How to Get to the Amalfi Coast by Train or Taxi

Enjoying the Amalfi Coast is the easy part. How to get to the Amalfi Coast is the challenge. With this guide I’ll simplify it for you. We’ll be covering two main options: public transportation, and private transfers (taxis).

The Amalfi Coast is one of my favorite parts of Italy. It’s world famous for good reason – not only does it have some incredible food, but it also is one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world.

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How to get to the Amalfi Coast all comes down to personal preference and budget. Public transport will generally be cheaper, however some prefer the convenience of a private transfer simply to not have to deal with finding buses or trains, on top of managing luggage. If you’re traveling in a large group, it may be more cost-effective to share the price of a private transfer.

Most people going to the Amalfi Coast will be coming from Rome or from Naples. If you are going to Italy only for the Amalfi coast, I suggest flying into Naples International Airport (NAP). My first trip to Italy was Rome plus the Amalfi Coast. It’s the perfect pairing.

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Getting to the Amalfi Coast from Rome

Many readers will be going to the Amalfi Coast from Rome. Let’s look at both private transfer (taxi) and public transport options.

Private Transfer from Rome

A private transfer from Rome won’t be cheap, but it if you are traveling in a group, it can work out to be about the same as public transport – plus you save yourself from having to plan the logistics of the trains and buses. You can coordinate with the driver to pick you up at your hotel in Rome or Fiumicino Airport.

Private Transfer from Rome to the Amalfi Coast – Book Here

Public Transport from Rome

Public transit is my preferred method for cost savings. The route depends on where you’re staying.

If you’re staying in Sorrento, you’ll want to take a train from Rome to Napoli Centrale. Here are the best ways to get to Napoli Centrale by train:

From Rome Fiumicino Airport to Napoli Centrale – buy train tickets for this route here (usually requires changeover at Roma Termini)
From Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale – buy train tickets for this route here

From Napoli Centrale, see the steps described below (jump to section) for how to get to Sorrento.

If you’re staying in Amalfi, Positano, Maiori, or anywhere on the south side of the Sorrentine peninsula (Maiori, Amalfi, Ravello, Positano, Vietri sul Mare, Praiano, etc.), you should take a train to Salerno. Take the high speed (Italo or Frecciarossa) if you can afford it. It’s worth the time savings. The precise route from Rome depends on where you’re starting:

From Rome Fiumicino Airport to Salerno – buy train tickets for this route here (requires changeover at Roma Termini)
From Roma Termini to Salerno – buy train tickets for this route here

From there, you can take a bus (run by SITA Bus – link) to the town you’re staying in. You’ll have to buy tickets at a tabaccheria (or you can buy them on the bus, but they’re always slightly more expensive). You can see the bus timetables on Ravello.com. I suggest using Google Maps to find the correct bus route. Note: If you’re staying in Vietri sul Mare, I suggest taking the train from Salerno to Vietri sul Mare (VsM is the only town on the coast with a train station) – train tickets for this route here.

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Getting to the Amalfi Coast

from Naples

Getting to the Amalfi Coast from Naples can be done in a few ways, depending on your precise starting point and your destination.

Private Transfer from Naples

If you don’t want to deal with hunting down buses, trains, etc. you can opt for a private transfer (taxi) to get you to the Amalfi Coast. Prices start around €65 per person, but you’ll save all the headache of managing the logistics yourself. You can be picked up at your hotel, at the airport, or at the central train station. My sister used the company linked below on a recent trip with 5 friends and loved the service.

Private Transfer Naples to Sorrento – Book Here

Private Transfer Naples to Amalfi – Book Here

Private Transfer Naples to Positano – Book Here

Public Transport from Naples

I generally opt for public transport for the cost savings, but it does require a bit more planning.

Pro tip – Napoli Centrale (the train station) and Napoli Piazza Garibaldi (the metro/subway station) and are basically in the same location, they just couldn’t make it easy for us and call it by the same name.

Public Transport from Naples Airport

Coming from Naples International Airport (NAP), you first need to get to the main Naples train station (Napoli Centrale). There is no train station at the airport, so you’ll have to take a bus. I suggest you take Alibus from the Bus Terminal to Naples Central Train Station. Purchase bus tickets directly from Alibus here.

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Public Transport from Napoli Centrale

If you’re staying in Sorrento you can either take the local train (EAV) from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrento, or take a bus from Napoli Centrale to Sorrento. The local EAV train will give you more time options, and you can buy the tickets at the station like any metro train. Bus tickets can be purchased here. Alternatively, you could take a ferry from Naples to Sorrento. You can buy ferry tickets here.

From Salerno, you can take a bus (run by SITA Bus – link) to the town you’re staying in. You’ll have to buy tickets at a tabaccheria (or you can buy them on the bus, but they’re always slightly more expensive). You can see the bus timetables on Ravello.com. I suggest using Google Maps to find the correct bus route. Note: If you’re staying in Vietri sul Mare, I suggest taking the train from Salerno to Vietri sul Mare (VsM is the only town on the coast with a train station) – train tickets for this route here.

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That’s All For Now

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How to Get to the Amalfi Coast