The first metro stations in Naples appeared only at the very end of the 20th century. However, in such a short period they have become one of the main attractions of the city. Still, several of them are annually included in the TOP list of the most beautiful in the world. In this article we will not only talk about the most remarkable stations, but also give more practical information - about the opening hours and ticket prices for the Naples metro.
The first section of the Naples Vanvitelli subway - Colli Aminei, consisting of 6 stations and 4 km in length, was recently opened in 1993. However, at the turn of the XIX-XX centuries, several scattered railways in the city had underground sections ...
The history of the Neapolitan subway
By the middle of the 20th century, it was decided to create a unified transport system, which was implemented almost half a century later.
Perhaps it was the "young" age of the Neapolitan metro that largely determined the look that ensured him the glory of the most beautiful metro in Europe.
The first metro stations appeared in Naples at the very end of the 20th century.
Thanks to the mosaic and the play of light at the Toledo station, it seems as if passengers are plunging into the underwater world. The Dante station is buried in quotes by the great poet, and the arches of the University station, lined with colored crystal panels, are supported by black columns in the form of human faces.
Good to know: Due to its unusualness, the Naples metro even entered as a separate item in the Russian-language audio guide in the city center for the iPhone. If you are going to Naples, be sure to install this link app for yourself - it will save you a lot of money on excursions and allow you to see all the most important things.
In the trial version of the audio guide, the first 5 points are available for free, and the full version of the route of 55 objects will cost only 5 Euros. This is 10-30 times cheaper than the services of live guides in Naples.
Naples metro map
The total length of the metro lines in Naples is approximately 35 km. Almost every kilometer there is a station - there are 34 in all. There are only two metro lines, in the future it is planned to complete three more, increasing the number of stations to 114.
Yellow line 1 (Garibaldi - Piscinola-Scampia) includes 18 stations and leads from the northern part of the city to the center. Part of the paths lies above the ground. It is here that you can admire the best examples of "Metro dell'arte". All stations of this metro line can be reached in 33 minutes.
Mosaic at the Toledo metro station
Blue line 6 (Mostra - Mergelina) appeared in the city recently - in 2006. It is very short - 2.3 km, and it has only 4 stations. This line goes to the center on the west side of the city.
The Naples metro system also includes 4 funiculars.
Working hours
Each of the Neapolitan metro lines has its own working time. Yellow line 1 starts at 06:00 a.m. and ends at 23:15. Blue line 6 is only open on weekdays and only from 07:30 to 14:30.
The intervals between trains are minimal at rush hour (about 6 minutes) and maximum after 21:00 pm (about 15 minutes).
Two of the four cable cars (Montesanto and Mergellina) are available from 07:00 to 22:00. The Chiaia and Centrale funiculars are open from 06:30 to 00:30. You will have to wait for the funicular no longer than 10-15 minutes.
Naples tickets and prices
All passengers over six years of age can use Naples public transport only with a ticket.
At the same time, a single ticket system operates in Naples, so that your pass can be used not only in the metro, but also in a bus, trolleybus, tram and even funicular (although only once in the metro).
In addition to tickets for a single trip without a change, there are also tickets for a day, a week, a month and a year.
The yellow line (Garibaldi - Piscinola-Scampia) includes 18 stations
Long-term tickets (month or year) are registered and issued separately, but, as a rule, they are more suitable for
locals than for tourists. Regular tickets can be bought at tobacco kiosks or special vending machines in the metro itself.
A one-time non-stop trip will cost 1.10 euros. An all-day ticket for midnight on any type of transport costs 3.50 euros. A weekly pass will cost 12.50 euros.
Tickets must be composted (if the ticket is intended for repeated use, it is enough to compost it once - at the first use).
In extreme cases, the time and date of the first trip can be entered by hand. For the lack of this information on the ticket you will have to pay a large fine.
Useful articles about Naples:
- What to see in Naples on your own in 1 day
- 5 most interesting excursions in Naples
- Naples Tour: BlogoItaliano Guide Review
- Naples airport and how to get to the city
Photos by: Antonio Manfredonio, Mauro Cacciola, Fabio Colombari, Paolo Gamba.
