How do you get to Positano/Amalfi/Minori from Naples? This is a question that gets asked a lot here on Napoli Unplugged. The fabled Amalfi Coast is only about 40 miles (65 kilometers) from Naples, but it takes some research and patience to get there.
First of all, there are lots of ways to get to the Amalfi Coast from Naples. Only one of them is direct. My favorite way is with my affectionally dubbed husband, Marco the driver, behind the wheel. Once we hit the SS163, I roll down the windows and ooh and aww and beg for him to drive faster. He is always saying, through slighted gritted teeth, “I can’t look at the view, I am driving.” Since Marco the driver has a pesky day job, this is not the most practical option for anyone other than me. Below I will list my tips on your different options for traveling along the Amalfi Coast.
Private Cars
The easiest way to get to Positano and points beyond from Naples is by private car. The cost is roughly 120 euro for a luxury, air-conditioned sedan. You will be met at the airport or train station and taken directly to your hotel.
Two companies I recommend are:
The SS163 is probably one of the most famous 36k kilometers/22 miles in the world. Known as the ‘road of 1,000 bends’ it was commissioned by King Ferdinand II of Naples and completed in 1852. Covering the towns from Sorrento to Salerno, the route is a UNESCO World Heritage sight. The entire length of the two lane road is full of tight turns, sheer drops and narrow passes. The views of crystal aquamarine water below and the pastel towns clinging to the cliffs will take your breath away. I love being a passenger on this road, the faster around the curves the better. There are lots of places to pull off to the side for a break and to take a picture. Look out for local farmers who bring truckloads of lemons, peppers and tomatoes to sell.
Ferries
There are no direct ferry connections from Naples to any Amalfi Coast destination. You have several options though if you want to take to the seas and avoid theSS163, the only serpentine, two lane road that connects the towns of the Amalfi Coast.
Ferry options are very limited from mid-September until late April/Early May. In the summer season there is regular ferry service around the Bay of Naples, between all of the Amalfi Coast towns and connections to Naples and Salerno. For you advance planners out there you will have to take a deep breath and know that ferry schedules will eventually be published, usually in May.
Alilauro is the most user friendly ferry service. They have a decent website where you can book tickets online, a Facebook page, they even have an app!
From Naples Beverello there is service to Sorrento where you can catch another ferry onward to Positano or Amalfi.
NLG operates from Beverello to Capri with connections from Capri to Positano and Amalfi. The website is in English and you can book tickets online.
Gescab operates from Beverello to Capri and Sorrento.
TravelMar connects Salerno with the towns along the Amalfi Coast – Maiori, Minori, Almalfi, and Positano
Lucibello is a Positano based ferry (and private boat rental) company. They have service between Positano to Amalfi and Capri.
Bus Service Naples – Positano
Positano Shuttle is a new service that operates a direct service from Naples Capodichino Airport, the Central Train Station and the Molo Beverello Port to Positano.
Another option is to take the Curreri Viaggi bus from the airport to Sorrento (€10,00) or the Circumvesuviana Train from Naples to Sorrento, and then continue on to Positano on the SITA Sorrento – Positano Bus. Curreri Viaggi also offers a van service for 1-3 people for 80 euros.
Bus Service Rome – Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi
Affordable, quick, air-conditioned, and comfortable, Marozzi operates a direct bus between Rome and Sorrento that continues on to Positano and then all the way to Amalfi. The bus leaves Rome’s Tibertina bus station (directly across the road from the Tibertina Train station – there are no signs) at 7:00 am every morning.
There is very little information at the bus station. Go to the main ticket booth and confirm which stallo the bus is leaving from. It’s pretty easy to figure out which bus you’ll be on, just look for the group of people that is a mix of young honeymooners, Asian tourists and Italians in Positano shirts and sandals.
About an hour into the journey there is a quick coffee/bathroom break at an Autogrill. By 10:25 you catch your first glimpse of Vesuvius and the sea and by noon, you’ll be sitting in Positano gazing at the turquoise sea. If you love a view, make sure you get a window seat on the right side of the bus. In Sorrento, they sometimes change to a slightly smaller bus.
The return trip back to Rome leaves around 4:00 in the afternoon.
Hi, I am travelling to Amalfi on 16th June and hope to catch a ferry from Sorrento but am finding it difficult to find a timetable and booking system that is not in Italian, also is there a charge for Luggage? There will be two of us with one “hold” suitcase and 2 cabin cases.
