How to get to the port of Naples at night by public transportation

Or how to get to downtown Naples from the port once you disembark from the ferries.
This is a hot issue for overnight travelers who need to get to the port of Naples at times when public transportation service slows down or stops almost completely, generally after 11 p.m.
The same discomfort, on the other hand, is experienced by travelers who get off ferries at the Port of Naples and have to move to the center at night times.
In this article we will provide useful information and practical tips for getting to the Port of Naples by bus and on foot at night.

Night bus from the Central Station piazza Garibaldi of the port of Naples

Reaching the port of Naples, particularly the ferry embarkation at Beverello Pier, at night using public transportation can be complex due to reduced evening and night service.
Metro Line 1 and the funiculars end service around 10:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., so they are not available for night travel.
If you arrive before the service closes, you can get off at the Line 1 City Hall stop, which is closest to the ferry embarkation. By Bus.
The Naples transportation company ANM provides Night Lines N, which cover main routes during the night.

  • Line N1.
    It covers the center of Naples and passes near the port, including Piazza Garibaldi train station and Piazza Municipio, which is within walking distance of the Beverello Pier ferry embarkation.
  • Line N3.
    It covers part of the hilly Vomero area and also reaches toward the historic center, approaching Piazza Municipio.

Night bus stops Line N1 (typical route)

The Naples N1 night line is one of the main bus routes to the port of Naples at night, operated by ANM Azienda Napoletana Mobilità.
It covers a route connecting different areas of the city, mainly between the east and the center.

  1. Garittone
  2. Charles III Square
  3. Garibaldi Square (Central Station)
  4. Corso Umberto I
  5. Bovio Square (Piazza Borsa)
  6. Depretis Street
  7. Town Hall Square
  8. Medina Street
  9. Via Chiaia
  10. Amedeo Square
  11. Mergellina

The route starts from the eastern suburbs and continues toward the city center, touching on key points such as Piazza Garibaldi Central Station, Corso Umberto I, Piazza Municipio, and continues toward Mergellina.

Main stops for the Beverello pier

To reach the ferry embarkation for Ischia, Capri at Beverello pier, the most useful stops on line N1 are.

  • Piazza Garibaldi central station for those leaving from the station.
  • Piazza Municipio within walking distance of the harbor and Molo Beverello.

This route may vary slightly, so it is advisable to check updated schedules and stops via the official ANM website or their app before leaving.

N3 Naples Night Line Stops.

The Naples N3 night bus is another of the ANM lines operating during the night hours.
It connects different areas of the city, starting from the hilly Vomero areas to the city center.

  1. Via Scarlatti (Vomero)
  2. Vanvitelli Square (Vomero)
  3. Via Cilea (Vomero)
  4. Via Tasso
  5. Amedeo Square
  6. Crispi Street
  7. Corso Vittorio Emanuele
  8. Dante Square
  9. Toledo Street
  10. Bovio Square (Piazza Borsa)
  11. Town Hall Square
  12. Garibaldi Square (Central Station)

Night bus stops for the Beverello pier.

To get to the ferry terminal of the Port of Naples at night Molo Beverello, the most useful N3 bus stop is Piazza Municipio.
This stop is within walking distance of Molo Beverello, about 5-10 minutes.

Walking route from the Central Station Piazza Garibaldi to the port of Naples

The port of Naples is about 2.5 km from the Piazza Garibaldi Central Station.
The route is feasible on foot
, and may take 30 to 40 minutes depending on your pace.
As you walk, you will pass through some of the central areas of the city, passing through Corso Umberto I, which leads directly toward Piazza Municipio, near the harbor.
The route is generally safe during the day and evening, but at night it may be less advisable due to poor lighting.

Walking Directions

  1. From Central Station, exit onto Piazza Garibaldi.
  2. Continue along Corso Umberto I, a wide and well-traveled street that leads you straight to the center.
  3. When you get close to Piazza Bovio, also known as Piazza Borsa, continue straight in the direction of Piazza Municipio.
  4. From Piazza Municipio, Molo Beverello is easily reached by following the signs to the port.

If you are traveling with heavy luggage, you may prefer to take a cab or public transportation, such as bus or subway.

How to get to the ferry terminal molo Beverello in the port of Naples at night

Pier Beverello is one of the main terminals dedicated to ferries in the port of Naples. Almost all shipping companies depart and dock here.
Getting to the port of Naples at night, after subway closing time can be tricky, however there are the N1 and N3 night line buses.
The nearest stop is City Hall
, you have to get off there and walk a short distance by following the signs. Travelers disembarking from ferries at the Beverello pier of the Port of Naples at night after 11 p.m. must take the reverse route to the station by public transportation or on foot.
Walk to the Municipio stop on line N1 or N3 and take the night bus.
If you have time and prefer to take a walk, the route is fairly direct and offers a glimpse of urban life in Naples.
The cab is the most reliable alternative for getting to the Naples port at night.
There are several cab stations operating throughout the city, including major points of interest such as Naples Central Station Piazza Garibaldi, Piazza Municipio, and Piazza del Plebiscito.
Fares are regulated and there are nightly surcharges, but it is a safe and convenient way to get to the port.
Have you decided to depart by ferry from Naples? Also read our article on ferries departing from Beverello pier to Ischia, Capri and the Amalfi coast