Walk to Naples / Livorno Train Stations?

[rome2009]

Has anyone tried walking to the Naples and / or Livorno train stations from the ports? How long does it take?

Has anyone taken a cab to the train stations (I understand that the taxi drivers are reluctant to do that run as it is very short)?

If taking a bus to the stations, are the buses frequent and easy to figure out?

[moyaroo]

In Livorno take the bus. They run often and are much faster than walking as the train station is a fair piece out. Be aware that the train connections to Pisa are difficult and you must get an early one to be able to have any time in Pisa before the return. Trains to Florence are much easier and do not require changes.

 

I have walked to the Naples station, it is not too far if you are in good shape, but it will require a good map or GPS Naples is "impossible" to navigate on your own. You will want, no doubt, the Circumvesuvia sp? (train to Sorrento past Vesuvius) it operates from its own section of the main station but it is well marked.

[rome2009]

How long will it take to walk to the Naples train station? Is the walk safe? Why is Naples impossible to navigate?

I will heed your advice on Livorno and take the bus. From what I understand, you simply cross the street to the newstand, buy a ticket, cross back over and take the #1 bus to the train station. How will I know where the stop for the train station is? Would it be easier to take a cab?

[Hlitner]

We have walked to the Naples train station many times, and it usually takes us about 25 min. As to Livorno, it is really impossible to walk to the station. Not only is it much to far, but the port authorities in Livorno will not permit you to walk through the port to get to the entrance. Sometimes the port has an inside shuttle bus that can take you to the entrance (or main port terminal where they have several rental car dealers) but that internal shuttle seems to only run on days when they feel like running (remember, it is Italy).

 

Hank

[moyaroo]

The train station is, well, a big building at the end of the line no need to worry about knowing. Stazione is the word in Italian though the driver will know what you want.

 

Naples was a good 20 minutes IIRC and my hand held GPS was nice. Many small streets and nothing is straight (OK there are some large streets that are) for more than a block and it is a trifle hilly to boot.

[rome2009]

I am not sure if you answered this question for me before, but I don't have it in my notes. Can you give me directions for walking to the train station in Naples? Is it safe, and at what pace would you need to walk to get there in 25 minutes? Thanks.

[moyaroo]

from google maps

Walking directions are in beta.

Use caution – This route may be missing sidewalks or pedestrian paths.

Walking directions to Stazione di Napoli Centrale, Italy

2.1 km – about 27 mins

 

Napoli - Palermo/Napoli - Lipari

1. Head west on Molo Immacolotella Vecchia toward Calata Porta di Massa

45 m

2. Turn right at Calata Porta di Massa

0.3 km

3. Continue on Molo Pisacane

73 m

4. Turn right to stay on Molo Pisacane

95 m

5. Turn left to stay on Molo Pisacane

13 m

6. Turn right to stay on Molo Pisacane

93 m

7. Continue on Calata Villa del Popolo

0.4 km

8. Slight left to stay on Calata Villa del Popolo

26 m

9. Turn left to stay on Calata Villa del Popolo

45 m

10. Turn right at Via Amerigo Vespucci

34 m

11. Turn left at Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi

0.1 km

12. Continue straight onto Piazza Guglielmo Pepe

45 m

13. Continue on Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi

0.3 km

14. Slight left at Piazza Nolana

59 m

15. Slight left at Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi

0.1 km

16. Slight left at Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi

20 m

17. Turn right to stay on Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi

0.2 km

18. Turn left to stay on Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi

34 m

19. Turn right to stay on Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi

62 m

20. Turn left to stay on Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi

6 m

21. Turn right to stay on Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi

Destination will be on the right

 

60 m

 

Stazione di Napoli Centrale

Italy

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Map data ©2009 Tele Atlas

[Longtonian]

Main hazards we encountered when walking to Naples station were

 

1) Heat!

 

2) The traffic - crossing the road wasn't always easy - just pray and hope for the best. Parking chaotic - I've never seen so many dented cars.

 

But what a great atmosphere - never been anywhere quite like it - so vibrant, it fizzes with life. Grubby, seedy, dusty, totally lacking in any pretensions - real Italy.

 

Trains aren't exactly comfortable - no aircon on the one we used apart from the windows - a nice little adventure though.

[moyaroo]

Crossing roads in Italy. Here is the drill. Approach road, discretely look both ways and ascertain that you are not in imminent peril, look straight ahead (really do not make eye contact with any driver they will run you down if you do) continue across street, breathe.

 

Yes, I know that in the rest of the world one makes eye contact to ascertain that the driver will stop. In Italy if you make eye contact the driver will assume that you do not want to die and will, therefore, stop.