Any help you can give would be most helpful
According to Alilauro’s schedule there is one ferry to Amalfi (via Positano) at 1030, ticket is €17,00 per person plus €2,00 per bag. http://www.alilauro.it/orari-e-tariffe?route_group_id=15
Timetable to Sorrento are to http://sorrentohelp.altervista.org/
Hi Gillian, I took your advise after searching on “How to get to Positano” I contacted Jack, the driver. Right away he responded, he was unable to drive us himself but sent a colleague. His name was Angelo, he was truly a great driver… polite, very calm, cool and collected. He drove us from Napoli airport straight to Positano. We felt safe at all times, as you know how the driving is around the area. We requested Angelo back to drive us from Positano to Pompei, Vesuvio, to Napoli to pizza then to the hotel. Thanks again for your advise, we truly enjoyed!
@Xiomara
Thank you so much for you report. I am always happy to hear about a great time and great service!
Hi Gillian, Thank you for posting this useful information! I have found it very difficult to navigate all the ferry / bus/ train options! You have truly helped all travelers! I was pleasantly surprised to see a shuttle directly from Positano to the Naples Airport! Do you know how long this service has been operating? The reason I ask, is that most hotels I have been searching do not mention this service and instead they recommend some long and difficult routes. We have a mid-morning flight out of Naples airport in September and this service would be very useful. Would you recommend prebooking this shuttle online? Thank you!
Thank you Tara!
The service is new this year. I do recommend pre-booking this service. Have a great trip!
Where can I find timetables for ferries leaving Naples for Sorrento? And Back?
There are zero websites, none, to give the exact times of departure/ arrival.
Thanks
Hi Jeff – here’s a link to the daily schedule in the Il Mattino newspaper – http://www.ilmattino.it/docs/parte.pdf and here’s a link to Alilauro’s schedule between Naples and Sorrento – http://www.alilauro.it/orari-e-tariffe?route_group_id=3
You can find more info about transport around the Bay of Naples here: https://www.napoliunplugged.com/naples-maritme-transportation
Hi Gillian, We are four ancients on a Royal Caribbean cruise docking in Naples port for only one day. We rather want to see Amalfi for a few hours. What would be your advice.
Terry (the most ancient of the team)
Terry:
If you are short on time your best best it is hire a private driver who can take you direct where you wish to go along the Amalfi Coast.
Hi Gillian, we are off to Positano next week (8 Aug) and have tentatively booked a hire car. While my partner is a good driver and has no problem with the idea of doing the drive, I am a terrible passenger and hate cliff-side driving trips!
I am thinking we might get the ferry instead, but wondered – how rough is the trip down to Sorrento and then on to Positano?
Many thanks in advance!
Hi Louise:
The part of the drive from Sorrento to Positano is the least wind-y of the SS163. You will save considerable time if you drive yourself. The trick is to go slow and stop for lemon granita along the way.
Your other options are to book a private driver or take the boat from Sorrento (Bonnie has helpfully just posted some links to ferry schedules above.)
Have a wonderful trip!
I was under the impression that Metro del Mare has a ferry from Molo Beverello in Naples to Positano and or Amalfi during the this season for 14 or 15 Euros, but I can’t find the departure times. Is my information correct and do you have the normal departure times?
Whoops, I just read that Metro del Mare discontinued direct service to Positano and Amalfi. Please now explain which way via ferry and or hydrofoil is faster, Naples to Capri or Sorrento and then to Positano and or Amalfi and then back the other way?
I am so thankful for your website as it seems to be the only updated info I can find Thank you again for time and patience.
Yes – Metro del Mare is no longer running. Which route is better for you will depend on which time tables best suit your needs. You can just follow the links on this page to check the schedules.
This is very helpful! Thank you for posting. Do you know how long the new Positano Shuttle takes from Naples to Positano?
Hi Whitney – You would be best to contact Positano Shuttle directly in regards to journey times.
Planning a trip to Amafi Coast in late April 23 27 then to Siclily next year….looks like most ferry service does not get scheduled till early may ….do the hydro ferries leave just from Naples or all up and down the coast?
Hello Rae:
There are ferrys that operate all along the coast, but only to certain destinations. Make sure you research your travel well. You can take a look at this years routes and schedules to get an idea for next next year.
Hello. Could you please update the Naples-Positano Bus Service part? The timetable link there no longer exists.
We would like to visit the Amalfi coast from Naples for one day in October. Can it be done by bus? And could you recommend reliable and not too expensive private drivers?
Many thanks! The website is great and I’m looking forward to getting the guide book.
The link is now updated for the current schedule. It will change again in April. All of the details and recommended drivers are there in the post.
Hi Gillian,
Thank you for your answer. I’ve checked those drivers above but they are quite expensive. Is there a cheaper option, maybe with not luxury but ordinary cars?
