Montesanto funicular closed until 2027: shuttle bus, Line 6 hours and how to reach the Vomero
The Montesanto funicular has been closed since 15 May 2026 for an overhaul of about 9 months, with works expected to end in February 2027. To reach the Vomero, use the ANM shuttle, Line 1 or the Centrale and Chiaia funiculars.
At a glance
- Montesanto
- Closed since 15 May 2026
- End of works
- Expected around mid-February 2027, reopening not official
- Shuttle bus
- Piazzetta Montesanto, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Via Morghen, Vanvitelli
- Line 6 weekdays
- First train 7:10, last 21:10
- Line 6 weekends
- First train 7:10, last 14:50
What to know today
- Montesanto: out of service since 15 May 2026 for its general 20-year overhaul, required by law.
- Duration: about 9 months. Works are expected to end around mid-February 2027, but ANM has not given a reopening date.
- ANM shuttle bus: links Piazzetta Montesanto, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Via Morghen and Vanvitelli. In May, departures from Vanvitelli were announced from 6:30 to 21:32.
- Mergellina: closed in mid-September, with bus 621 instead. We found no reopening date, so check anm.it.
How to reach the Vomero
| From | How to get there |
|---|---|
| Via Toledo | Centrale funicular to Piazza Fuga |
| Chiaia | Chiaia funicular from Parco Margherita |
| Historic Centre | Line 1 from Dante or Museo to Vanvitelli |
| Montesanto | ANM shuttle bus to Vanvitelli |
For Castel Sant'Elmo, get off at Vanvitelli and allow about 10 minutes on foot.
Line 6: hours and new trains
Line 6 links Municipio with Mostra, passing through Chiaia and Mergellina. At Municipio you can change to Line 1. These hours have applied since 23 March 2026, except during strikes or works.
| Days | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 7:10 | 21:10 |
| Saturday and Sunday | 7:10 | 14:50 |
- In October the first new Hitachi train was lowered into the tunnel from Piazzale Tecchio.
- It now needs testing and about 5,000 km of trial runs, and there is no date for entry into service.
- The contract covers 22 trains, with the first 6 for the current section.
- The initial goal is one train every 8 minutes.
Tip: at weekends Line 6 stops in the early afternoon. To return from Mergellina in the evening, use Line 2, which stops at Piazza Amedeo and Garibaldi.
Getting around
- Metro and funicularslines, tickets and hours
- Vomerothings to do in the area
- Castel Sant'Elmothe widest view of the city
- Mergellina and Posillipothe seaside neighbourhood
Frequently asked questions
When does the Montesanto funicular reopen?
There is no official date. Works take about 9 months from 15 May 2026, so the end is expected around mid-February 2027.
Why is the Montesanto funicular closed?
For its general 20-year overhaul, required by law. Mechanical, electrical and traction parts are being renewed, and cars and stations upgraded.
Is there a bus instead of the Montesanto funicular?
Yes. The ANM bus links Piazzetta Montesanto, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Via Morghen and Vanvitelli for the whole closure.
What time does Naples metro Line 6 close?
From Monday to Friday the last train is at 21:10. On Saturday and Sunday it is at 14:50. Strikes and works can change these times.
When will the new Line 6 trains arrive?
The first is already in the tunnel, but it must pass testing and about 5,000 km of trials. No service date has been given.
Where to stay near the metro
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