Naples to Capri: Ferry Times, Prices and Ports (2026)
October 12, 2026 · Italy
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The way to get from Naples to Capri is by sea, and the quickest boats take about 50 minutes. High-speed ferries leave from Molo Beverello in the centre of Naples and cost roughly €26.50 to €31 one way. Slower and cheaper Caremar ferries leave from Calata Porta di Massa, take 60 to 85 minutes and cost about €19 to €25. Every boat arrives at Marina Grande, the only passenger port on Capri.
Boats run all year, with around 25 sailings a day in the main season and a boat every 30 to 60 minutes at busy times. The crossing itself is simple. The parts that catch people out are the two different piers in Naples, the early last boat back, and what happens when the sea is rough. This guide covers each of them, along with how to reach the port from the airport and the station, and how to plan a day trip.
Naples to Capri at a glance
| Boat | Naples pier | Crossing time | One-way fare (2026) | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-speed ferry or hydrofoil (SNAV, NLG) | Molo Beverello | about 50 minutes | about €26.50 to €31 | Most departures, passengers only |
| Fast ferry (Caremar) | Calata Porta di Massa | about 60 minutes | about €25 | Larger and steadier |
| Slow ferry (Caremar) | Calata Porta di Massa | 80 to 85 minutes | about €19 | Cheapest, outdoor decks, keeps sailing in rougher seas |
Fares are the prices listed for October 2026 and vary a little between companies and booking sites. Large bags cost a few euros extra, and return fares from Capri are usually a little lower.
Which port in Naples: Molo Beverello or Calata Porta di Massa?
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Naples has two passenger piers for Capri, and they are not next to each other. Your ticket names the pier, so check it before you leave your hotel.
Molo Beverello is the pier for high-speed ferries and hydrofoils. It sits in front of Castel Nuovo, the big medieval castle on the waterfront, a few minutes' walk from the Municipio metro station. SNAV and NLG both sail from here, and so do the seasonal ferries to Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi.
Calata Porta di Massa is the pier for Caremar's ferries, including the slow ships that carry vehicles. It is about a kilometre east along the port. A free shuttle bus links the two piers, and on foot the walk takes 10 to 15 minutes.
The usual mistake is to arrive at Beverello with a Caremar ticket, or the other way round, ten minutes before departure. If you have not bought a ticket yet, go to Beverello. It has the most sailings, so the wait for the next boat is shorter.
Hydrofoil or ferry: which boat should you take?
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There are three kinds of boat on this route. They differ in speed, price and how they behave in bad weather.
High-speed ferries and hydrofoils
These are the boats most visitors take. The crossing takes about 50 minutes. SNAV lists one-way fares of €26.50 to €28.50 and NLG lists €29 to €31. Seating is indoors in rows, much like a plane, and on most vessels you cannot stand outside. They carry passengers only.
They are also the first boats to be cancelled when the sea is rough, because they are smaller and lighter.
Caremar fast ferry
Caremar's fast ferry takes about 60 minutes from Calata Porta di Massa and costs about €25.30. It sits between the other two for speed and stability. There are only a few sailings a day, so it suits people who are staying near that end of the port or who find a departure time that fits.
Caremar slow ferry
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The slow ferry takes 80 to 85 minutes and costs about €19. It is a proper ship, with open decks, a snack bar and space to walk around. If you want to stand outside and watch Vesuvius, the Sorrento peninsula and the island come into view, this is the boat for it.
It is also the steadiest option. Local guides recommend it for anyone who gets seasick, and it is the service that keeps running longest when the wind picks up. A very early weekday sailing at around 04:00 was listed at €14 in autumn 2026, which is the cheapest fare on the route, although few visitors will want it.
Which one to choose
- For a day trip: a high-speed ferry out on one of the first sailings, to make the most of the day.
- For a tight budget or a calm, scenic crossing: the slow ferry.
- For rough weather or a nervous stomach: the slow ferry, or the Caremar fast ferry.
- With lots of luggage: any of them, but the slow ferry has the most room.
Naples to Capri ferry timetable and frequency
Schedules change with the season and are confirmed only a few weeks ahead, so treat these as a guide and check the day's sailings before you travel.
