Tips
Taxis in Naples to the boats:
It is easy to take a taxi from the rail station or airport to the harbour. In this case take a look at the "Fix prices table" that any taxi driver must show in his car. Taxi drivers will often try to get tourists to pay more than necessary for the short ride from central station to the port, so be sure to either bargain or ask for the fixed price prezzo fisso. For example, from the rail station Centrale to the Beverello harbour the fix total price is currently 9.50 EUR total, not per person, nothing more though they may not allow more than four people in a taxi at a time. From the airport to the harbour of Beverello the fix total price is currently 15 Euros.
Getting off the boat in Ischia:
When taking many of the ferries from Naples to Ischia, it is important to pay close attention when disembarking. Many people make the mistake of getting off the boat, and disembark at the island of Procida instead of Ischia. It is recommended that visitors ask the people working on the boat if the boat stops at Procida. Also, be sure to pay attention to which port you get off at, even if you are at the island of Ischia.
The ferry from Pozzuoli goes direct to Ischia Porto.
As stated above, different boats make stops at several ports. It is best to know exactly which town you are aiming for. If you do not have a specific city in mind, the largest hub of activity and the largest port is called "Ischia Porto" this port city is often called simply "Ischia", although this can be confusing as it is also the name of the island as a whole. You can find transportation to other parts of the island, tourist information, and food and shelter there, if all else fails.
By train
There are no trains to Ischia. However, there are four railway stations that are close to one of the harbours of Naples/Pozzuoli:
Naples Campi Flegrei
From this station it is easy to reach the harbor 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 harbor of Mergellina.Naples Centrale or Naples Piazza Garibaldi
Both stations enable you to have an immediate access to Piazza Garibaldi, which is located around 4 km from the harbour of Naples Beverello and easily reachable by taxi, tram or bus.Pozzuoli
The Cumana railline operates from Montesanto in Naples and follows the coastline for approximately 20 km before ending in Torregaveta Bacoli. To reach the Pozzuoli harbour you get off at the stop for Pozzuoli. The harbour is five minute walk away.
By car
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 four km far away. You can also reach the harbour of Naples Beverello both ferries and hydrofoils. 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 five km far from the highway.
By plane
There is no airport on the island. The closest airport is the Naples International Airport (http://www.gesac.it/en/). it is possible by taxi to reach two harbours Beverello and Mergellina of Naples in 20-30 minutes; there is also a airbus line, which connects directly with the harbour of Napoli Beverello. From these harbours, regular ferry crossings connect to Ischia.
By ship
Alilauro Hidrofoil
From Naples Beverello to Forio
08:00 to Alilauro weekdays09:35 to Alilauro except Saturdays - via Ischia10:30 to Alilauro via Ischia14:35 to Alilauro 17:00 To Alilauro
Most boats arriving in Ischia stop first in Ischia Porto, and then make additional stops in Casamicciola and Forio.
Pozzuoli Harbour
You can also reach Ischia by taking the ferry from the main harbour in Pozzuoli and Procida.