DIRECTIONS TO AMALFI COAST, ITALY FROM ROME OR NAPLES

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FROM ROME AIRPORT

You have several options to get to the Amalfi Coast from the Rome Airport. Here are a few.

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OPTION 1. FLY – There are several flights per day, directly from Rome to Naples. The price depends on how early you buy your ticket, and how much luggage you’re carrying.. From the Naples airport, you can hire a private driver for about 150 euros. Or, in season April to October, there is a shuttle van for 20e pp. Pintour. https://www.pintourbus.com/en/home/

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OPTION 2. TAKE BUS OR TRAIN TO ROME TERMINI TRAIN STATION, THEN TRAIN TO SALERNO, THEN BUS OR BOAT TO AMALFI

Getting to Rome Termini-

BUS- from airport to Termini train station about 1 hour, approx. 10 euros. Buses are located very close to baggage claim. Go outside to the sidewalk, then turn right. Just walk along the sidewalk to the end, and you’ll see the buses. Buy a ticket from the ticket window on sidewalk on the right. Takes about an hour- safe, comfy, WiFi onboard, and a lovely and scenic way to enter the city. Most times it passes right by the Circus Maximus, and the Coliseum!

TRAIN- I prefer the bus above instead of the train to Termini. The train costs 17e+, it’s a long walk from arrival area, there’s no place to store luggage, it’s uncomfortable, theft is common, and it’s a very ugly view into Rome. While the train makes the journey in 30 min, you’ll usually have to wait 15-20 for the next train. Not worth a possible time savings to me.

1F4853C4-63F6-4168-9204-4F7DB6BE633AFrom Rome’s Termini Train Station to Salerno Train Station

Train, 2 hrs, 39+ euros.
Take a 2-hr train from Termini station to Salerno train station. About 39 euros (less if u buy your ticket in advance, or take a slower train).  There are two train companies- Italo & TrenItalia. Compare prices & schedules. I prefer Italo’s sleek new trains, WiFi onboard which include free movies on your mobile device. But fewer trains. Be very careful and attentive to your belongings in Termini station.

From Salerno Train Station

You can take the SITA Bus OR TravelMar boat in season (or private driver) from Salerno train station to Amalfi. See details below.
32B0203C-2A4B-4E27-A224-6C78658155D9SITA Bus, 60-80 min, about 3 euros

From Salerno there is a 1 hr spectacular SITA bus ride to my town, Atrani/Amalfi. The SITA bus picks up from right in front of train station, on the island in the right. Schedule is listed on window in travel agency located at the station but their door faces the street, or in little cigarette stand inside train terminal. Buy tickets from either place.   Sit on same side of bus as driver for amazing views! Tell driver or any local Italian you want to get off in ATRANI. Atrani is minutes before the final stop of Amalfi. See directions below on how to get to Atrani- piazza from the bus drop off. Online SITA schedule. https://www.sitasudtrasporti.it/archivio/Download/corse/sitasud/Campania/Salerno/3897e223-3ee0-4ef0-b4e2-0a581e897608_5120_5110_5070_17_04_23.pdf/0

TRAVELMAR Boat. 40-60 min

If you don’t mind a healthy 15 to 25 minute walk with luggage to the port, this boat option might be for you. In season, April through October, Travelmar runs boats up and down the coast.  The price depends on your destination. This is a spectacular way to approach the Amalfi coast by sea…. get your cameras ready! Boats serve ports in Vietri, Cetara, Maiori, Minori, Amalfi and Positano. But if you’re coming to Atrani, the boat will arrive in Amalfi and you’ll have to walk 10 to 15 minutes back along the coast road with your luggage to arrive in Atrani. (In March 2023, it was announced that a new port will be constructed in Atrani, but is not yet available). Be sure to Book your tickets online in advance. In season, even the boats can sell out. https://www.travelmar.it

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OPTION 3. BUS FROM ROME AIRPORT TO NAPLES TRAIN STATION, THEN TRAIN TO SALERNO, THEN BUS/BOAT TO AMALFI

I’ll admit this is my preferred way to reach the Amalfi coast. The bus to Naples train station leaves just outside the Rome airport arrival area to the right before you get to the buses that go to the Rome train station. Takes 3 hours, and price is 25e. It’s clean, comfy and many times includes Wi-Fi. Your luggage goes easily under the bus. and this option means you do not have to go to the Rome Termini train station. https://www.fiumicinoexpress.com/?lang=en

Then take one of the numerous trains that goes from Naples to Salerno in about 20 min. Pay particular attention to your luggage as the Naples train station is notorious for professional pickpockets. Seriously, they are good! Many alert tourists have still been robbed, and didn’t know how it happened.

Then, see directions above to go from the Salerno train Station on the SITA bus or boat to Amalfi.  See above From Salerno Train Station.

265F92F2-E36D-49A0-9E87-C310FFEF61C7FROM NAPLES AIRPORT

SHUTTLE VAN – Pintour is a very convenient shuttle for 20 euros pp from Naples Airport to Amalfi.  It takes about two hours passing through Vietri, Minori. Maiori, Atrani and Amalfi.  Make reservations on their website. And make note of their WhatsApp telephone number to communicate with them once you’ve arrived. https://www.fiumicinoexpress.com

PRIVATE DRIVER – A private driver to the Amalfi Coast will cost upwards of €150.

FEELING ADVENTUROUS? For the seriously adventurous, you can take the public bus from the Naples airport, to the Naples train station, then take another local bus or taxi to the SITA bus station at the port in Naples. The SITA bus station is located at the port at Molo Immacolatella Vecchia. The bus goes directly from Naples to Amalfi, passing thru Atrani, in about 2+ hours. But be certain to confirm the bus schedule for this route.  The bus schedule https://www.sitasudtrasporti.it/archivio/Download/corse/sitasud/Campania/Salerno/7d2f2a92-dfa7-40a3-9a41-15af136ee71f_5020.pdf/0

ARRIVING IN ATRANI/AMALFI

C246D9EB-F087-4AF4-8EC5-46F3CEDD26F9ATRANI-  After bus drops you off in Atrani, notice the stairs to your left.  Go down the stairs and turn left, and you will enter Atrani’s very cute little piazza.  My favorite bar/cafe in piazza is Risacca.  It’s directly opposite the church stairs.  Order a drink and use their free WiFi.  This is where I meet visiting family and friends.

AMALFI-  If you stay on bus until the end, you’ll arrive in Amalfi.

POSITANO-  To go on to Positano, connect to Positano bus in Amalfi. 45 min ride, about 2 euros.

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