How to get to Naples Underground: the complete and updated guide

Naples Underground is one of the must-see stops of the city.

The entrance is located in the heart of Naples, right next to the Basilica of San Paolo Maggiore, and very close to the Cloister of San Gregorio Armeno.

The exact address of the only authorized route is located at Piazza San Gaetano 68.

Since the location is very central, one should plan one's visit as best as possible. So let's see the easiest ways to get to Naples Underground.

The closest airport to Naples Underground is certainly Naples Capodichino.

From there, not only you can arrive by private transport, but you can also board bus #182 and get off at the Foria-Caserma Garibaldi stop (about a 40-minute ride). From there, a walk of about 700 meters is sufficient to reach the entrance.

Alternatively, you can reach Naples Centrale station by Alibus (5 euros per ticket for about a 15-minute trip). From Naples train station, in fact, there are numerous connections to Naples Underground, as we will see shortly.

The nearest train stop is Napoli Piazza Cavour. If you take the train from Napoli Centrale, you need to consider a short walk to Piazza Garibaldi and take the metropolitan train line to Piazza Cavour (about 1.40 euros). The walking distance from here to Piazza San Gaetano is about 800 meters.

Alternatively, simply arrive at Napoli Centrale station. As we will see shortly, the connections from here are really numerous, including the use of both bus and metro, as well as private transportation.

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The nearest metro stops to Napoli Sotterranea are 3: Duomo, the one most used, but also Napoli Piazza Cavour and Museo.

The furthest away is the Museo stop and is about 900 meters from the entrance.

The entrance to San Gaetano Square falls within the restricted traffic zone of Naples.

Therefore, if you arrive by car, you should consider leaving your vehicle in one of the paid parking lots located nearby. Some of the verifiable areas are located along Via Duomo and Corso Umberto I, Piazza Cavour or Via Costantinopoli.

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Plebiscite Square is about 2 kilometers / 1.2 miles from the entrance to the attraction.

Here are two ways to reach it by public transportation:

1. The L1 metro line, with a stop at the Duomo.
2. The R2 bus line, which also allows you to get off at the Duomo.

The Port is also not very far from the entrance to Naples Underground (about 2 kilometers / 1.2 miles).

The most convenient transfer is definitely by metro. With the L1 metro line you can reach the Duomo stop, starting from Municipio, in about 3 minutes.

Visiting this attraction presents no particular difficulty. However, since it is a walk underground, some considerations should be made:

- The temperature is stable but, especially in summer, it is lower than we are used to. Therefore, it is always a good idea to bring something to cover yourself.
- Shoes should be comfortable to be able to cope with a path that sometimes could be rough.
- One tunnel, which is encountered during the visit, is quite narrow: it could be challenging if you suffer from claustrophobia.
- Children are welcome to visit Napoli Sotterranea! Due to the presence of a long flight of steps, however, it is certainly not advisable to come here in a stroller.

We hope we have provided you with all the useful directions to reach Naples Underground. If you click below you can proceed to purchase your tickets now!