[rome2009]

Ok, you guys must be kidding, right? I mean, the drivers can not be that aggressive, can they? Would it be simpler to just take a taxi instead? In your humble opinions, what would be the best way to get from the port to the train station? Walk, bus, taxi? If we do take the bus, how will we know when we have arrived at the station? I know we take the # 1. I know we buy the ticket at the newstand across the road, then cross back and take the bus in that direction. What I am uncertain about is how will I know when to get off. Unless I have mixed up my ports, which at this point could easily happen!

[rome2009]

Just realized I got the wrong info regarding the bus. I was referring to Livorno port. In Naples you take the Port Shuttle to the center of town and then a bus to the station. Is that the easiest way to get there? Can we walk from where the ship docks through the port area and then through town to the train station?

[rome2009]

What is the procedure to get a taxi to go from the port in Naples to the train station. I understand that most would rather not do that as it is a short fare for them. So, how does one find a taxi that will be willing to do the short drive? Has anyone had this experience?

[clarksnavy]

There will be Taxis there just waiting for cruisers like yourself, but buyer beware. Naples is famous for cheaters in the taxi industry. Make sure he has a meter and make sure the meter is turned on. Know what train station you want to go to. Have small Euro bills and coins because Napolitani do not like to make change. I live here. I was at a store just last night and my change was ten euro cents and the cashier just kept it

without batting an eye. At ten cents, it makes for a funny story, but a cab ride with a 50 euro note will not make a funny story. Don't be put off

by the appearance of Naples if you have not been here before. Beautiful woman with dirty feet is what she is known by. Watch out for the cab drivers and pick pockets and the cab ride of a lifetime. :rolleyes:

[clarksnavy]

Ok, you guys must be kidding, right? I mean, the drivers can not be that aggressive, can they? Would it be simpler to just take a taxi instead? In your humble opinions, what would be the best way to get from the port to the train station? Walk, bus, taxi?

 

Walk, seriously just walk it! You have not experienced life to the fullest until you walk through Naples. Stop for a cafe, law regulates how much a cup costs so no danger of getting ripped off there. Stop for Gelato, the best ice cream in the universe. Try not to get run over by a scooter, and yes, the driving is that agressive, and more. It's funny about the eye contact thing because mothers often stick their baby carriages out into the traffic first "knowing" that a driver would never hit a baby. Insane and invigorating. I love it. I never take taxis in Naploli.

[steamboats]

Naples: After leaving the port building go to the left (ferry terminal). There´s a bar (look for the sign "T" for tabacchi on the top) and kiosk. There you can buy a ticket to Herculaneum or Pompeii. Buy a return ticket too. The ticket is valid for the Naples busses and the Circumvesuviana. The bus stop is close by. Take bus No. 1 to the train station (Garribaldi).

 

Livorno: The port provided a shuttle bus for 1 EUR to a square behind the bus terminal at Grande Piazza in downtown Livorno. Across the street there´s a little store (again Tabacchi, has big signs "bus tickets" in the window). The guy spoke very good English. He´s selling all bus tickets (single ride 1 EUR) and also the train tickets to Pisa or Florence. Go to the bus terminal and take Bus 1 to the train station. It´s way to far to walk and you´re not allowed to walk in the port area anyway.

 

rome2009, yes, the drivers can be that aggressive. I´ve been to Naples with my parents 20 y ago. Being a good German we stopped at the red traffic light. We caused a traffic jam!! Everyone was trying to pass us.

 

steamboats

[Missus Makkem]

What is the procedure to get a taxi to go from the port in Naples to the train station. I understand that most would rather not do that as it is a short fare for them. So, how does one find a taxi that will be willing to do the short drive? Has anyone had this experience?

 

walk outside the gates to the street, taxis will pick you up.if they not already parked waiting for business & take you there & cheaper.

[Missus Makkem]

What is the procedure to get a taxi to go from the port in Naples to the train station. I understand that most would rather not do that as it is a short fare for them. So, how does one find a taxi that will be willing to do the short drive? Has anyone had this experience?

 

If you are going to Pompei,walk across the street,bus station easily seen take the Blue Sidi bus,cheapest few euros return, 25 mins quickest route

[swcruise]

There will be many taxi drivers there waiting for your business, we were followed up the dock by taxi drivers trying to tout our business and take us to various places on the Amalfi coast. We left the port and flagged a taxi driver on the kerb. He had the metre on and I seem to remember it was approx 10 euros to the train station. On our return, I think the driver bumped up the metre slightly as we payed 15 euros for the trip back to the boat. We used the Cirumvensuvia line to travel to Sorrento and had a lovely day catching up with family who were on holiday in the same area. The trains run frequently up and down the coast approx every 1/2 hr I think, so it is easily doable in a day. Bear in mind that Naples train station is not the nicest place to hang out, so allow time to get your tickets and find the platform comfortably but not to much hanging about time, the cirumvensuvia line is downstairs in the station.

