Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Unico Napoli tickets are valid on the funiculars. Three of Naples' four funicular railways
connect the centre with Vomero (the fourth, Funicolare di Mergellina, connects the water-
front at Via Mergellina with Via Manzoni).
Funicolare Centrale
Ascends from Via Toledo to Piazza Fuga.
Funicolare di Chiaia
From Via del Parco Margherita to Via Domenico Cimarosa.
Funicolare di Montesanto
From Piazza Montesanto to Via Raffaele Morghen.
METRO
Naples'
Metropolitana
(
800 568866;
www.metro.na.it
)
metro system is covered by Unico
Napoli tickets.
Line 1
Runs north from Università (Piazza Bovio), stopping at Toledo, Piazza Dante,
Museo (for Piazza Cavour and Line 2), Materdei, Salvator Rosa, Cilea, Piazza Vanvitelli,
Piazza Medaglie D'Oro and seven stops beyond. The expected 2014 completion of the
Line 1 extension will see trains run to Garibaldi (Stazione Centrale), with the opening of
an additional station in Piazza Municipio (between Università and Toledo stations).
Line 2
Runs from Gianturco, just east of Stazione Centrale, with stops at Piazza Garibaldi
(for Stazione Centrale), Piazza Cavour, Montesanto, Piazza Amedeo, Mergellina, Piazza
Leopardi, Campi Flegrei, Cavaleggeri d'Aosta, Bagnoli and Pozzuoli.
TAXI
Official taxis are white and have meters; always ensure the meter is running. There are
taxi stands at most of the city's main piazzas or you can call one of the following taxi co-
operatives:
Consortaxi
(
081 22 22)
Consorzio Taxi Napoli
(
081 88 88;
www.consorziotaxinapoli.it
)
Radio Taxi La Partenope
( 081 01 01;
www.radiotaxilapartenope.it
)
The minimum taxi fare is €4.50, of which €3 is the starting fare. The minimum charge
increases to €5.50 between 10pm and 7am, on Sundays and on holidays. There is also a
baffling range of additional charges, including €1 for a radio taxi call and €0.50 per piece
of luggage in the boot.
Official flat rates do exist on some routes, including to/from the airport, Stazione Cent-
rale and the ferry ports. Where available, flat-rate fares must be requested at the beginning
of your trip.
