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Getting to Villa Ceselle How to get to Villa Ceselle Getting to Villa Ceselle Villa Ceselle is located in the peaceful little town of Anacapri, in the highest part of the island of Capri. Anacapri is linked to the port of Marina Grande either by direct bus or by bus with connection in the center of Capri. Roma How our shuttle service operates Book at least 2 nights and you won't have worry about how to get to Villa Ceselle from the port: on your arrival, we’ll come and collect you from the port and accompany you to the hotel. We’ll also provide the return service on the day of your departure. All you need to do is give us a call to let us know which ferry or hydrofoil you’ll be arriving on. Shuttle service is available from 9,00 am to 6,00 pm. This said, below you’ll find detailed information of how to reach us, which will, no doubt, be of use to you during your stay. Napoli How to get to Anacapri The direct bus from Marina Grande to Anacapri departs approximately every hour, meaning Ischia Salerno that often you’ll be better off taking the funicular railway train which departs every fifteen Sorrento minutes from the port and which, in just three minutes, transports passengers to the center of Positano Capri. From here, it is only a few meters to the bus station, from where buses depart for Capri Anacapri approximately every 15 minutes. How to get to Villa Ceselle Hydrofoils and ferries to Capri depart from Guests traveling to Anacapri by bus should descend at the “Bar Grotta Azzurra” bus stop. It’s How long will the journey take? Naples and Sorrento. In the summer months, the 4th stop after “Piazza Vittoria”, the main bus stop in Anacapri (usually announced by the sea crossings are also available from driver, who simply calls out “Anacapri”). Feel free to ask the driver to let you know when the From Rome airport: minimum 3 hours Positano, Amalfi, Salerno and the island of bus gets to the Bar Grotta Azzurra stop. From here, you’ll need to walk down Via Pagliaro for (traveling by fast train and without missing Ischia. Times of crossings are subject to about 200 meters until reaching a junction. Turn left and walk uphill for circa 50 meters. a single connection) variation and it’s always a good idea to check From Naples airport: 90mins the hydrofoil and ferry schedule before you From Sorrento: 30mins travel to the port. www.capri.com/en/ferry-schedule How long does the boat trip from Naples to Capri take? Ferry: 80 minutes There’s no need to book ferry or hydrofoil Fast ferry: 50 minutes tickets in advance. This said, if you are traveling in the peak holiday months of July Hydrofoil: 40 minutes and August, you can expect to have to queue significantly longer before boarding. For much of the year, you will be not able to Fast options: take your car to Capri. In any case, the island Car transfer direct to the port is largely pedestrian and a car is of very little use here. Private boat transfer Download the Apps by Caprionline Helicopter transfer Capri Insider Capri Schedule www.villaceselle.com [email protected] tel. +39 081 8382236 If you are interested in any of the above, let A guide to the Schedules for island with insider ferries to and us know, we’ll be happy to organize your Via Ceselle, 18 · 80071 Anacapri (Napoli) ITALY tips from Capri transfer for you! Getting to Capri from Rome Getting to Molo Beverello from Private Naples’Capodichino Airport Roma Roma Ciampino (CIA) transfer From Roma Fiumicino Airport: from 2 Fiumicino airport, the quickest way to reach Bus: immediately outside Terminal 1 (where Shuttle Bus Taxi (40 min./4/6€ ca.) (35 min./30€ ca.) Rome’s main Roma Termini railway station is all incoming flights land) you’ll find the by the Leonardo Express train. 1 Alibus: 4 the coach which takes passengers Roma Fiumicino (FCO) to the center of Naples and stops at both 1 2 There are three categories of train: 3 Piazza Garibaldi and Piazza Municipio (this Treno/Train “Leonardo Shuttle Bus Taxi • Eurostar Freccia3 Rossa (TAV) : by far latter only a three minute walk away from Express” (32 min./14€) (55 min. 4/6€) (45 min./50€ ca.) the fastest option, the journey between Molo Beverello). The journey takes Rome and Naples by Freccia Rossa train approximately 40 minutes. Roma Stazione Termini - Rome Termini train station takes little more than an hour. Tickets cost Taxi - the taxi stand is located outside 3 circa 40.00 euro. Terminal 1. Ask the driver to apply the fixed Treno AV/ High speed Train (70 min./30€ ca.) • Intercity: the journey Rome- Naples by rate to the port (approximately 20.00 euro). Intercity takes about two hours. Tickets Avoid anybody offering taxi services inside cost about 20.00 Euro. the airport: we guarantee they will not be licensed taxi drivers. Napoli Napoli Capodichino (NAP) • Interegionali: with tickets costing just 4 over 10.00 euro, the Interegional train is the Bus (AliBus) Taxi cheapest choice. The downside is that the Getting to Molo Beverello from (25 min./4€) (20 min./20€ ca.) journey Rome-Naples takes a whopping four Naples’ train station hours. Napoli Stazione Centrale - Naples Central train station Take a taxi! Although buses and trams run regularly from the train station to the port, Taxi Metro Linea 1 Taxi From Roma Ciampino Airport 2 take a bus they are always extremely crowded and (10 min./11€ ca.) “Municipio” (10min. 1,20€) (10 min./11€ ca.) to Rome’s Roma Termini railway station and there is no way of knowing when to get off. proceed as above. In addition, you will need to cross the entire You can expect to take at least three hours piazza to reach the bus stop. The fixed taxi to reach Capri from Rome, considerably fare to the port is about 10.00 euro. longer if you happen to miss a connection. Navetta gratuita Free Shuttle (5 min.) + 60 min. Getting to Capri from Sorrento Molo Beverello Calata Porta di Massa Getting to Capri from Naples AliscafiAliscafi / /High High speed speed ferry Navi e navi veloci / Ferry and speed ferry Hydrofoils and ferries depart from Naples has two ports from where to catch Sorrento’s Marina Piccola port on a regular boats to Capri: Molo Beverello and Calata di Mergellina Aliscafi / High speed ferry Nave veloce/Speed ferry (60 min./17,80€) basis. The journey takes less than 30 minutes (50 min./19€ ca.) Nave/Ferry (80 min./12€) Massa. Molo Beverello is situated directly and crossings are frequent, especially so in opposite the city’s Maschio Angioino castle. the summer season. Calata di Massa lies just slightly to the East You can catch a bus to the port from the Sorrento Sorrento (i.e. to your left when you face the sea). center of Sorrento, or make your way on foot, walking down the steps which start in Hydrofoils depart from Molo Beverello, Piazza Tasso. Aliscafo/High speed ferry (20 min./17€ ca.) fast ferries and ferries depart from Calata Nave veloce/Speed ferry (30 min./14,70€) di Massa. Vehicles are transported by ferry or fast ferry only. Capri Capri Porto di Marina Grande Times and prices change frequently: always check crossing times before Bus Taxi Funicolare/ Taxi heading to the port. (15 Min./1,80€) (20 min./20€ ca.) Cablecar (10 min./15€ (5 min./1,80€) ca.) Capri Centro Bus (10 min./1,80€) Bus (10 min./1,80€) Our insider tips Taxi (10 min./16€ ca.) Taxi (10 min./16€ ca.) Marina Piccola Ferries from Sorrento to Capri sail along one of the most beautiful stretches of coast imaginable; sit on the left side of the ferry for the best views! Anacapri Centro If you get seasick, avoid catamaran ferries and sit towards the back of the ship. Bus (10 min./1,80€) Bus (10 min./1,80€) Schedules are subject to change, so always reconfirm before your departure! Grotta Azzurra Faro di Punta Carena.
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