- Main season, April to October. Around 25 sailings a day in total, with a departure every 30 to 60 minutes for most of the day. In the week this guide was researched, the first boats left at about 05:35 and 07:00 and the last at 20:00. One local timetable site puts the last boat from Naples at about 21:00 from June to September.
- Low season, November to March. A boat every one to two hours, with the last departure from Naples at about 18:00 to 19:00.
The companies publish their own timetables: SNAV and NLG for the high-speed boats from Beverello, and Caremar for the ferries from Calata Porta di Massa. Comparison sites show all three on one page, which is the easiest way to see the whole day.
The last boat back from Capri
This matters more than the first boat out. In mid October 2026 the last four sailings from Capri to Naples were at 18:10, 18:45, 19:12 and 20:17, and the final one was a Caremar ferry that docks at Calata Porta di Massa, not Beverello. In summer the last boats run later, and in winter earlier.
Do not plan to catch the very last sailing. If it is full or cancelled, you are staying the night on one of the most expensive islands in Italy. Aim for the one before it.
Do you need to book the Capri ferry in advance?
In July, August and on sunny weekends from May to September, yes. Morning boats to Capri and late afternoon boats back are the ones that sell out. Booking online a few days ahead is enough.
In spring, autumn and winter you can usually buy a ticket at the pier for the next sailing. Ticket offices for each company are at the pier it sails from.
Whenever you travel, three habits help:
- Buy the return when you buy the outward ticket, or as soon as you land on Capri. Queues at the Marina Grande ticket booths get long in the afternoon.
- Arrive at least 20 minutes before departure. In high season allow 30 to 60 minutes, because boarding queues form early and the piers are crowded.
- Keep your plans loose in bad weather. A ticket for a cancelled sailing is normally refunded or moved, but the terms depend on the company and the booking site, so read them when you buy.
What does the ferry from Naples to Capri cost?
| Item | Approx. price (2026) |
|---|---|
| High-speed ferry, one way | €26.50 to €31 |
| Caremar fast ferry, one way | about €25 |
| Caremar slow ferry, one way | about €19 |
| Return leg from Capri | about €14 to €26 depending on the boat |
| Large suitcase | about €2 to €5 each |
| Capri landing fee | €5 from April to October, €2.50 from November to March |
A day trip by high-speed ferry therefore costs about €50 to €57 per adult for the boats alone, and about €35 to €40 if you take the slow ferry both ways.
The landing fee is a local tax on arrivals. It is normally built into the fare for boats heading to Capri, which is one reason the outward leg costs more than the return. If a price looks unusually low on a booking site, check whether the fee and booking charges have been added yet.
How to get to the ferry port in Naples
From Naples airport (Capodichino)
- Alibus. The airport shuttle bus costs €5, paid on board or online, and takes about 30 minutes in normal traffic. It stops at Piazza Garibaldi for the central station, then at the port for Calata Porta di Massa and Molo Beverello.
- Taxi. Naples taxis have fixed fares for standard routes, and you must ask for the fixed fare (tariffa predeterminata) before you set off. Published figures for the airport to the port range from about €21 to €25. The ride takes 20 to 30 minutes.
- Private transfer. If you land late, travel with children or carry a lot of luggage, you can book a car to the port in advance at a fixed price.
Allow at least 90 minutes between your landing time and a ferry, and two hours if you have checked bags.
From Napoli Centrale station
- Metro Line 1. From the Garibaldi stop under the station, take a train towards Piscinola and get off at Municipio, three stops away. Molo Beverello is about five minutes' walk from the exit. For Calata Porta di Massa, the Università stop is closer, about ten minutes on foot.
- Taxi. The fixed fare from the station to the port is roughly €12 to €20 depending on the source and the pier. Confirm it with the driver first.
- On foot. It is about 2.5 km to Beverello. With a suitcase the metro is the better choice.
If you are coming from Rome, the high-speed train to Napoli Centrale takes about 1 hour 10 to 1 hour 15 minutes, so Rome to Capri in a morning is realistic. Our guide to getting from Rome to the Amalfi Coast covers the trains in detail.
By car
Leave the car in Naples. Vehicles belonging to non-residents are banned from Capri for most of the year. The ban is set by decree each year and has recently run from around Easter to early November and again over Christmas and New Year. Even outside those dates, the island's roads are narrow and parking is scarce.
