Naples Airport is only 7 km from the city centre, keeping city transfer costs low. But the airport's role as a gateway to the Amalfi Coast means longer-range pricing matters too.
Alibus: EUR 5
The express bus to Piazza Garibaldi (Napoli Centrale) and then the port. Runs every 30-40 minutes. Journey time about 20 minutes to Napoli Centrale, 30-40 minutes to the port depending on traffic. Cheap, functional, and the best budget option for central Naples. Luggage space is limited.
Taxi: zone-based fixed fares
Naples has a published fixed-fare system from the airport, regulated by the municipality. All licensed taxis should use these rates:
Zone 1 — City centre, Napoli Centrale, Vomero:
- Day (7 AM to 10 PM): EUR 16
- Night (10 PM to 7 AM): EUR 21
Zone 2 — Port (Beverello/Calata di Massa), Posillipo, Mergellina:
- Day: EUR 23
- Night: EUR 28
Zone 3 — Pozzuoli, Campi Flegrei, Caserta:
- Day: EUR 30 (approximate — always confirm)
These are for the complete journey by official white taxi. If a driver quotes higher or wants to use the meter, you have the right to insist on the tariff fisso (fixed airport rate). Each taxi should display the official rate card.
Pre-booked transfer: EUR 25-40
For central Naples, a sedan transfer costs EUR 25-40. Fixed price, driver meets you at arrivals, no surcharges for traffic.
Costs to regional destinations
| Destination | Transfer price | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples centre | EUR 25-40 | 7 km | 20-30 min |
| Naples port | EUR 35-50 | 12 km | 25-40 min |
| Pompeii | EUR 45-65 | 25 km | 35-45 min |
| Herculaneum | EUR 40-55 | 20 km | 30-40 min |
| Sorrento | EUR 80-120 | 55 km | 60-90 min |
| Positano | EUR 120-180 | 65 km | 90-120 min |
| Amalfi town | EUR 120-180 | 70 km | 90-120 min |
| Ravello | EUR 130-190 | 75 km | 100-130 min |
| Praiano | EUR 120-170 | 65 km | 90-120 min |
| Salerno | EUR 70-100 | 55 km | 50-70 min |
| Caserta | EUR 50-70 | 35 km | 40-55 min |
| Ischia ferry port | EUR 35-50 | 12 km | 25-35 min |
Amalfi Coast pricing note
Prices to Amalfi Coast towns reflect both distance and the nature of the drive. The SS163 Amalfi Drive is a winding mountain-coast road where average speed is low. Journey times of 90-120 minutes for 65-70 km are normal. This is not a premium — it is the reality of the road. Transfer prices include driver time on this road.
There is no practical public transport alternative for the Amalfi Coast with luggage. The per-person cost of a group transfer (EUR 150 split four ways = EUR 37.50 each) compares very favourably to the multi-bus, multi-connection public alternative.
The Circumvesuviana: budget option for Pompeii/Sorrento
Alibus to Napoli Centrale (EUR 5) + Circumvesuviana to Pompei Scavi (EUR 3.60) = EUR 8.60 total. For Sorrento: same bus connection + EUR 3.60 = about EUR 9 total.
This train is slow, often crowded, and has a reputation for pickpockets. But it is extremely cheap and perfectly usable for travellers with minimal luggage heading to these specific destinations.
What makes prices vary
Traffic: Naples traffic is unpredictable. The tangenziale (urban motorway) connects the airport to the city and Sorrento direction but backs up. Journey times are estimates. Taxi fares are fixed regardless of traffic duration.
Route complexity: Amalfi Coast roads are physically demanding for drivers and vehicles. This is reflected in prices.
Group size: For groups of 4+, transfers to the Amalfi Coast represent excellent per-person value compared to alternatives.