Naples Public Transport in August 2026: Schedules and Changes for All Public Transport

August 2026 is a month of construction and changes for Naples' public transportation: a halt to nighttime subway extensions, station closures, new frequencies, and updated timetables for nearly all companies. Here's a quick guide to help you navigate the changes. ANM, EAV, Trenitalia e Air Campania.

ANM: subways, funiculars, buses and trams

The network managed by ANM is the one with the most changes planned. Line 1 From August 7th to September 3rd, the Friday and Saturday night extensions are suspended: the last bus leaves at 23:00 PM from Centro Direzionale and at 22:36 PM from Colli Aminei. The stations will remain closed until September 13th. Piscinola, Chiaiano e Frullone, with replacement bus shuttles. The Line 6 From 10th to 23rd August it closes at 2pm: last rides at 1.50pm. Also closed: funicular of Mergellina (until August 31, shuttle 621) and that of Montesanto (already stopped since May for the 20-yearly overhaul). Buses and trams follow the summer timetable. All details are in the ANM timetables for August.

EAV: Circumvesuviana, Cumana, Circumflegrea and Metrocampania

The EAV network is experiencing a two-speed August. Line 7 Soccavo-Monte Sant'Angelo is suspended from August 3rd to 31st, while the Metrocampania Nordest (Piscinola-Aversa) runs daily with trains every 30 minutes. Circumvesuviana maintains the summer schedule in force until September 13th, with a night break scheduled between Vico Equense and Sorrento on August 4th-5th. From August 1st the timetable changes Cumana, while several bus lines (101, 002, 005, 010 and others) update their timetables and university connections are suspended. The complete timetable in the EAV timetables for August.

Trenitalia: Metro Line 2

Sulla Line 2 construction sites are closing two stations in phases: Naples Montesanto from 4th to 19th August and Naples Piazza Amedeo from August 20th to September 4th. Meanwhile, the interruption of the route continues. Pozzuoli-Phlegraean Fields, active since June 21st due to gas levels in the Flegrea Tunnel, with replacement Trenitalia buses. The rest of the line operates according to the regular timetable.

Air Campania: regional extra-urban buses

The regional bus company has no general reductions in August: the extra-urban line timetables remain the standard ones, which can be consulted line by line on the website. Starting August 1st, Air Campania will also take over the management of urban transport in Benevento. Finally, on July 31st and August 1st, the Mercogliano-Avellino urban line 04-UA will be diverted to Via Santangelo in the evening.

Tips for getting around in August

With so many construction sites underway, the golden rule is to check updated timetables before each trip: the official channels of individual companies (websites and apps) are the most reliable source. For travel tickets, including single tickets, season tickets, and integrated solutions, it's worth consulting the guide at tickets and passes for transport in Naples.

FAQ: Transportation in Naples in August 2026

Will the Naples metro close in August?

It does not close, but it changes its timetable: Line 1 loses its weekend night extensions from August 7th to September 3rd, Line 6 closes at 14 pm from August 10th to 23rd.

Which metro stations are closed?

On Line 1, Piscinola, Chiaiano, and Frullone are closed until September 13, with second exits closed until September 6. On Line 2, Montesanto (August 4-19) and Piazza Amedeo (August 20-September 4) are closed.

Does the Circumvesuviana run in August?

Yes, with the summer schedule in effect until September 13th. Only one nighttime interruption is planned between Vico Equense and Sorrento on August 4th-5th.

Is the Mergellina funicular open?

No, it is closed until August 31st for construction: shuttle bus 621 is active in its place.

Where can I buy transport tickets in Naples?

At authorized retailers, at station ticket machines, and via the Unico Campania app. All options are available in our ticket guide.