Guarded car parks at the port cost about €20 to €30 a day. The one beside Molo Beverello is small, so book it ahead in summer.
Luggage on the Capri ferry
Photo: One piece of hand luggage is free. Larger bags are charged at about €2 to €5 each, typically around €3, paid when you buy the ticket or at the pier. Bags go on racks or in a luggage area near the entrance, and nobody watches them, so keep valuables with you.
On Capri, most hotels cannot be reached by car. Porters at Marina Grande carry bags to hotels for roughly €10 to €20 per piece, and many hotels arrange this for guests. Ask your hotel before you travel, because it changes how much you want to bring.
If you are visiting Capri for the day between a flight and a hotel, do not take your suitcases across. Luggage storage points near the port and the station in Naples take bags by the day.
What happens when the sea is rough?
Crossings are cancelled when wind and waves make them unsafe, and it happens more often than visitors expect, mostly from late autumn to early spring but occasionally in summer too.
High-speed ferries and hydrofoils stop first. The slow Caremar ferries carry on in conditions that keep the fast boats in port, so on a windy day they may be the only way across. In a real storm everything stops.
What to do about it:
- Check the forecast and the operator's website on the morning you travel.
- If you have a flight to catch, do not rely on a same-day crossing from Capri in winter. Come back to Naples the day before.
- If you are prone to seasickness, take the larger boat, sit low and near the middle, and look at the horizon.
- Carry travel insurance that covers missed connections. EKTA travel insurance is one option to compare.
Arriving at Marina Grande
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Every ferry from Naples docks at Marina Grande, on the north side of the island. Capri town is on the saddle of the hill above it, and Anacapri is higher still, on the western side.
| From Marina Grande to | How | Time | Approx. cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capri town (the Piazzetta) | Funicular, opposite the pier | about 4 minutes, every 15 minutes | €2.40 |
| Capri town | Open-top taxi | about 10 minutes | about €20 |
| Anacapri | Bus from the port | 20 to 25 minutes | about €2.40 |
| Anacapri | Open-top taxi | about 20 minutes | from about €30 |
| Blue Grotto | Boat from the port, or bus via Anacapri | varies | see below |
Funicular and bus tickets are sold at the booths on the quay, to the right as you leave the pier. Buy them before you join the queue for the funicular. When several boats land together in mid morning, that queue can take half an hour, and walking up is a steep 20 to 30 minute climb on steps and paths.
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Can you visit Capri as a day trip from Naples?
Yes. Capri is one of the easiest day trips from Naples, and the island is small enough to see its main sights in seven or eight hours if you start early.
A realistic plan:
- 07:00 to 08:30. Take one of the first high-speed ferries from Molo Beverello. Most day trippers arrive between 10:00 and 11:00, so an early boat gives you a quieter first two hours.
- On arrival. Buy your return ticket. Decide whether to do a boat trip around the island or the Blue Grotto first, while the sea is calm and queues are short.
- Late morning. Funicular up to Capri town, then walk to the Gardens of Augustus for the view over the Faraglioni rocks.
- Afternoon. Bus to Anacapri for the chairlift up Monte Solaro, the highest point on the island. The chairlift costs €14 return.
- Around 17:00 to 18:00. Head back down to Marina Grande for a boat that is not the last one.
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The Blue Grotto needs a note of its own. The total cost is about €40 per person when you add the boat from Marina Grande to the entry and rowing boat fee, which is around €18 to €19. The grotto closes whenever the swell is too high for the rowing boats to pass through the entrance, which is common outside summer, and queues at midday can run to an hour or more.
If you would rather have the boats and timings handled for you, organised Capri day trips bundle the crossing with a boat tour around the island. Compare what each one includes, because some cover only the ferry and a guide, and the Blue Grotto entry is nearly always paid separately.
Is Capri worth a day trip?
It is, as long as you accept what a day can cover. You get the boat ride, the two towns, one or two viewpoints and a swim or a boat trip. You do not get the island in the evening, after the day boats have left, which is when it is at its calmest. If your budget allows one night, stay over and take a late morning boat back.
Other ways to reach Capri
Naples is the main gateway, but it is not the only one.
