The island of Ischia is connected to the mainland by many navigation companies that provide frequent links from Naples. In Ischia there are about 80 Km of roads and it is possible to travel it by car, however traffic is heavy during summer. The public service consists of buses, taxi, and collective taxi connecting to all parts of the island frequently. It is also possible to rent cars, scooters, and bicycles from numerous rental shops on the island.

Arriving by Air

Upon arrival at Naples International Airport, you will need to get to the harbour - Molo Beverello, where there is a frequent hydrofoil (aliscafo) service to Ischia. Depending upon your time of arrival at the airport, you can catch either the 3S bus or the new ALIBUS to the harbour (which is cheap and takes about 30 mins) or take a taxi.

Arriving by Road

From Rome (A1) - From Bari (A16) - From Salerno (A30) It is better to follow the road markings for the Tangenziale (bypass) (exit No. 12) and to go on towards Pozzuoli. Then go out at the Via Campana (exit No. 12) and go on towards the Harbour of Pozzuoli (ferries only), which is about 4 km far away. You can also reach the harbour of Naples Porta di Massa (only ferries). But then you don't have to turn into the Tangenziale, but to follow the road markings for the Zona Portuale (Harbour area) and, after the exit, to go on for the harbour, which is about 5 km far from the highway.

Arriving by Train

There are no direct trains to Ischia. There are four available railway stations to reach one of the harbours of Naples: Campi Flegrei, from this station it is easy to reach the harbour of Mergellina by taxi, bus, tram or underground. Mergellina is approximately 3 km away from the railway station. Naples Mergellina. This station is more or less 200 m far from the harbour of Mergellina. Napoli Centrale or Naples Piazza Garibaldi. Both stations enable you to have an immediate access to Piazza Garibaldi, which is around 4 km far from the harbour of Naples Beverello and easily reachable by taxi, tram or bus.

How to reach Lacco Ameno from Ischia Porto

From the Bus station near the Harbour of Ischia Porto, the following Buses connect Ischia to Lacco Ameno:

Linea CD, Linea1, Linea2, Linea3.

Tickect can be purchased at the Bus Station and newsagents.

THE TAXI SERVICE ON ISCHIA AND RATES APPLIED

Here below there are a few rates applied to reach the main locations on the island of Ischia. Approximate taxi fares from Ischia to the main towns on the island. 

Map

A: Hotel della Regina Isabella
B: Ischia Harbour (Ischia Porto)