This is such great info! If someone were going to be in and around Naples for a week and wanted to go to Amalfi, Capri, Positano, is it smart just to rent a car? Thank you!
Thank you! It really is unto personal preference. You have much more flexibility with your own car, but you do have to deal with parking and driving the curvy roads. Have a great trip!
Hi there, I am planning a trip this summer to Italy with two days in Naples. I would love to take a ferry or boat from Naples to Capri and then on to the Amalfi Coast. I can’t figure out if that is feasible. I would love to see this area from the water instead of land. But make stops along the way. I would appreciate any advice. Thanks!!!
There are regular ferries between Naples and Capri and Capri and numerous Amalfi Coast town. Click though the links in the article above and you can find routes and timetables.
Hi Gillian,
This is such a helpful site – thank you! We’re spending the first week of August on the Amalfi Coast (I know, worst time, but the only thing that worked in our schedule.) My husband would prefer to avoid the Amalfi Drive since he is prone to carsickness. I’m looking at ferries to Amalfi, which is our first stop (then staying on Capri and then Positano). The issue for us is that our flight gets in at 6 AM on a Sunday, and the SITA bus to Salerno doesn’t run. Do you know anything about these buses and how current this schedule is? http://www.cosat.it/salerno_napoli.htm It looks to me like one can take it directly from the Naples Airport to Salerno and there are multiple ferries from there to Amalfi. I know about the direct bus to Sorrento, but there’s only one ferry to Amalfi on Sunday and only 15 minutes to catch it. Would prefer to avoid the Naples train station if possible (though as a New Yorker, I certainly know how to manage it!) Thanks in advance for your help.
Here is a link for the current bus schedule.
It looks like there are plenty of ferries on Sunday on Travelmar
August is a wonderful time to be on the Amalfi Coast! Just join in with the crowds and fun and you will have an authentic Italian vacation.
Thanks! Those buses would work. And if the one I found really is running from the airport, we could take that one.
Here’s another question: have you ever flown or know anything about Meridiana? We’re flying direct JFK to NAP with them and some tof the reviews are a little dicey!
Glad that worked out! I have flown Meridiana to and from Sardegna before. It was absolutely fine. Safe Travels!
Awesome! One other question and then I promise I’ll leave you alone 🙂 How important is it to buy the ferry tickets in advance for a summer Sunday early in the morning? And thank you again!!
We usually buy tickets the day before.
Hi Gillian
I stumbled upon your website while researching!
Could you recommend a private driver… my husband and I are planning to visit positano and the amalfi cost on about June 17th.
We are planning to fly into to Rome from Toronto and then transfer to Naples.. and down to Positano and the amalfi coast… Planning to be there for about 5 days.. Also, any suggestions for hotels? something reasonable?
Appreciate any tips! Thanks!
-Jas
Hello Gillian –
I stumbled on your site – so helpful!
We’re wanting to take the Alilaura hydrofoil from Naples to Sorrento in October. On their site the schedule runs until September 15th. Do you know whether there is a fall/winter schedule or do they simply stop running?
Many thanks!
Nancy
Thank you!
Ferry service is usually suspended by mid-september with only Capri/Ischia/Procia having year round service. There is occasionally weekend or evening service in the early fall dependent on weather.
Hi Gillian
We would be staying in Naples and are planning a 1 full day trip to Sorrento – Amalfi. I’m planning to take a hydrofoil from Naples to sorrento, spend some time in sorrento and then take the SITA bus to Positano, hoping we could experience the Amalfi drive and then plan to take a ferry back to Naples. Is there any other option other than SITA as i heard it can be very crowded.
Are there any ferries running in the month of July from Positano / Amalfi back to Naples. ?
Can you give some suggestions, I was thinking of combining sea and land for this one day trip.
There are no direct sea links from Positano to Naples. You would have to get back to Sorrento or go to Capri and then onto Naples. The SITA bus does indeed get crowded. You could book a private transfer with one of the companies listed in the post.
Thanks Gillian for your input.
I hear that apart from SITA there is an option of taking Coast to Coast bus which is not very crowded.
I will also look at the private tour option.
Can you please suggest how to get from Salerno train station to the town of Amalfi in July? I am hoping there is a ferry. Thank you. Gail
Here is a link to the Salerno -> Amalfi ferry schedule.