- From Sorrento. The shortest crossing, about 20 to 30 minutes, with frequent boats all year. If you are staying in Sorrento or visiting Pompeii first, go from there.
- From Positano and Amalfi. Seasonal ferries run from roughly April to October. The crossing takes about 30 minutes from Positano and 50 to 75 minutes from Amalfi. Our Amalfi Coast itinerary uses this route for its Capri day.
- From Salerno, Ischia and Procida. Limited seasonal sailings.
- Private boat. A private transfer from Naples includes a car to the port and a speedboat across. It costs far more per person than the ferry, although for a large family or group the gap narrows.
Practical tips
- Read the pier on your ticket. Beverello for SNAV and NLG, Calata Porta di Massa for Caremar.
- Go early, come back before the last boat. Both ends of the day are where trips go wrong.
- Sit on the left on the way out for the Sorrento peninsula, if your boat has windows you can see through. On the slow ferry, go up on deck.
- Bring a layer. Cabins on the fast boats are air conditioned, and the deck of the slow ferry is windy even in summer.
- Wear shoes you can walk in. Capri is all slopes and steps.
- Carry some cash. The Blue Grotto boatmen, some porters and small kiosks prefer it.
- Have mobile data. Cancellations and platform changes are posted online first. An Italy eSIM from Airalo can be installed before you leave home.
- Watch your bags in Naples. The port area and the metro are busy, and pickpockets work the crowds as they do in any big city.
Naples to Capri FAQ
How long is the ferry from Naples to Capri?
About 50 minutes by high-speed ferry or hydrofoil from Molo Beverello, about 60 minutes by Caremar fast ferry and 80 to 85 minutes by slow ferry from Calata Porta di Massa.
How do I go from Naples to Capri?
Take a boat from the port of Naples to Marina Grande on Capri. High-speed ferries leave from Molo Beverello, near the Municipio metro stop, and Caremar ferries leave from Calata Porta di Massa. There is no bridge, train or airport on the island.
Do I need to book the Capri ferry in advance?
Book a few days ahead in July and August and on summer weekends, when morning boats out and late afternoon boats back sell out. At other times you can usually buy at the pier, but buy the return as soon as you arrive on Capri.
Is Capri worth a day trip?
Yes, if you take an early boat. A day is enough for Capri town, Anacapri, Monte Solaro and either a boat tour or the Blue Grotto. Staying a night is better if you want the island without the crowds.
How much is the ferry from Naples to Capri?
In 2026 a one-way ticket costs about €26.50 to €31 on a high-speed ferry, about €25 on the Caremar fast ferry and about €19 on the slow ferry. Large bags cost roughly €2 to €5 extra.
Which port in Naples do ferries to Capri leave from?
Two piers in the same port: Molo Beverello for high-speed ferries and hydrofoils, and Calata Porta di Massa for Caremar ferries. A free shuttle bus runs between them.
What time is the last ferry from Capri to Naples?
It depends on the season. In October 2026 the last sailings left Capri between about 18:10 and 20:17. Summer boats run later and winter boats earlier, so check the day's timetable and avoid relying on the final one.
Can you take a car from Naples to Capri?
Not for most of the year. Non-resident vehicles are banned from the island from around Easter to early November and again over Christmas, and you would not want one there anyway. Leave it in a car park at the port.
Is the ferry to Capri rough?
Usually not in summer. In wind, the small fast boats move a lot and are cancelled first. The large slow ferry is much steadier, so choose it if you get seasick.
How we researched this guide
This guide was built from operator and official sources, not from a single crossing. Departure times, crossing times and fares come from the October 2026 listings of the companies on the route (SNAV, NLG and Caremar) and from two local timetable sites, and we give ranges where they differ. The landing fee figures come from the regional tariff information for the islands. Airport bus and taxi figures are the published fares, with a range where sources disagree. Vehicle ban dates are taken from recent years' decrees, because the dates are reissued annually. Prices for the funicular, the Monte Solaro chairlift and the Blue Grotto match those in our other Italy guides.
Timetables on this route change several times a year and sailings are cancelled in bad weather. Check the day's departures with the operator before you set off, and again before you come back.
For more on the region, including how to combine Capri with the coast and with Rome, see our Italy travel guides.
