Reaching the Amalfi Coast by public transport

The Amalfi Coast, a jewel made up of 13 world-renowned gems… are you ready to reach it? We’ll guide you step by step through the journey that precedes this magical discovery, starting from three main points: Rome, Naples, and Sorrento.

For those who prefer to start their vacation in total relaxation, we recommend using one of the many local taxi companies, which will take you from the airport/station directly to your hotel – an ideal solution for those traveling with multiple pieces of luggage.

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FROM ROME

Fiumicino Airport

n.1: shuttle Buses and the Leonardo Express train line take you to Roma Termini station. From here, high-speed trains (travel time approximately 1 hour), intercity trains (about 2 hours), and interregional trains (about 4 hours) reach Naples Central Station.

Keep in mind that shorter travel times mean higher ticket prices;

n.2: alternatively, you can board the Fiumicino Express bus, which covers the route Fiumicino > Ciampino > Caserta > Naples and is therefore also a valid option if you’re departing from Ciampino.

Ciampino Station

n.1: shuttle Buses and the Leonardo Express train line take you to Roma Termini railway station, from where you can follow the above directions (n.1 from Fiumicino Airport);
n.2: the same bus line goes to Fiumicino, from where you can follow the previous directions (n.2 from Fiumicino Airport);
n.3: other routes of the same Shuttle buses go to Tiburtina station.

Tiburtina Station

n.1: like Termini, different types of trains take you to Naples Central Station (n.1 from Fiumicino Airport);
n.2: alternatively, there are several bus companies covering different routes:
– the Marozzi line reaches Sorrento (year-round service) and Amalfi (summer season only) with several daily departures;
– Flixbus covers the same route and also reaches other Campania destinations, such as Salerno and Pompeii. By booking in advance, you can travel directly to Sorrento (only two daily services) at a lower price;
– the Baltour line, which reaches Naples and Salerno with several daily services.

Useful links: orarileonardoexpress.com; www.fiumicinoexpress.com; www.italotreno.it ; www.trenitalia.com; www.marozzivt.it; www.flixbus.it; www.baltour.it.

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FROM NAPLES

The Capodichino Airport, Central Station, and Naples Port are connected by local Alicost bus lines, so you can choose your preferred starting point to reach Sorrento.

Capodichino Airport

From Capodichino Airport, several daily Curreri bus services reach Sorrento in approximately one hour.

Central Station

Follow signs to the Circumvesuviana metro line (located on the lower level) to reach Sorrento. Keep in mind that this route stops at numerous locations in Campania, including historical sites like Pompeii and Herculaneum, making it perfect for backpackers interested in brief stopovers.

Beverello Port

n.1: you can take a hydrofoil to Sorrento Port and continue your journey by sea from there;
n.2: alternatively, the Alibus inland route takes you to Central Station, where you can follow the directions mentioned above (see from Central Station).

Link utili: www.anm.it; www.curreriviaggi.it; www.eavsrl.it; www.sitasudtrasporti.it; www.naplesbayferry.com

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FROM SORRENTO

Multiple daily local bus services (orange Circumvesuviana line) connect the Central Station to Sorrento Port, allowing you to choose the best option for reaching the coast.

Sorrento Station

From Sorrento Station, you can board a Sita bus, which offers frequent daily services to all the Amalfi Coast from Positano to Amalfi. Amalfi, the heart of the coast, is the other terminus of the route, from where numerous daily services depart for Ravello, Maiori, and Minori, continuing to Salerno.

Also from Sorrento Station, other Sita services run to Termini and Nerano, districts of Massa Lubrense that serve as starting points for the Punta Campanella trail and Ieranto Bay respectively.

Sorrento Port

From the Port, various ferries operate services to Positano, Amalfi, Capri or Ischia.

Ferry Timetables and Booking

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