Naples – Ischia
Ferries to Gulf of Napoli
Naples – Ischia
Ferries to Gulf of Napoli
There are around 13 daily and 90 weekly sailings from Naples to Ischia. 4 operators sail this route
The earliest Naples Ischia ferry sailings typically depart Naples at around 06:00. The last ferry usually departs at 21:55.
The average duration of a Naples Ischia ferry is around 1h 2m. The fastest sailings are approximately 50m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are an average of 13 daily sailings and up to 90 weekly ferry sailings from Naples to Ischia. These sailings are provided by Alilauro, Caremar, Caremar (Hydrofoil) & Medmar. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Naples Ischia ferry prices typically range between $76.3* and $317.29*. The average price is typically $152.88*. The cheapest Naples Ischia ferry prices start from $23.05*. The average price for a foot passenger is $151.37*. The average price for a car is $329.08*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Naples and Ischia is approximately 22.9 miles (36.9km) or 19.9 nautical miles.
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Naples and Ischia with Alilauro, Caremar, Caremar (Hydrofoil) & Medmar. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Pets are welcome on board Naples Ischia ferries with Alilauro, Caremar, Caremar (Hydrofoil) & Medmar. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
More routes than anyone else.
Compare fares, times & routes in one place.
Change plans easily with flexi tickets.
Book e-tickets & manage trips in-app.
Live ship tracking & real-time updates.
Top-rated customer support when you need it.
| Naples - Ischia Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Italy | |
| Destination Country | Italy | |
| No. of Operators | 4 | |
| Operators | Alilauro, Caremar, Caremar (Hydrofoil) & Medmar | |
| Average Price | A$153* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 13 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 90 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 2m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 50m | |
| First Ferry | 06:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 21:55 | |
| Distance | 19 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The first thing one notices when sailing into the small bay of Ischia is the hulking mass of hills that overshadow the peculiar jumble of architecture spread along the coast. These hills, a consequence of the island’s volcanic formation, are carpeted in the rich greens of a thriving Mediterranean forest, complete with thick shrubs and the gnarled boughs of oak trees. Narrow streets leading from the centre of Ischia climb on switchbacks across the slopes, every turn edged by multi-hued wildlife. The town itself, found by the north-eastern corner of its eponymous island, is a merging of two areas called Ischia Porto and Ischia Ponte; both with distinctive personalities. Ischia Ponte is where most of the old-town can be found. Here a labyrinth of lanes weave between quaint, pastel-coloured villas as they follow the paths once trod by the people of a distant past. The imposing citadel of Castello Aragonese, perched atop a rocky atoll just off the coast, is the most famous of the district’s historic sights. The thick mass of medieval towers and turrets sit so high they risk scratching the Italian sky, while the circle of sheer-faced walls still look as impenetrable today as they proved to be in the past. The ferry port, unsurprisingly, can be found in the area of Ischia Porto. It sits along the northern banks of the bowl-shaped bay, on a curving spit of land that gradually tapers into a breakwater. Only a few passenger facilities can be found here, including a compact car-park and a couple of canvas-topped cafes selling drinks and snacks. Though much of Ischia is hewn by steep mountains, travelling to and from the port is relatively simple due to the SP270 motorway that runs in a circle around the island. One of the best ways to traverse Ischia is by catching one of the red and white buses that whisk passengers to most corners of the region, including to the sprawling town of Forio on the opposite coast. A fleet of micro-taxis also operate along these routes from stops downtown. A number of ferry routes currently leave from the port throughout the week. Services hosted by Medmar and Alilauro lines all sail east into the Gulf of Naples off the western coast of Italy. Alilauro lines travel to the island of Capri and the mainland ports of Sorrento and Naples. Medmar ferries travel to Naples too, as well as offering routes to the nearby Procida island and the town of Pozzuoli.
