Ferries and hydrofoils from Naples to Capri, Ischia and Procida
Capri, Ischia and Procida are less than an hour from Naples. The key is choosing the right port and the right boat: a fast hydrofoil, or a ferry that is slower but takes cars and large luggage. Here is how to find your way.
At a glance
- Molo Beverello
- The hydrofoil port for Capri, Ischia and Procida, opposite Piazza Municipio (metro Line 1 Municipio)
- Calata Porta di Massa
- The ferry port (cars too), a little further along towards the station
- Mergellina
- Hydrofoils mainly to Ischia and Procida, handy if you are staying in Chiaia or Posillipo
- Capri
- Hydrofoil about 50 minutes; ferry about 1 hour 20 minutes
- Ischia
- Hydrofoil about 1 hour; ferry about 1 hour 30 minutes (often via Procida)
- Procida
- Hydrofoil about 40 minutes; ferry about 1 hour
- Companies
- The main ones include Caremar, SNAV, Alilauro, NLG and Medmar (ferries)
- In winter
- Sailings are less frequent but there are connections all year round; in rough seas sailings may be cancelled
Hydrofoil or ferry?
- The hydrofoil (or fast boat) is the quickest option and the one almost all visitors use. It leaves from Molo Beverello and, for Ischia and Procida, also from Mergellina. It costs more and is less stable in rough seas.
- The ferry is slower and a little cheaper, has plenty of open-air deck space and is the only way to take a car. It leaves from Calata Porta di Massa.
Which port to leave from
| Port | Boats | Islands | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molo Beverello | hydrofoils | Capri, Ischia, Procida (and in season Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi) | metro Line 1 Municipio; Alibus from the airport |
| Calata Porta di Massa | ferries | Capri, Ischia, Procida | about 10 minutes on foot from Beverello; Alibus stop Immacolatella |
| Mergellina | hydrofoils | mainly Ischia and Procida | metro Line 2 Mergellina |
Metro Line 1 takes you to Municipio stop, right in front of the port. From the Central Station and the airport there is the Alibus, which stops at Immacolatella and at Molo Beverello.
Practical tips
- Buy your ticket in advance in high season and at weekends, on the company's website or at the ticket offices in the port: morning sailings fill up.
- Arrive 20–30 minutes early: at Beverello the ticket offices and boarding areas can be crowded.
- Check the weather: in rough seas, especially in winter, hydrofoils may be cancelled. The ferry is more reliable.
- Outward and return with different companies: you can, but return tickets are only valid with the company that issued them.
- Day trips: Capri and Procida work well as day trips from Naples; Ischia is big and deserves at least one night.
Tip: to stay somewhere convenient and catch the morning hydrofoil without stress, choose accommodation between Toledo, Municipio and the port: you can walk to Molo Beverello.
Timetables
Timetables change between summer and winter and sometimes from one day to the next. Always check them on the companies' websites before you set off: Caremar, SNAV, Alilauro, NLG, Medmar.
The islands
- Capriabout 50 minutes by hydrofoil
- Ischiaabout 1 hour by hydrofoil
- Procidaabout 40 minutes by hydrofoil
- From the airport to the cityAlibus to Molo Beverello
Frequently asked questions
Where do the hydrofoils to Capri leave from?
From Molo Beverello, opposite Piazza Municipio. Ferries, on the other hand, leave from Calata Porta di Massa.
How long does it take from Naples to Ischia?
About an hour by hydrofoil and about an hour and a half by ferry.
Do the hydrofoils to the islands run in winter too?
Yes, there are connections all year round, with fewer sailings. In rough seas hydrofoils may be cancelled: the ferry is more reliable.
Where to stay near the port of Naples
137 places to stay in Toledo and Municipio on Napolibnb.it, the Naples holiday-rental portal: you contact the host directly, with no booking fees. Every listing shows its official CIN code.
