The port of Pozzuoli has a prevalent commercial and tourist connection with the islands of Ischia and Procida (only ferries, except for a daily connection with hydrofoil to Procida).
During the winter there are about 20 daily connections with the island of Ischia, but their number increases during the tourist season (from Easter to October). The same goes for Procida: during the winter months there are about 10 trips a day; during the summer their number increases considerably.
A ferry takes 60 (max. 70 minutes) to reach the island of Ischia; 40 minutes to reach Procida. Any intermediate stop in Procida affects the travel times of the ferries to the island of Ischia (the only hydrofoil to Procida takes 20 minutes to reach the island).
Special mention for pleasure boating and fishing activities. They represent the main employment resource of the territory. The fish market is located about 500 meters from the port.
Metro: Garibaldi stop, Line 2 (Naples). The service is guaranteed by Trenitalia. To reach Pozzuoli it takes about 50 minutes (40 minutes by train + 10 minutes on foot to reach the port).
Cumana: Montesanto stop (Naples). The service is guaranteed by EAV (a local public transport company). To reach Pozzuoli it takes about 40 minutes.
Taxi: from Naples Capodichino Airport and Naples Central Station the port of Pozzuoli is about 20 kilometers away.
Car: follow the signs for the "tangenziale" and, once inside, take the Pozzuoli - Via Campana exit. At the first intersection after the exit, turn right following the signs for the port.
The most convenient solution to reach the port of Pozzuoli is the car (or taxi). From Naples Capodichino airport, the port of Pozzuoli is about 20 kilometers away.
For those arriving by train to Naples Central Station, the most convenient solution to reach the port of Pozzuoli is the Metro Line 2. The service is guaranteed by Trenitalia. It takes about 50 minutes (40 minutes by train + 10 minutes on foot to reach the port).
Alternatively there's the Cumana. In this case you have to reach Montesanto district in Naples and then continue by train to Pozzuoli. The service is guaranteed by EAV, a local transport public company. Journey time: about 40 minutes.
Located between the port and the promenade of Pozzuoli, inside the villa of the same name (hotel, bistrot and location for ceremonies and meetings), the outdoor parking Villa Avellino is an excellent solution for those who must embark for Ischia and Procida. Daily rate € 15.00 approximately. Taxi service to the port of Pozzuoli (for a fee).
Tel: +39 0813036812
The Parking degli Aranci is located near Pozzuoli Metro Station and a few minutes walk from the ferry port for the islands of Ischia and Procida. Fenced, video surveillance and with night watchman, it is the ideal solution for both short stay (daily rate approx. € 30.00) and long stay. Parking spaces are approx. 100. Open every day (07:00 - 20:00 hours). Services Free shuttle from / to the port of Pozzuoli (guaranteed service for the driver; to be verified for other passengers) Car valet Disabled place Pink seat Online booking
Tel: +39 0813412263
Mobile: +39 3493694585/3401278739
This agency, located on the port of Pozzuoli, offers the convenient Car Valet service. Just contact them and agree on the place and method of collection of the car. An employee will take care of the pick up of the car which will be kept in a covered and supervised garage. In this way, parking will no longer be a problem, with significant savings in time and energy, especially during bridges, weekends and summer periods.
Tel: +39 0815262711
Mobile: 3312319565
In Pozzuoli the ticket offices of the shipping companies are not located in a single point. Obviously they are all close to the port, concentrated in a few hundred meters:
Near the port of Pozzuoli there are numerous activities: bars, pubs, pizzerias, restaurants where it is possible to stop for a coffee or a meal while waiting to embark for Ischia or Procida. There are also clothing stores, a pharmacy and a newsagent.
Far from the glories of the Roman era, when it was the most important port in the western Mediterranean, the port of Pozzuoli has remained an important hub for tourist and commercial connections with the islands of Ischia and Procida.
Inevitably, many activities have sprung up all around: bars, pizzerias, sandwich bars and restaurants where it's possible to spend some time before embarking. Special mention for the local cuisine, guardian of the maritime tradition of the city. So, fresh fish for a thousand combinations of first and second courses.
The same goes for the nearby Sandro Pertini seafront located beyond the port area. It's the heart of the city nightlife, a privileged meeting place not only for residents but also for the inhabitants of the near municipalities and for tourists.
Tourists are mainly drawn to the archaeological excavations of the city. We suggest only two, those closest to the port: the Flavian Neronian Amphitheater (near the Metro Line 2 station) and the Macellum Tempio di Serapide (the ancient market of Puteoli). The name "Temple of Serapis" is due to the discovery in the mid-18th century of a statue of the Egyptian god.
Last, but not least, the cathedral. The Cathedral Basilica of San Procolo Martire is located in the Rione Terra, a district behind the port. The church, damaged by a fire that broke out in 1964, was only reopened to the public in 2014, half a century after the events. Two external factors make the restoration so long and laborious: the recurring phenomenon of bradyseism and the Irpinia earthquake of 23 November 1980.