 1 November 2026
- Circular lines CD and CS
- From Ischia Porto 4:20-0:00, every day
- Line 1
- Ischia Porto-Forio-Sant'Angelo, first 5:00, last 19:45
- Line 2
- To Citara (Poseidon gardens), weekdays only, 5 morning runs
- Information
- EAV freephone 800 211 388
The main lines
| Line | Route | First and last from Ischia Porto |
|---|---|---|
| CD Circolare Destra | Barano, Serrara Fontana, Sant'Angelo (Cava Grado), Forio, Lacco Ameno, Casamicciola | 4:20 and 0:00 |
| CS Circolare Sinistra | Casamicciola, Lacco Ameno, Forio, Sant'Angelo, Serrara Fontana, Barano | 4:20 and 0:00 |
| 1 | Casamicciola, Lacco Ameno, Forio, Panza, Sant'Angelo | 5:00 and 19:45 |
| 2 | Casamicciola, Lacco Ameno, Forio, Citara (Poseidon gardens) | 7:40 and 12:05, weekdays only |
The two circular lines follow the same loop round the island in opposite directions. In the afternoon and evening they run every 30 minutes until 22:30, followed by the 23:05 and midnight runs. A full loop takes about an hour and a half.
Getting back to the port
- Line 1: the last bus from Sant'Angelo leaves at 20:35 and reaches Ischia Porto at 21:20.
- Line 2: the last departure from Citara is at 13:00, on weekdays.
- Circular lines: the 0:00 run gets back to Ischia Porto at 1:25.
Some line 1 runs do not operate on public holidays and others only on school days: check the codes in the timetable (Ord every day, Ord-NF not on holidays, SC school days).
Tip: if you arrive on the last evening hydrofoil or ferry, check the circular line times before you set off: after 22:30 only the 23:05 and midnight runs are left.
Timetables for the other lines (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16, C12, C13, L21, L22 and the Zizì shuttle) are on the EAV website. The timetable does not say how long it will stay in force.
Plan your trip
- Ischiagetting there and what to see
- Ischia in winterthermal baths and gardens open
- Events in IschiaNovember and December 2026
- Ferries and hydrofoils to the islandsfrom Naples and Pozzuoli
Frequently asked questions
How late do buses run in Ischia in winter?
Under the EAV timetable in force from 1 November 2026, the last CD and CS circular buses leave Ischia Porto at midnight, every day. Line 1 to Sant'Angelo has its last departure at 19:45.
What is the difference between the CD and CS buses in Ischia?
They follow the same loop round the island in opposite directions. The CD (Circolare Destra) heads first to Barano and Serrara Fontana, the CS (Circolare Sinistra) to Casamicciola, Lacco Ameno and Forio.
How do I get from Ischia Porto to Sant'Angelo by bus?
Take line 1, which runs via Casamicciola, Lacco Ameno, Forio and Panza: first bus 5:00, last 19:45. Both circular lines also stop at Cava Grado, near Sant'Angelo.
Is there a bus to the Poseidon gardens in winter?
Line 2 to Citara (Poseidon gardens) has 5 runs from Ischia Porto, on weekdays only, between 7:40 and 12:05. The last departure from Citara is at 13:00.
Where to stay in Ischia
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