How to Get Around by Public Transportation

It is fairly difficult to get a clear picture of the public transportation system in Naples since different lines are operated by different companies. Tickets are available for 90 minutes or for daily, weekly, monthly, and annual travel. Biglietto Orario (hourly): €1.50 (valid for 90 minutes from the time the ticket is validated). Biglietto Giornaliero (daily): €4.50 (valid until midnight on the day the ticket is validated)[13]. The Unico Campania pass[14] banner which has great integrated maps of the various lines in the city on their website. Naples Sightseeing Pass[15].

Metropolitana di Napoli [16]. There are three lines of underground subway in Naples. Many subway stations are regarded as fine examples of contemporary architecture and artistic urban decoration, being part of the Stazioni dell’Arte project. They are generally safer than other public transport because they are always monitored by cameras and security officers. But the subway does not run frequently, so do not rely on it if you are in a hurry. The most important ones:
Linea 1, built recently, connects the city center to the hill quarters, like Vomero and the hospital area.
Linea 2, much older, connects the three main train stations to Pozzuoli. The tracks are shared with the ordinary railway.
Linea 6, a new light subway connecting Fuorigrotta to Mergellina.
Funicolare[17]. The subway company also operates four cable cars: three of them connect the city center to Vomero, and the last connects Mergellina to Posillipo.
Trams [18]. ANM operates three tram lines (1, 2, and 4), of which one goes along the shore of Castelnuovo - Garibaldi (Central Station).
Buses [19]. ANM also operated all bus lines within Naples, most of which are circular. Naples suffers from a serious problem of traffic jams and usually buses are overcrowded, so if you can (unless in the evening or on the weekend) try to avoid them. Another point to note is that unlike in Rome, tickets are not sold on buses. The bus company assigns staff to check if a passenger has a ticket. The staff members are notorious for targeting at tourists who are unfamiliar with the ticket-selling system. Once they see the tourists get into a bus, they will ask to see a ticket. No matter how much you explain, they will insist on getting your passport first and then require you to pay a penalty of 41.2 euros. If you do not pay, they will threaten to call the police. Again, if you can, try to avoid taking a bus.

There are three different regional train services that operate in Naples and the surrounding areas. They are listed here:

Circumvesuviana. The Circumvesuviana railway operates from “Napoli Porta Nolana - Corco Garibaldi” and stops at the lower level of the central train station at Piazza Garibaldi and has six routes that service the local Naples area. One route goes from Naples to Sorrento with several stops in between, including Ercolano (Herculaneum) and Pompei Scavi (Pompeii) for the ruins. Another route travels around Vesuvius. Other routes go to Acerra and Nola-Baiano. The Circumvesuviana website [20] has more information on timings, routes, and cost of tickets. When buying tickets please note that the Circumvesuviana is run by EAV so the Trenitalia machines around the station will NOT work for your tickets so don’t waste your (and other people waiting for the machine’s) time - you need to line up and buy your ticket from the windows near the platforms. If you are going to Sorrento be careful to check the display announcing train arrivals and departures to be sure you are boarding the route to Sorrento and not Sarno!
Cumana. This rail line that operates from Montesanto in Naples and follows the coastline for approximately 20 km before ending in Torregaveta (Bacoli). The Cumana runs the urban centers of Montesanto, Fuorigrotta, Bagnoli, Pozzuoli, Arco Felice, Baia, and Fusaro before reaching Torregaveta.
Circumflegrea. This rail line also starts in Montesanto and ends in Torregaveta. However, it runs along the western edge of Naples through the districts Soccavo, Pianurat, Quarto Flegreo, Licola, and Cuma. It is also approximately seven kilometers longer than the Cumana. because the Cumana and Circumflegra start and end in the same places one can quickly transfer from one train to the other. Both services are owned and operated by the same company and more information can be found at the S.E.P.S.A website[21].
Regional Trains. In Addition to the aforementioned trains, Trenitalia operates regional trains from Naples to Salerno.

