How to get to the Royal Palace and Piazza del Plebiscito by metro

Station, line, time and exit — the complete guide.

Quick answer

Get off at Municipio station (Linea 1 & Linea 6). From there it is a ~5-minute walk to the Royal Palace and Piazza del Plebiscito.

From Municipio station the square is about a 5-minute walk, passing the Maschio Angioino.

Alternatively: Toledo station (Linea 1).

Palazzo Reale e Piazza del Plebiscito
Palazzo Reale e Piazza del Plebiscito · Foto: Giorgio Visco, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Piazza del Plebiscito is the great monumental drawing room of Naples: a majestic colonnaded crescent closed by the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola and facing the Royal Palace, home of the Spanish viceroys and the Bourbon kings. The San Carlo Theatre and the Galleria Umberto I are a short walk away.

Getting there from key points

Starting pointMetro route
Napoli Centrale (Garibaldi)Line 1 toward Piscinola-Scampia, 3 stops, ~5 min
ToledoLine 1 toward Centro Direzionale, 1 stop, ~2 min
MuseoLine 1 toward Centro Direzionale, 3 stops, ~5 min

Step by step

1

Take Line 1 and get off at Municipio station.

2

Follow the signs to the right exit.

3

In ~5 minutes on foot you reach the Royal Palace and Piazza del Plebiscito.

What else to see nearby

Useful information

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Ticket
A 90-minute TIC ticket, valid on the metro, buses and funiculars.
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Accessibility
Many Naples metro stations, especially the Line 1 art stations, have lifts and step-free routes, but equipment can be temporarily out of service: check the status of Municipio on the official ANM channels before you travel.
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Tip
While you are there, stop at Caffè Gambrinus, the historic literary café on the corner of the square. The square often hosts concerts and events: check whether it is closed for staging before you go.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a ticket?

The 90-minute TIC ticket is valid on the metro, buses and funiculars. See the "Tickets" page.

How long does it take from the centre?

Napoli Centrale (Garibaldi): Line 1 toward Piscinola-Scampia, 3 stops, ~5 min.

Which lines serve the station?

Municipio station is served by Linea 1 & Linea 6.

Is the station accessible?

Yes, Municipio station has lifts for step-free access.

Where can I see more sights?

See all attractions near the metro.

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Updated: October 2026