Gillian- We are arriving in Rome airport at 7:35am June 27th and are trying to figure out how to get to Nocelle. We know we have to get to Positano. On your travel site you suggest the new Positano shuttle but it’s all in Italian. Can you tell me where I can find a schedule in English. Where does it leave from at Rome Fiunicino? If this doesn’t work it seems we can take a high speed train from Rome to Naples train station and then another train to Salerno and then a ferry to Positano and then either a bus or taxi to Nocelle. Please advise best way. is it worth it for us to hire a driver from Naples to Nocelle? HELP!!
Here is the link for the shuttle from Fiumicino. Let me know how it works!
Or you can take a train from Termini and have a driver pick you up at the Naples train station.
Are there bus services from Postiano to Furore? It’s like I can get from Naples to either Amalfi or Postiano fine but that final stint seems very hard. I don’t mind, taxi, coach or bus.
I land Wednesday 8th 11pm so I leave for Furore the immediate morning (sooner the better, right?). I had taken your advice on the Postiano Shuttle (Direct Tourist Service) from the train station as my hotel is literally opposite it – seemed best and most direct for affordability. Also, is there anywhere specific to go for the coach or is it pretty obvious?
Thanks for any help, it’s much appreciated.
You can get a bus in Positano heading towards Amalfi or Salerno. Just ask the driver to stop in Fuore.
hey! i need a little help please, i want to make a day trip from salerno to sorrento in the last week of august. i would like to take the bus as i’ve heard the view is spectacular. which bus should i take from salerno to sorrento which stops in the amalfi coast on the way?
thanks!
Hi Sher – I think you need to take the SitaSud 5120 to Amalfi and then the 5070 on to Sorrento. Find the schedules by searching your route here http://www.sitasudtrasporti.it/orari
Hi Gillian, what’s the best way to get from Capri to Praiano on a Saturday in August? Assuming a ferry to Positano, then car service or taxi? We will be traveling with luggage. Any guess on taxi/car service fee? Is it worth it to hire a driver or should we take a bus? Thanks!
A taxi is the easiest. You will have to walk up to main road near the Da Gennaro parking lot to get a taxi. You can also ask where you get off the ferry about a water taxi.
Hi. We wish to travel from Napoli airport to Positano on Oct 1 and you have just about convinced me that private car is the simplest way. But I have a question. How many passengers do the cars accommodate? There are four of us, each with a carry-on bag and a personal bag ( smallish backpacks, etc ). Thanks so much.
It is absolutely the easiest option! Just let the car service know what your luggage is and they will make sure to have a car that is the right size for you.
Hi I love your blog and thank you – you have introduced us to the many joys of Naples!
Question: We would like to take the Marozzi bus from Rome to Sorrento then on to Positano in mid October 2015. Do you know if this bus runs every day, leaving at 7 AM from Rome during that season? And do we need to buy tickets in advance or on the bus?
Thanks for your help!
I believe the bus runs year round. It may not run every day out of the season. Buying your tickets in advance saves you time on the day of your departure.
Hi Gillian, I am catching a fast train from Rome to Naples in September & then need to get to Pompeii (staying one night). Would the local train be our best option – Circumvesuviana line. Then we need to get from Pompeii to Positano. I believe we can get a train from Pompeii to Sorrento & then bus to Positano. Would this be our best option. Thanks
That works. It is faster, but more expensive, if you book a car from Pompeii or Sorrento to Positano.
Great site,
Landing in Rome late October with my destination Amalfi. Thinking of high speed rail to Naples and then renting a car. Amalfi will be home base for five days while my Son and I explore our heritage in such towns as Gesualdo .so will need a car anyway. Or would it be better to get to Amalfi another way and rent a car there.Thank you,
Joe
Hi Joe – there are no real direct connections from Naples to Amalfi, so you might just want to rent a car. I believe you can get a rental car near the Central Station, but I’m not sure you really want to drive through the city to get to the main highway. I would think by the time you get the Leonardo Express from the airport to the train station in Rome and then the train to Naples it might just be quicker to get the car in Rome. The other option might be to get the train to Salerno and pick up a rental car there.
Great Site,
Flying into Rome late October with a destination of Amalfi. Will need a car in Amalfi to explore my heritage with my Son to such towns a Gesualdo. Thinking of rail to Naples. Should we rent a car from there or use other transportation to Amalfi and
rent a car in Amalfi?
Thanks
Joe
Hi Joe – there are no real direct connections from Naples to Amalfi, so you might just want to rent a car. I believe you can get a rental car near the Central Station, but I’m not sure you really want to drive through the city to get to the main highway. I would think by the time you get the Leonardo Express from the airport to the train station in Rome and then the train to Naples it might just be quicker to get the car in Rome. The other option might be to get the train to Salerno and pick up a rental car there.
