Naples to Ischia Ferry: Times, Prices, Companies and Ports

The Naples to Ischia crossing takes 45 to 60 minutes, and five companies serve the island: Alicost, Alilauro, Snav, Caremar and Medmar. Departures run from about 4:30 a.m. to about 9:55 p.m. The SNAV hydrofoil from Naples to Casamicciola takes 45 minutes, while ferries from Pozzuoli and Calata Porta di Massa take about 60.

At a glance

• Crossing time: 45 to 60 minutes
• Fares from: €8.70 (Caremar ship, Pozzuoli to Ischia)
• Companies: Alicost, Alilauro, Snav, Caremar, Medmar
• Departures: about 4:30 a.m. to about 9:55 p.m.
• Departure ports: Beverello (hydrofoils), Calata Porta di Massa and Pozzuoli (ferries), Mergellina (hydrofoils)
• Arrival ports: Ischia Porto, Casamicciola, Forio

Which ferry should you take from Naples to Ischia: companies, times and prices?

Two kinds of boat make the crossing. Hydrofoils are the fast boats, and they carry passengers only. Alicost, Alilauro, Snav and Caremar all run them. Caremar and Medmar also run ferries, the slower boats that take cars, motorcycles and trucks. Hydrofoils suit a trip with a light bag and a wish to arrive quickly. Ferries suit a trip with a vehicle or a tighter budget.

• SNAV hydrofoil, Naples Beverello to Casamicciola: 45 minutes · daily all year round · no car
• Alilauro hydrofoil, Ischia to Beverello: €18.90 · no car
• Alilauro hydrofoil, Beverello to Forio: €20.10 · no car
• Alilauro hydrofoil, Mergellina to Ischia: €18.90 · no car
• Caremar ship, Ischia to Naples: €11.50 · car yes
• Caremar hydrofoil, Ischia to Naples: €16.80 · no car
• Caremar ship, Pozzuoli to Ischia: about 60 minutes · €8.70 · car yes
• Medmar ferry, Ischia to Pozzuoli or Naples: €11.30 · car yes

For the shortest crossing, take a hydrofoil. With a car, take a Caremar or Medmar ferry. On a budget, the Caremar ship from Pozzuoli has the lowest fare listed. These are standard adult fares. Children pay less (Alilauro lists €12.90 on the Beverello and Mergellina routes, Medmar €6.40 for ages 4 to 12), and island residents pay less still.

How long is the ferry from Naples to Ischia?

Hydrofoils are quicker. The SNAV hydrofoil from Beverello to Casamicciola takes 45 minutes. Ferries take about 60 minutes from Calata Porta di Massa. From Pozzuoli the trip runs from 45 to 60 minutes.

Boats leave from about 4:30 a.m., so a morning crossing leaves the whole day on the island.

How many ferries a day run from Naples to Ischia?

Departures run throughout the day, from about 4:30 a.m. to about 9:55 p.m. SNAV runs its Naples to Casamicciola hydrofoil daily, all year round. In summer there are also extra connections from the area to Capri, Ponza and Ventotene.

Should you book the Naples to Ischia ferry in advance?

SNAV tickets can be booked online, and booking that way saves time at the port.

Can you take a car on the Naples to Ischia ferry?

Caremar and Medmar ferries take motor vehicles, motorcycles and trucks. Hydrofoils from Alicost, Alilauro, Snav and Caremar take passengers only. Mergellina has hydrofoils only, so a car can’t go from there. Pozzuoli port is the one recommended for anyone reaching Ischia by car, and only ferries leave from it. Vehicles with ticketed or reserved passengers board at the Bausan gate or the Pisacane gate. No vehicle fare is listed.

Departure day: where does the ferry leave from and arrive in Ischia?

Naples has several departure points. Ferry connections to the Gulf islands have moved to the ferry terminal at Porto di Massa. Pozzuoli has ferries only, and Mergellina has hydrofoils only.

Ischia has three commercial ports: Ischia Porto, Casamicciola and Forio. At Ischia Porto dock the Medmar and Caremar ferries, from Porta di Massa and Pozzuoli, plus the Alilauro and Caremar hydrofoils. At Casamicciola dock the Caremar and Medmar ferries and the SNAV hydrofoils. Forio takes hydrofoils only, and only Alilauro calls there, from Naples Beverello. Pick the boat that lands nearest your hotel.