HOW TO REACH ISCHIA ISLAND
Ischia (click here) is one of the islands of the Gulf of Naples from where it is easy to sail from Molo Beverello Pier Mergellina Pier, Calata di Massa Pier.
Shipping companies connecting Ischia to Naples are Caremar, Medmargroup e Alilauro.
YES Meet Agency can arrange private transfers. If you already registered, please enter your personal area using the login box at https://www.extremophiles2018.org/meeting/index.php (e-mail and password you received after your Registration). Click “Book your extra service” and check all the details.
IF YOU ARRIVE IN NAPLES BY AIRPLANE (Naples Capodichino Airport) From the airport of NAPLES CAPODICHINO it is possible to reach by taxi in 30 minutes one of the three harbours of Naples (called Beverello, Mergellina and Calata di Porta di Massa). There is also a public bus service, which connects directly the airport with the pier of NAPLES BEVERELLO (Line name: ALIBUS. Tickets are sold on the bus. No reservation is needed. The bus stop is located outside the baggage claim area).
IF YOU ARRIVE IN ROME BY AIRPLANE (Rome Fiumicino Airport) Trains run from Rome Airport to Roma Termini every 30' (trip: 30'). From Roma Termini, fast (Trenitalia Frecciarossa or Italo) trains run approx every hour to Napoli Centrale (trip: approx 1 hour).
Schedules and rates can be found at Trenitalia website or Italo website.
IF YOU ARRIVE IN NAPLES BY TRAIN From the train station NAPOLI CENTRALE (Napoli Garibaldi) you can reach Molo Beverello (pier) by taxi, bus or undergournd .
The train station enables you to have an immediate access to Garibaldi Square, which is approximately 4 km far from the harbour of NAPOLI BEVERELLO and easily reachable by TAXI or bus in 20 minutes.
The closest underground station is "Piazza Municipio" (Line 1 Garibaldi-Piscinola).
NAPOLI MERGELLINA station is about 200 mt. far from the harbour of MERGELLINA.
To sail from Naples to Ischia Island, once arrived at the harbours, you can choose hydrofoil (45 minutes) or boat (60 minutes), please check following webpages for time tables.
www.alilauro.it
www.caremar.it
www.medmargroup.it
www.snav.it
VISA Requirements
All foreigners, non UE citizens, intending to enter Italy should provide the documentation required to justify the reason and duration of their stay as well as, in some prescribed cases, the availability of adequate economic means and lodging.
For information please see the website of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy. We can help you with an official invitation letter needed to receive the VISA.
Please check the expiration date of your passport!
The Conference Organizers cannot accept liability for personal accidents, loss of belongings or damage to private property of participants or accompanying persons that may unfortunately happen during the Extremophiles 2018. Participants are recommended to arrange for their personal travel and health and property insurance before they leave their country.