Naples city center (Piazza Garibaldi / Napoli Centrale station) is about 6 km southwest of the airport. The Alibus express service is the easiest public transport option.

About Naples City Center

Naples is one of the world's most exhilarating cities — raw, chaotic, and beautiful, with a historic center designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site that contains 2,800 years of layered history from Greek colonists to Bourbon kings. The Spaccanapoli, a narrow street cutting straight through the old city center, is the city's atmospheric spine, lined with Baroque churches, pizza shops, presepe (nativity scene) workshops, and the passionate daily life that defines Neapolitan culture.

The city is the undisputed birthplace of pizza, and the debate between the city's legendary pizzerias — L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele, Sorbillo, Di Matteo, and Starita — is a matter of almost religious significance. Beyond pizza, the seafood, sfogliatella pastries, espresso culture, and street food (frittatina di pasta, cuoppo di mare) make Naples one of Italy's greatest culinary cities.

The Museo Archeologico Nazionale (MANN) houses the world's finest collection of Roman artifacts, including extraordinary mosaics and frescoes from Pompeii and Herculaneum. The Royal Palace (Palazzo Reale) on Piazza del Plebiscito, the Castel dell'Ovo on the waterfront, and the underground Naples Sotterranea (a network of Greco-Roman tunnels beneath the city) add to the city's layered magnificence. The views across the Bay of Naples to Vesuvius and Capri are among the most famous panoramas in the world.

Nearby Landmarks

Spaccanapoli Museo Archeologico Nazionale Castel dell'Ovo Piazza del Plebiscito

Transport Options

Taxi

Cost $20-25 (fixed rate)
Time 15-25 min

Follow "Taxi" signs at arrivals. Queue at official taxi stand. Metered fares, no need to negotiate.

Rideshare (Grab/Uber)

Cost $15-20
Time 15-25 min

Outside arrivals, designated pickup area

Step-by-Step Directions

Take Alibus from outside the arrivals hall (buy ticket onboard or at tobacco shops). The bus stops at Napoli Centrale train station and Molo Beverello port.

Alibus

Cost $5
Time 15-20 min
Frequency Every 15-20 minutes

Outside arrivals hall, follow Alibus signs

Quick Comparison

Option Cost Time Best For
Taxi $20-25 (fixed rate) 15-25 min Convenience, groups, heavy luggage
Rideshare $15-20 15-25 min Budget-conscious, app users
Bus/Shuttle $5 15-20 min Cheapest option

Good to Know

Late Night Transport

The Alibus runs from approximately 5:30 AM to midnight. After midnight, taxis from the airport cost €15-25 to the city center (metered, with supplements for luggage and night hours). Naples nightlife centers on the waterfront (lungomare), the Chiaia neighborhood, and the Vomero hill district. The Spaccanapoli area is lively until late. Uber has limited presence in Naples; use the official IT Taxi app or find taxis at designated stands.

Luggage Tips

The Alibus has space for luggage under seats and in the aisle. Napoli Centrale station has luggage storage (Ki Point, €6-8 per item for 24 hours). The historic center's streets are narrow, often without sidewalks, and have basalt-block paving that makes rolling luggage challenging. Taxis from the airport directly to your hotel are recommended with heavy bags. Many historic center hotels (B&Bs) are in upper-floor apartments accessible by narrow stairs.

Accessibility

Naples Airport is accessible, and the Alibus has low-floor boarding. However, Naples is one of Europe's most challenging cities for wheelchair users. The historic center has steep hills, narrow streets without sidewalks, uneven stone paving, and many buildings without elevators. Metro Line 1 stations are accessible with elevators (and are architectural showpieces). The waterfront lungomare is flat and accessible. Major hotels near Piazza del Plebiscito have better accessibility.