Landing at Naples Capodichino puts you about 7 km from the city centre, with no train or metro to meet you. The good news: your options are few, cheap, and easy to rank. This guide compares every way in — cost, time, and boarding point — and tells you which to pick.
Quick Answer
The Alibus shuttle is the cheapest way from Naples Airport into the city, stopping at Piazza Garibaldi and the port. An official taxi at the fixed fare is the door-to-door alternative and pays off with luggage or a group. Take the Alibus travelling light; take a fixed-fare taxi for groups, families, or late arrivals.
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Key Takeaways
- No train or metro serves Naples Capodichino, so the Alibus shuttle is the airport’s only public-transport link into the city.
- The Alibus is the cheap default at around €5, dropping you at Piazza Garibaldi for the station and Piazza Municipio for the port.
- Official taxis charge fixed fares by zone, so ask for the tariffa predeterminata before the car moves to avoid disputes.
- The trip is short — about 7 km and roughly 12–15 minutes by taxi when traffic stays light.
- Book a private transfer only for late-night landings, heavy luggage, or groups wanting a named driver waiting in arrivals.
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How to Get from Naples Airport to the City Centre
The cheapest way into central Naples is the Alibus shuttle; an official fixed-fare taxi is the door-to-door alternative. A pre-booked private transfer and the shared taxi collettivo complete the list. All four cover the short run from Capodichino quickly, so the real choice is cost against convenience, not speed.
A taxi covers the roughly 7 km in about 12–15 minutes when traffic is light. The Alibus takes a little longer because it makes intermediate stops. Traffic is the only real variable.
| Option | Cost range | Journey time | Where it boards | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alibus shuttle | around €5 per person | a little longer, with intermediate stops | signed bus stop just outside arrivals | solo travellers and light packers |
| Official taxi (fixed fare) | roughly €18–€29 per car, by zone | about 12–15 minutes in light traffic | official rank outside the terminal | groups, families, and heavy luggage |
| Private transfer | above the taxi fixed fare | the same run as a taxi | driver meets you inside arrivals | late-night landings and guaranteed pickups |
| Shared taxi (collettivo) | around €6 per person | varies with the drop-off order | leaves from the airport taxi area | solo travellers wanting a door-to-door drop |
Is There a Train or Metro from Naples Airport?
No — there is no train or metro line serving Naples Capodichino Airport. The Alibus shuttle is the airport’s only public-transport connection into the city. Every onward rail journey starts at Napoli Centrale, which means crossing the city by bus or taxi first.
Skip the search for a station — there isn’t one. If you’re on a budget, head straight for the Alibus stop outside arrivals; it exists precisely to fill this gap.
Alibus from Naples Airport: Cost, Stops and Hours
The Alibus costs around €5 and runs to Piazza Garibaldi (Central Station) and Piazza Municipio near the port. Buses leave roughly every 15–30 minutes, from around 06:00 in the morning until around 23:30. It is the cheapest reliable way in and the default for anyone travelling light.
The route serves three central stops:
- Piazza Garibaldi — the forecourt of Napoli Centrale, for trains and station-area hotels.
- Porta Nolana — a short walk from the eastern edge of the old town.
- Piazza Municipio — close to Molo Beverello, for ferries and the seafront end of the centre.
The airport stop sits just outside arrivals — follow the bus signage; it is a short, flat walk. Have small cash ready for tickets.
Taxi from Naples Airport: Fixed Fares by Destination
Official taxis from Naples Airport run on fixed fares by zone, roughly €18–€29 depending on your destination. Ask for the tariffa predeterminata before the car moves — agreeing the flat rate up front removes the meter question entirely. The fare is per car, which changes the maths for groups.
Confirm the posted tariffa predeterminata card in the taxi before setting off.
| Destination zone | Approximate fixed fare | Good match for |
|---|---|---|
| City centre (Centro Storico) | around €18 per car | most old-town and centre hotels |
| Napoli Centrale (Piazza Garibaldi) | around €21 per car | onward trains and station-area stays |
| Port (Molo Beverello) | around €24 per car | ferry, hydrofoil, and cruise departures |
| Seafront (Chiaia and the Lungomare) | around €28–€29 per car | hotels along the bay |
Group size flips the equation. Split four ways, the fixed fare to the centre undercuts four Alibus tickets, so a full car wins on price and convenience alike.
