The Funicular Lines in Naples, stops, fares and practical advice

Map of the metro and funicular lines in Naples, Italy

Metro lines and funicular railways in Naples There are four funicular railway lines in Naples, three of which provide access to the Vomero hill from the centre of Naples.

However, the funicular railway is not essential for reaching Vanvitelli station on the Vomero hill overlooking Naples.

The line number 1 metro line (yellow line) also provides access.

But if you are far from the stations on this line, it is convenient and also enjoyable to take the funicular to see things from above while being in the open air!

The Montesanto funicular railway in Naples, Italy

The Montesanto funicular railway in Naples The funicular lines that provide access to the Vomero hill depart from the Montesanto station, very close to Piazza Dante, and from the Augusteo station, right next to the Galleria Umberto I and Via Toledo.

The line that departs from Montesanto, which bears the same name, has the advantage of arriving at Morghen station, which is located close to Castle Sant Elmo and the Certosa di San Martino.

We therefore recommend using this funicular line if you wish to visit either of these two places, which, it should be added, offer some of the most beautiful views of the bay and city of Naples, as well as Mount Vesuvius.

The Montesanto funicular railway in Naples The Augusteo station line, called Centrale, arrives at Fuga station, near Vanvitelli Square.

The third funicular line departs from the Parco Margherita station near the Amadeo underground station on the line number 2 (blue) of the underground and arrives at the Cimarosa station, also near Vanvitelli Square.

Please note, however, that this last funicular line, called Chaia, has been closed for works since 2022 and there is no date yet set for its reopening.

Funicular fares in Naples

The Montesanto funicular railway in Naples The funicular railways of Naples are managed by the ANM company.

The price of an ANM ticket valid for 90 minutes is €1.80, the price of a 24-hour pass is €4.50, and the price of a 7-day pass is €12.50.

ANM tickets are valid on metro lines 1 and 6 as well as on bus routes and funicular railways in Naples.

The fares for the funicular railway are the same as for the bus or underground.

The funicular railway lines in Naples

Central Funicular Railway

Route: Connects Piazzetta Augusteo to Piazza Fuga.
Stops: Augusteo - CV Emanuele - Petraio - Fuga

Central Funicular Timetable

Start and end of service:
- Monday and Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.
- Friday and Saturday: 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.

Frequency of the Central Funicular

Departures every 10 minutes for journeys with changes, from 8:30 a.m. until the end of service. Direct journeys run every 30 minutes, except for journeys at 1:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m., 12:30 a.m. and 2:00 a.m., which are journeys with changes.

Chiaia Funicular Railway

Route: Connects Via del Parco Margherita to Via Domenico Cimarosa.
Stops: Parco Margherita - Palazzolo - Cimarosa

Chiaia Funicular timetable

Start and end of service:
- Wednesday and Thursday: 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Monday and Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
- Friday and Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Chiaia Funicular Frequency

Departures every 10 minutes.

Montesanto Funicular Railway

Route: Connects Piazza Montesanto to Via Raffaele Morghen.
Stops: Piazza Montesanto - C.V. Emanuele - Morghen

Montesanto Funicular Railway Timetable

Start and end of service: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Montesanto Funicular Frequency

Departures every 10 minutes.

Mergellina Funicular Railway

Route: Connects the seafront of Via Mergellina to Via Manzoni.
Stops: Via Mergellina - S. Antonio - S. Gioacchino - P.CO Angelina - Manzoni

Mergellina Funicular Timetable

Journeys with changes

Start and end of service: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Direct journeys

Start and end of service: 9:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Mergellina Funicular frequency