[lolabarola]

Hi

 

Although we're docking in Livorno we're actually taking a train to Rome and staying overnight, rejoining the ship at Civitavecchia next evening. We've been to Livorno, Pisa etc but not to Rome and wanted to spend more time there. We've managed to book a 'scavi' tour under the Vatican for 1.45 so need to catch a train from Livorno to Rome by 9.00 am. Ship docks at 7.00 a.m and there is a train at 8.04 from Livorno to St Peters. What do you think the chances are of catching it? (There's another at 9.15 so all's not lost if we don't make it!)

[agabbymama]

We never found a taxi driver that was willing to take the short fare. They all wanted to drive you to Sorrento & Pompeii. There were probably at least 50 taxis right at the end of the pier. Now we didn't cross the street and try to find a taxi that way, didn't know to do that.

 

We ended up paying 100 EUR pp (there were two of us) to go to Pompeii and Sorrento, and it was the best day of our 21 day trip. He treated us like royalty, carried our purchases for us, escorted us across busy streets, stopped when and where we wanted to stop for photo ops. He was so concerned that two older ladies were travelling alone, and his concern for our safety showed.

 

So have a plan "A", and also have a plan "B" for when plan A falls apart.

[GSPLover]

Hi

 

Although we're docking in Livorno we're actually taking a train to Rome and staying overnight, rejoining the ship at Civitavecchia next evening. We've been to Livorno, Pisa etc but not to Rome and wanted to spend more time there. We've managed to book a 'scavi' tour under the Vatican for 1.45 so need to catch a train from Livorno to Rome by 9.00 am. Ship docks at 7.00 a.m and there is a train at 8.04 from Livorno to St Peters. What do you think the chances are of catching it? (There's another at 9.15 so all's not lost if we don't make it!)

 

The train at 08:04 is a regional train and therefore stops almost everywhere along the way. There is an ES train at 07:46 which you should be able to catch if (a) the ship does dock at 07:00, (b) you are one of the first off the ship and © you grab a cab to the station. ES trains require a reservation but you may get lucky, especially if you go 1cl.

 

IMHO I would avoid the regional. That time of day, and on that route, they can be crowded. Remember, a 2cl ticket does not guarantee you a seat on a regional train.

[lolabarola]

Thank you - I hadn't realised it was a slow train. So, if not the 7.46, which I guess is going to be a bit difficult, we should go for the 9.15. So best to book tickets in advance do you think ?

 

Love your dogs - they look so bright and keen!

[GSPLover]

Thank you - I hadn't realised it was a slow train. So, if not the 7.46, which I guess is going to be a bit difficult, we should go for the 9.15. So best to book tickets in advance do you think ?

 

Love your dogs - they look so bright and keen!

 

I would not book in adavance. Never have (except the night before on ES trains). Worst case, you book 1cl vs 2cl. Both classes on IC trains are reserved seats. Again, on IC trains I have never had a problem as a walk-up.

 

Dogs are sometimes too bright! (Especially the one on the right)

[moyaroo]

 

rome2009, yes, the drivers can be that aggressive. I´ve been to Naples with my parents 20 y ago. Being a good German we stopped at the red traffic light. We caused a traffic jam!! Everyone was trying to pass us.

 

steamboats

 

?!?!? You found a working red light in Naples?!?!?!

 

 

My first trip there we walked around for an hour without encountering any sort of viable traffic control. (the stop sign right outside the terminal building didn't count because the traffic was jammed stopped anyway)

 

It was on that trip that I witnessed the famous Italian one way street system at first hand- For those uninitiated, in Italy one way signs are, for the most part, informational indicating a narrow road. You will see people driving the "wrong" way. Look at the cars parked on one you will see them pointed in opposite directions.

 

But I have to say I rather like Italy, it has alot of charm, but there is a anarchist streak in the Italian mentality and it tends to be vented at the highway regulations.

 

Italy is also the only place that I have seen a good sob story work on a parking ticket. Milan Linate airport officer writing ticket, man comes running up gesticulating with one hand and pulling young son with other. From 50yards away it was obvious that the young man had to go to the restroom and daddy was only doing his duty. the officer went from pen on paper to pen in hand in the air to pen in pocket followed by hand shaking and head bobbing. It looked like something that Roberto Benigni would do in one of his movies. heck just rent "Johhny Stecchino" it is an excellent preparation for Italy

[steamboats]

?!?!? You found a working red light in Naples?!?!?!

 

Yes, and the traffic lights even change colors (when you wait long enough trying to cross a street at a traffic light as a pedestrian).:D But that it is working definitely doesn´t mean that you´re safe to cross the street :eek:!

 

steamboats