Travel

How to get to Amalfi, Italy

If you’re wondering, “how do I get to the Amalfi Coast?” — we’re here to help! There are two main considerations when traveling to Amalfi:

1) Flights from the US to Southern Italy, and

2) Transportation from the airport to the town of Amalfi.

Flights

The nearest major airports to Amalfi are:

Naples International Airport (NAP) *recommended

NAP is the airport closest to Amalfi, and is approximately 1.5 hours away from Amalfi by car and 2 hours by ferry. Because most of our guests will be traveling from NY/NJ/PA, Newark Airport (EWR), John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), and Philadelphia National Airport (PHL) offer direct flights to Naples International Airport (NAP).

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

Approximately 3-4 hours from Amalfi. If you are planning to travel to Amalfi from another destination in Italy (Rome), you can take the train from Rome to Napoli Centrale train station, and take a private transfer service to Amalfi or take a taxi to the port of Naples and take the ferry to Amalfi town.

Transportation to Amalfi

To get from Naples to Amalfi, we recommend booking a private car transfer service or taking the ferry. 

Private car transfer service

This is the most direct route from Naples to Amalfi. The drive is approximately 1.5 hours. Whether you are traveling alone or in a group, we recommend booking your transfer with either Amalfi Private Transfer or Ravello Transfer Service.

Ferry from the Port of Naples to Amalfi

Ferries to Amalfi leave from the Molo Beverello pier in the port of Naples. The typical crossing time for ferries from Amalfi to Naples is approximately 2 hours.

Naples International Airport to Naples Port: Take a taxi from Naples Airport (NAP) to Naples port (about 6 miles, 15 min drive).

You can purchase ferry tickets here. We recommend purchasing ferry tickets 2-3 days in advance.

We do not recommend renting a car during your stay in Southern Italy/Amalfi Coast as there are small winding roads through the mountains and parking is limited.

Trains

If you are planning to travel from another destination in Italy to Amalfi, then trains are a great travel option. The nearest major train stations to Amalfi are:

Napoli Central Station

Salerno Station

From the train stations, you can opt for ground transportation private car transfer service to get to Amalfi, or you can take a taxi from the train station to the closest ferry port and take the ferry from Naples or Salerno to the town of Amalfi.

Suggested Travel Routes

Option 1

If you would like to take the most direct route from the US to Amalfi…

  1. US —> Naples Airport: Fly direct from the US to Naples International Airport (NAP). The direct flight from NY/NJ/PA to NAP is approximately 8-9 hours.

  2. Naples Airport —> Amalfi: Take a private car transfer service from Naples Airport to Amalfi. The ground transportation time is approximately 1.5 hours by car. Please note that the drive from Naples Airport to Amalfi is on winding roads through the cliffs.

    Total travel time: 10 - 12 hours

Option 2

If you don’t want to take a car service and prefer to take the ferry from Naples to Amalfi…

  1. US —> Naples Airport: Fly direct from the US to Naples International Airport (NAP). The direct flight from NY/NJ/PA to NAP is approximately 8-9 hours.

  2. Naples Airport —> Port of Naples: Take a taxi service from Naples Airport to the Port of Naples, approximately 15 min drive.

  3. Port of Naples —> Port of Amalfi: Take the ferry from Port of Naples to the town of Amalfi. The typical crossing time for ferries from Amalfi to Naples is approximately 2 hours.

  4. Port of Amalfi —> Accommodation in Amalfi: From the port of Amalfi, take a taxi to your accommodation.

    Total travel time: 11 - 13 hours

Option 3

If you are starting your trip in Rome…

  1. Rome Termini Station —> Salerno Station OR Napoli Centrale Station: The travel time by train from Rome Termini Station to Salerno or Naples stations is approximately 1.5 hours.

  2. Salerno Station OR Napoli Centrale Station —> Amalfi: Take a private car transfer from the train station to the town of Amalfi. Or you can also opt to take the ferry from the Port of Naples or Port of Salerno

    Total travel time (Rome to Amalfi): 3 - 5 hours

    If you are traveling to Amalfi from another European city, you can take the train to Salerno Station or Napoli Centrale Station.

Additional Travel Tips

  • Ensure you have a valid passport. Check passport expiration (should be valid for at least 6 months beyond travel date)

  • Suggested Arrival Window: 1-2 days before wedding events.

  • If you are taking ground transportation private transfer/car service, be prepared for scenic but winding coastal roads.

  • Travelers from the United States do not need any travel visas before entering Europe.