Ventotene Island is a small portion of land, only 3 km long and 800 mt wide, part of the Pontine Islands. The latter are a set of atolls located off the west coast of Italy, which are very popular both during hot weather and also during springtime.
The name Ventotene comes from the naming of the winds that characterize the entire island. Since it is such a special destination, it is the subject of various attentions from visitors from a wide variety of places.
In particular, however, given its geographical proximity, Campania is the best starting point to reach the island in a short time. In fact, many people decide to take advantage of the ferries and hydrofoils departing from Naples to Ventotene, which run several times a day. At present, only one shipping company is in charge of providing this service, guaranteeing up to 5 runs within the week.
The number of crossings is, of course, indicative, subject to possible variations due to lower or higher demand. For this reason, it is always advisable to check all the necessary information in advance, in order to be up-to-date and avoid unpleasant surprises.
As anticipated, ferry runs from Naples to Ventotene are guaranteed at least up to 5 times a week. The distance between the two locations is 37 nautical miles, corresponding to about 70 km. Thus, it takes an average of two hours for the ferries to reach their destination.
There are several departures from Naples to Ventotene during the day, with departures generally as early as about 7:30 a.m. until early afternoon around 3 p.m. As for the reverse route, however, one can count on runs starting approximately from 12 p.m. until about 7:30 p.m.
Ferry and hydrofoil ticket prices for the Naples Ventotene route are also subject to possible seasonal variations. Not infrequently, in fact, costs may rise near the high season, vice versa in the colder months.
In general, the average price of a ticket to Ventotene is around 25 euros per person. As is often the case, children under the age of 2 can travel free of charge, and it is possible to bring your pet with you, subject to prior notice and payment of an additional fee. It is also possible to board your own car on the ferry, but be aware that there are restrictions on movement during the high season, so it is advisable to find out more before buying a ticket.
Connections from Naples to Ventotene usually depart from Molo Beverello, located in the port of the former resort. The pier can be easily reached by starting from Naples Centrale station, which is well served by several buses.
In particular, you will have to opt for the vehicle with a stop in Piazza Garibaldi. Ventotene Island, despite its small size, boasts more than one port. The point of interest for passengers is the port located in the “Cala Rossano” area, where hydrofoils and ferries dock.