By ferry/hydrofoil[edit]

There are several ferry/hydrofoil services that connect Naples and local ports/islands. Ferry and hydrofoil services leave from either Molo Beverello, Mergellina, or Pozzuoli. Some then of them are listed here:

AliLauro [22] has a hydrofoil service that connects Naples with the islands of Ponza, Ventotene, Prochida, Ischia, Capri, and Eolie, and the towns of Formia, Castellamare, Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, and Salerno. Alilauro operates from both the Molo Beverello and Mergelina.
L.N.G. [23] has a hydrofoil service that connects Naples with the island of Capri, along with Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi. Schedules and timings can be found on its website.
Metro del Mare [24] has several lines that connect Naples and Sapri; Bacoli and Salerno and Sorrento; Monti di Procida and Salerno; and, Amalfi and Sapri. Besides the main stops the ferry service also connects many smaller communities. The Metro di Mare webpage has schedules, timetables, and locations of ticket counters.

Just a note: the ferries to Capri can be over rough seas. Get on a ferry with an outside deck, and take Gravol or something similar before you sail. Nothing like being on a boat for 70 min surrounded by people who are vomiting to get your day off to a bad start.

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Naples-Capodichino International Airport

Departure and Arrival Flights
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Italy foods you must try

Famous food top 5

Pasta/Spaghetti
1. Cacio e Pepe: A pasta dish from the cuisine of the city of Rome. Cacio e pepe means “cheese and pepper” in several central Italian dialects. In keeping with its name, the dish contains grated Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper, together with spaghetti, or traditionally tonnarelli.
2. Carbonara: Carbonara is a pasta dish made with eggs, hard cheese, cured pork, and black pepper. The dish took its modern form and name in the middle of the 20th century. The cheese is usually Pecorino Romano, parmesan, or a combination of the two.
3. Amatriciana: Sugo all’amatriciana, or alla matriciana, also known as salsa all’amatriciana, is a traditional Italian pasta sauce based on guanciale, pecorino romano cheese, tomato, and, in some variations, onion.
Pizza

