Orto Botanico di Napoli



Research Centre of the University of Naples Federico II

Via Foria 223 - 80139 Napoli - Tel.:0812533937 - fax: 081295351 - email: robnap@unina.it

How to find us   

Naples Botanical Garden is situated in the historical centre of the city along Foria street near Palazzo Fuga.

Orto Botanico di Napoli, Via Foria 223 - 80139 Napoli Italia

Parking in the area is very limited and we encourage you to visit the Garden via public transport

Please note that all the information could undergo a change, a check on official web site of public  transport is recommended. This page contains  also external  links to official Botanical Garden web site  Coordinate UTM: 33 T, 437918.91 m E - 4523553.51 m N, Elev. 35 m

By train

Naples Central Station is in Garibaldi Square. From the exit:

 •it is 20 minute walk to Botanical Garden (Google walking  route) or take the bus 203 or 254 at the stop in front of Garibaldi Statue;

•by underground (Line 2 heading Pozzuoli, stop at Cavour), then 15 minutes walk heading Carlo III square or take the bus 201 and C47

By plane

Capodichino Airport is not far from Botanical Garden. From the exit:

• Shuttle (Alibus) heading to Garibaldi square;

• Taxi transfer

•Walk to Umberto Maddalena street (5 minutes) and take a bus heading Cavour square (Google map).

By ferries

There are three docks in Naples: Beverello, Mergellina, Porta di Massa

•From Mergellina take the underground at Mergellina Station (10 minutes walk) (Line 2 heading Gianturco, Cavour stop) then 15 minutes walk heading Carlo III square or take the bus 201 and C47.

•From Beverello or Porta di Massa take the 1 tram (heading Poggioreale), Principe Umberto square stop, then 15 minutes walk to the  Garden (Mappa pdf) or take 203, 245, 202 bus (Pdf Map).

By car

•Naples ring road (exit Doganella), drive along Umberto Maddalena Street heading Carlo III square (Google route). Car parking is possible in the blue stripes stalls, but parking area is very limited and after 10.00 AM the area is very crowded. As an alternative, use car parking next to Metropolitan area (Metropolitan map) or private car park.