Directions to Ischia Island
Ischia is the largest island in the Gulf of Naples. Unless you're charting the Mediterranean in your own boat, sea transport to Ischia departs from four key ports in the Bay of Naples.
1. Porto di Massa at Naples has the large, car carrying ferries and late night departure times.
2. Porto di Pozzuoli also has the car carrying ferries and avoids entering Naples proper.
3. Porto Beverello at Naples has only passenger carrying ferries and jetcats.
4. Mergellina also has only passenger carrying ferries and jetcats.
How to get here:
By car
Take the A1 freeway from Rome, the A16 from Bari or the A30 from the direction of Salerno.
In terms of traffic and stress it's best to avoid Naples and take the large ferries from the port of Pozzuoli so look out for signs leading towards Pozzuoli or the Via Campana (exit No. 12).
If you prefer the Naples option, ferries also depart from the Porto di Massa in Naples proper. Don't take any exits but look out for signs to the 'Zona Portuale'.
If you plan on leaving your car at the port, Naples is probably the best option, with more secure parking lots available nearby. The faster jetcats, for passengers only, also depart from Porto Beverello and Mergellina.
By aeroplane
From Napoli Capodichino Airport it is about 20-30 minutes by taxi to the ports of Naples, Porto Beverello and Mergellina for the faster jetcats and Porto di Massa for the larger ferries. The bus company Alibus dell'ANM also takes you to the port of Beverello.
By train
Four main railway stations get you to the harbour of Naples and different ports to take the ferries to Ischia.
1. Napoli Campi Flegrei: from here you can take a taxi, bus, tram or underground to the port of Mergellina. It is approximately 3km from the main station or 200 metres from the underground stop.
2. Napoli Mergellina: 200 metres from the Mergellina port.
3. Napoli Centrale: This station accesses Piazza Garibaldi where you can take a taxi, tram or bus to the port of Beverello.
4. Napoli Piazza Garibaldi: This station also accesses Piazza Garibaldi where you can take a taxi, tram or bus to the port of Beverello.
