Naples: useful information on how to enjoy the city as soon as you get off the train

Discover practical tips for getting around Naples and visiting its main attractions, including cabs, public transportation and customized tours.

Naples is an incredibly fascinating city, rich in history, culture, and traditions. If you arrive by train, you can immediately begin an unforgettable visit, but it is important to know how to get around and what useful information to have available.

Here are some tips for enjoying Naples at its best right after getting off the train.

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How to get to the city center from the train station

Naples Central Station is one of the main railway stations in southern Italy and is well connected to the city center by Metro Line 1, buses and cabs.

If you are short on time or need to get around comfortably and quickly, cabs may be a good option.

Another viable alternative is definitely the NCC for anyone seeking privacy and convenience.

The center of Naples comfortably with NCC from inStazione

>> Book the service of Noleggio Con Conducente (NCC) for your movements in the city of Naples

Cab information

Cabs in Naples are operated by several companies, but all follow the rates set by the City of Naples. The cost varies depending on distance and traffic.

You can book a car in advance via smartphone app or by calling companies directly, or find a cab near Central Station.

The advice to use only official cabs and avoid illegal cabs always applies. As in any city, it is important to check the price before boarding, either by asking for the approximate cost of the ride or by checking the meter is turned on.

Useful numbers for tourists

If one needs information on public transportation, museums, monuments, etc., one can go to the city's tourist offices and hubs dedicated to tours and tourist services, which are also located inside the station.

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In an emergency, the number to call is 112. The Single Emergency Number is answered by operators responsible for forwarding the various calls to the appropriate operations center. (e.g., Police Forces, Health Care). From the cell phone, one can call even if the latter is blocked or if there is no service

The main numbers that can help you in Naples

Public Utility

• 112 Single European Number for Emergencies (NUE)
• 113 State Police
• +39 081 595 4111 Naples Traffic Police
• +39 081 795 7111 Naples Municipal Police - Ready to intervene in the territory
• 115 Fire Department
• 1530 Coast Guard
• 118 Emergency Room
• 800 178400 Veterinary Emergency Room

Transportation

• 800 211388 Circumvesuviana
• 892021 Trenitalia
• 800 639525 / 800 568866 ANM (Azienda Napoletana Mobilità)

Cab

• +39 081 5707070 M.T. Radiotaxi
• +39 081 2222 Consortaxi
• +39 081 8888 Taxi Consortium Naples
• +39 081 5564444 Radio Taxi Naples
• +39 081 0101 Radio Taxi Partenope

Shipping companies

• +39 081 18966690 Caremar
• +39 081 3334411 Medmar
• +39 081 7201491 Tirrenia
• +39 081 4972238 Alilauro
• +39 081 4285555 Snav

Practical tips for visiting Naples

To enjoy Naples at its best, you need to organize your time well and choose carefully what to visit. If you want to see both must-see and lesser-known attractions, the advice is to select agencies formed by reliable and competent tourism professionals.

In this way one can choose from many options ranging from a tour of the center together with an experienced guide to a tour of Capri by boat departing from the harbor.

Capri boat tour departing from Naples

Boat tours of Capri

Attractions not to be missed on foot with a smart audio guide or escort definitely include the Duomo, Sansevero Chapel and San Gregorio Armeno street, the Spanish Quarter area, and the Castello dell'Ovo, which offers a panoramic view of the city.

The Veiled Christ in the Sansevero Chapel in Naples

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If you decide to get around Naples freely, you can rent a bicycle, scooter or use the subway line 1 or the EAV bus.

Naples by bike with inStazione

Discover Naples and its neighborhoods by bike

Another option to consider is definitely to book a private tour with transfer included, so you can choose, according to your needs, places to visit and times.

>> inStazione organizes exclusive private tours for the city of Naples

Conclusions

Naples is a city with a unique and inimitable charm, vibrant and full of wonders all waiting to be discovered. Just follow the previous tips and take your time to appreciate every corner of it.