Travel Information

How to reach Naples and the Conference Center

By plane
Naples is accessible via the Aeroporto Internazionale di Napoli (Naples International Airport) Capodichino. The airport is well connected to major European hubs, as well as to all key Italian cities. Located just 7 km from the city center, Capodichino is served by taxis and by a dedicated shuttle service called Alibus. Car rentals are also available for those wishing to explore the area at their own pace. The Alibus departs every 30 minutes and stops at Piazza Garibaldi (in front of the main train station), Porta di Massa (close to the historic center) and Molo Beverello (one of the main ports of Naples) along the seafront. To reach the Venue (Centro Congressi, via Partenope 36), get off at Piazza Municipio, proceed to via Acton, and either take bus 154 and get off at the Santa Lucia stop, or continue walking for approximately 20 minutes.

By train
The main train station in Naples is called Napoli Centrale and is located at Piazza Garibaldi. Naples enjoys excellent high-speed rail connections with all major Italian cities. For timetables and further information, please visit the Trenitalia or Italo websites. From Napoli Centrale, you can easily reach the Venue by taking Line 1 of the metro (the Garibaldi stop is just outside Napoli Centrale) towards Dante. Get off at Toledo, and then either take a taxi or enjoy a pleasant and scenic walk through via Toledo and Piazza del Plebiscito, which will lead you to the Conference Center.

For those traveling from Rome, high-speed trains to Naples operated by Trenitalia and Italo run hourly with a journey time of just over one hour, making Naples a quick and easy trip from the capital.

By car
From Rome, A1 highway (Autostrada del Sole); from Bari, A14 highway; from Reggio Calabria, A3 highway; for all cases, take “Marina/Naples Center” direction, or take the Tangenziale highway (exits “Vomero” or “Fuorigrotta”). There are some private garages near the Conference Center.

Traveling around Naples

While the center is best explored on foot, the city is also served by an underground metro system, which links Napoli Centrale (at Piazza Garibaldi) to the center and districts/neighborhoods beyond. The metro system, also known as Metro Art, not only provides functionality but is itself an attraction of the city, featuring several stations uniquely designed by contemporary artists and architects. Trams, public buses, and taxi ranks are also widely available.

Naples has an extensive public transportation network, primarily managed by ANM (Azienda Napoletana Mobilità), EAV (Ente Autonomo Volturno), and Trenitalia. The main options include:

Metro: Line 1 (also known as the “Art Line”), Line 2, and Line 6
Funicolari (funiculars): Centrale, Chiaia, Montesanto, and Mergellina
Buses: various urban routes connecting the city center with the suburbs
Regional trains: for nearby cities and towns (e.g., Circumvesuviana for Pompeii and Sorrento)
Trams: limited routes
Ferryboats and hydrofoils: connecting Naples to the islands (Capri, Ischia, Procida)

Tickets
Single ride: valid for 90 minutes on metro, buses, and funiculars (1.50€)
Daily pass: unlimited rides for 24 hours (4.50€)
Weekly pass: unlimited rides for 7 days

Where to buy tickets
Tabaccherie (tobacco shops)
Ticket machines in metro or funicular stations
Via Apps like Unico Campania or ANM
Tickets must be validated before the trip using the obliteratrici (obliterating machines) in the stations or on the vehicles.

Useful information

Currency
The local currency is the Euro (€). All major credit cards are widely accepted. ATMs for cash withdrawals are widespread and always active.

Smoking
Smoking is prohibited on public transport and enclosed spaces. Outdoor smoking is allowed.

VAT
Value Added Tax is charged on most goods and services in Italy.

Emergency phone numbers
Carabinieri (Italian Military Police): 112
Police: 113
Firemen/firefighters: 115
Finance police: 117
Health emergency: 118
Coast guard/Sea rescue: 1530

Electricity
Italy uses 230 Volts