Margherita pizza Margherita Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, basil. Neapolitan pizza. Named after Queen Margherita of Italy
marinara pizza alla marinara Tomato sauce, olive oil, oregano, garlic. Neapolitan pizza. It comes from the fact that sailors used ingredients that were effective in preserving on the voyage.
quattro formaggi pizza ai quattro formaggi 4 types of cheese (mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmigiano, fontina, etc.). Lazio
capricciosa pizza capricciosa Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, artichokes, prosciutto, olives, basil, etc.
quattro stagioni pizza alle quattro stagioni Meaning of four seasons. Similar to Capricciosa, but the ingredients are not mixed but divided into four portions. Artichokes are used in spring, tomatoes and basil in summer, mushrooms in autumn, and uncured ham and olives in winter.
diavola pizza diavola Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, chili pepper, spicy salami
funghi pizza funghi tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms
Prosciutto e funghi pizza prosciutto e funghi tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, ham
tonno e cipolla pizza tonno e cipolla Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, tuna, onion
Ortolana pizza ortolana Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, peppers, eggplant, zucchini, etc. vegetable pizza
salsiccia pizza salsiccia tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, salsiccia
bianca pizza bianca Pizza made from unglazed pizza dough. Lazio
Biancaneve pizza Biancaneve A white pizza made mainly with mozzarella cheese and without tomato sauce. “Snow White’s Pizza”
Bismarck pizza alla Bismarck Mozzarella cheese, ham, egg (fried egg, soft-boiled egg). Named after German politician Otto von Bismarck, who loved eggs.
Romana pizza alla Romana Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese (pecorino cheese), anchovies, oregano, capers. Rome, Lazio
Napoletana pizza alla Napoletana Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, anchovies, oregano, capers. Naples
campagnola pizza campagnola Ham, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese. Campania
pizza carrettiera (pizza salsiccia e friarielli) Tomato sauce, rapini (a bitter cruciferous vegetable), salsiccia, and cheese. Naples
porchetta pizza porchetta Tomato sauce, porchetta (roasted pork), mozzarella cheese, rosemary. Naples
pizza ricotta e spinaci tomato sauce, spinach, ricotta cheese
calabrese pizza calabrese Chili peppers, spicy salami, tuna, anchovies, olives and capers. Calabria
melanzane pizza melanzane tomato sauce, sautéed eggplant, mozzarella cheese
fiki pizza e fichi Mozzarella cheese, figs, garlic, salt, olive oil. Rome, Lazio
patate pizza con patate potatoes, mozzarella cheese, rosemary, olive oil, salt, black pepper
Tyrolean pizza Tirolese Tomato sauce, mozzarella, gorgonzola, speck (smoked ham)
Hungarian pizza Ungherese tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, hungarian salami
valdostana pizza valdostana Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, ham, fontina cheese
Vecchia Modena pizza Vecchia Modena Mozzarella cheese, balsamic vinegar, pancetta, arugula
Apulian style pizza Pugliese Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, onions. Puglia
Viennese pizza Viennese Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, wiener sausage. Lazio
ciclista pizza alla ciclista Olive oil, salt, rosemary, oregano. Emilia-Romagna, Marche, Veneto, Tuscany, etc.
pizza Pisana Tomato sauce, capers, anchovies, grana padano cheese (parmesan cheese). Bake in a frying pan. Pisa, Lucca and Livorno in Tuscany
Mastunicola Mastunicola Lardo (salted pork back fat), pecorino cheese, basil, pepper. The first pizza in Naples, the mother of Margherita
Rossini pizza Rossini Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, sliced boiled egg and mayonnaise. Pesaro, Marche
mimosa pizza mimosa Mozzarella cheese, cream, corn, ham.
primavera pizza primavera Fresh tomato, mozzarella cheese, arugula, uncured ham, parmesan cheese
pizza boscaiola mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, ham
Pesto Genovese pizza al Pesto Mozzarella cheese, basil paste, pine nuts, parmesan cheese. Liguria
puttanesca pizza puttanesca tomato sauce, black olives, capers, anchovies, garlic, basil
pescatore pizza pescatora / pizza pescatore Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, seafood (shrimp, squid, octopus, shellfish, etc.). “fisherman”
carbonara pizza carbonara mozzarella cheese, eggs, pancetta, pepper
Mexicana pizza Messicana Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, onion, pancetta, black beans, chili pepper
hawaiian pizza Hawaiiana Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pineapple syrup, ham

Fritto: Gnocco fritto is a crispy fried dough typical of Emilia Romagna. These delicious, puffy, golden bread fritters are one of the most traditional foods of this region. Along with Piadina Romagnola, Gnocco Fritto is the most delicious and popular bread substitute in this part of Italy.
Antipasto d’Italia: In general, traditional antipasti include cheese, cured meats, olives, marinated or pickled vegetables, and bread or crackers. Anchovies and other types of seafood are also common, particularly if you’re by the coast.
Antipasto di Mare: Italy’s classic light, bright salad of gently cooked and marinated seafood with lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, and subtle spices.

Famous sweets

Gelato: Gelato is the common word in Italian for all kinds of ice cream. In English, it specifically refers to a frozen dessert of Italian origin. Artisanal gelato in Italy generally contains 6%–9% butterfat, which is lower than other styles of frozen dessert.
Tiramisu: Tiramisu is a coffee-flavoured Italian dessert. It is made of ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar, and mascarpone cheese, flavoured with cocoa. The recipe has been adapted into many varieties of cakes and other desserts.

Famous drinks

Cafe Expresso: Caffè Also know as caffè normale, caffè is the foundation of any Italian coffee drink. A caffè is simply an espresso, served black and only in one shot increments.
Spritz: A spritz is an Italian wine-based cocktail, commonly served as an aperitif in Northeast Italy. It consists of prosecco, digestive bitters and soda water.