When a Private Transfer Is Worth Booking
A pre-booked private transfer costs more than the airport’s fixed-fare taxi and rarely saves any time. It earns its premium in three cases: a late-night landing, a large group with serious luggage, or travellers who want a named driver waiting in arrivals. For a standard daytime arrival, the taxi rank does the same job for less.
What a transfer really buys is certainty. The car is confirmed before you take off, and the driver waits in arrivals with your name on a board. That matters most outside the Alibus operating window, when your options shrink to the taxi rank alone. If you land after midnight, or you’re a family juggling car seats and luggage, book ahead and pay the difference happily.
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Naples Airport to Napoli Centrale and the Port
The Alibus stops directly at Piazza Garibaldi, the square in front of Napoli Centrale station. It also serves Piazza Municipio, a short walk from Molo Beverello, where ferries and hydrofoils depart. Taxi fixed fares cover both points, so neither arrival requires a connection or a second ticket.
Heading straight to a train? Ride the Alibus to Garibaldi, walk into the station, and you are on the concourse within minutes of stepping off. For a ferry or cruise, stay on until Piazza Municipio and cross to the port. Once you have dropped your bags and want to explore, our guide to getting around Naples covers the metro, funiculars, and buses from there.
Which Option Should You Choose?
Take the Alibus if you’re travelling solo or light; take a fixed-fare taxi for groups, families, or late arrivals. That default covers most travellers. Book a private transfer only when you want a driver confirmed in advance, and consider the shared taxi if you’re alone but still want a door-to-door drop.
How close you sleep to an Alibus square settles most of this decision for you. A hotel near Garibaldi or Municipio makes the bus effectively door-to-door; the further your base sits from those two squares, the stronger the taxi’s case becomes. Decide where to stay in Naples first. The transfer choice usually makes itself after that. For the bigger picture — how the airport run fits your days, sights, and day trips — start with our full Naples travel guide.
Arrival Tips: Fixed Fares, Cash and Finding the Stops
Ask the driver for the tariffa predeterminata — the official fixed fare — before the taxi moves. It is the one habit that prevents most fare disputes in Naples. Beyond that, carry some cash, use only the official rank, and walk past anyone offering rides inside the terminal.
- Settle the fare first — name your destination, ask for the tariffa predeterminata, and agree the price before the car moves.
- Carry cash in small notes — cards are not accepted everywhere, and exact change speeds things up.
- Find the Alibus stop outside arrivals — follow the bus signage; it is a short, flat walk from the exit.
- Use the official taxi rank — it sits directly outside the terminal, with a marked queue.
- Ignore touts — a legitimate Naples taxi never recruits passengers in the arrivals hall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Alibus or a taxi better from Naples Airport?
The Alibus wins on price at around €5 per person and suits solo, light travellers heading near Piazza Garibaldi or the port. A fixed-fare taxi wins on convenience — door to door, and cheaper than four bus tickets once you split it across a group or family.
Does the Alibus run late at night?
The Alibus runs from roughly 06:00 until around 23:30, so it covers most daytime and evening arrivals but not the small hours. If you land after the last departure, the official fixed-fare taxi at the rank is your reliable fallback, or pre-book a private transfer in advance.
How much is a shared taxi from Naples Airport?
A shared taxi, or taxi collettivo, costs around €6 per person and leaves from the airport taxi area. It gives you a door-to-door drop for close to the Alibus fare, though you wait to fill the car and share the route, so timing is less predictable.
How far is Naples Airport from the city centre?
Naples Capodichino sits about 7 km from the city centre, one of the closest airports to any major Italian city. A taxi covers it in roughly 12–15 minutes when traffic is light; the Alibus takes a little longer because it makes intermediate stops along the way.
How do you get from Naples Airport to Sorrento, Pompeii or the Amalfi Coast?
For Sorrento, take the Curreri Viaggi direct shuttle from outside arrivals, priced around €10 for the roughly 80-minute run. For Pompeii or the Amalfi Coast, most travellers ride into Naples first, then continue by Circumvesuviana train or a pre-booked private transfer. Check current Curreri departure times before you fly.
Related Guides
- Naples travel guide — plan the whole trip the airport run kicks off.
- Getting around Naples — metro, funiculars, and buses once you’re in the centre.
- Where to stay in Naples — pick the base that decides your taxi zone.