Hi,
I will need some help for planning a trip from Naples airport to Maiori. I’ve found this variant: Alibus from the airport to Naples (08:15) and then SITA SUD bus 5020 to Amalfi via Maiori (09:00).
Do you know if the final station of Alibus in Naples is close to the starting station of 5020 SITA SUD bus to Amalfi because there is too short time between two of them (about 10 minutes)?
I would advise taking a taxi from the airport into Naples, just got be safe time wise.
Thanks, Gillian, for the advise. Do you know are there taxi cars for 5 people available?
Hi
we are staying just outside Sorrento for a week in early October. One trip we would love to do is a road trip, either by bus or private car, along the Amalfi and then a ferry back to Sorrento. I’m not sure where we would get the ferry from as it would depend on their times and how far along on the road we could get.
This would then enable us to see both aspects of the wonderful coastline.
Any help or ideas would be welcome – where I can find timetables for buses and ferries and whether there will be much of a service on the ferries.
Ferry service will be greatly reduced starting from this weekend. Click on the Transport button for links to ferry schedules.
Hi! I’m going to Amalfi in mid-October. I was there last year, too, and I remember there was a direct bus from Aeroporto di Napoli to Amalfi, but I just don’t find it now. Do you have any info on that route?
Thanks!
Hi Eszter!
I’m not sure about a direct bus to Amalfi. There is the Curreri bus which goes from the airport to Sorrento, or there is the Positano Shuttle, which goes from the airport to Positano.
Holly
Hi-
We are going to Naples in late February and would like to take a ferry to Sorrento (in order to see the spectacular coast of Amalfi) and take the bus back to Naples. I can’t determine if the ferries run in Feb and if the bus back makes the most sense. Can you please advise.
Hi Jessica!
You should be able to get the Alilauro, however, when I look for the timetable, it only gives it to me until the 31st of January, so I’d keep checking, if not, then you can take the Circuvesuviana or Campania Express trains. The train journey takes between 50 minutes and an hour.
Have fun!
Holly
Hi Gillian.
Firstly, we stayed in Sorrento in 2014. During our trip we visited Capri and Positano and loved it so much we are returning this year. Your great website helped us plan our trip so many thanks.
We really do recommend to all new visitors to Sorrento that they take the ferry from Napoli harbour to Sorrento. The Alibus at the airport goes direct to the harbour and arriving in Sorrento by boat is an amazing sight and feeling.
The perfect start to a perfect holiday. Only takes around 30 minutes, so not only the best way to travel, the quickest too.
This year we are staying in Maoiri on 31st May 2016, arriving Naples airport around 9:50 am. We plan on taking the ferry to Sorrento (again) but need some advice about our next step. Is it best to get a boat from Sorrento to Solerno, Amalfi or Positano and then a SITA to Maoiri? We are a bit stuck. Also, what again is the best option for the return leg? Hopefully, as we are travellling at the end of May and in June the boats will be more regular.
We would prefer the boat, as the coastline is breathtaking and it starts and finishes the holiday on a high note.
Any advice is very much appreciated.
Happy New Year!
If you want to go by sea, it is probably easiest to go to Amalfi and take the bus from there. When the spring schedules come out you might try checking http://www.travelmar.it to see if they are running any boats from Amalfi to Maoiri.
Best suggestion please travelling 1st June off a ship from Naples to Positano for the day. What’s the fastest way to get there and back for the day. Need to be back by 5.00pm to get back onto ship. Would love to hear your thoughts. There are four of us.
There are no direct transport routes between Naples and Positano, so the fastest and most reliable route there and back would be by private driver. There are links to drivers on this page or you might try Tina at Discover Naples Destinations. She might even be able to arrange the journey there and back by boat.
Hello. we 4 are travelling to Italy for the first time in April and want to see Naples Pompeii Sorento and Amfali. Do you think it is possible in 2 days? As i have to reach Spain after 2 days of trip to these places.
To see all four might be a bit rushed, but you could probably do Naples and Pompeii in one day and Sorrento and Amalfi the next day as you can’t get to Amalfi directly from Napoli, you have to go through either Sorrento or Capri.
I will be travelling at the end of august for wedding. I am touring from venice to the amalfi coast Maiori. What will be the best link from The Gulf of naples by ferry to get there?Any ideas?
Hi Lei – please see the paragraph on Ferries on this page. There are no direct routes from Naples. You will need to go through Sorrento or Capri. Since you are coming from Venice you could organize your train to Salerno and get a ferry to Maiori from there, although you may have to go to Amalfi first. In any event, you will want to wait until the summer schedules come out in early May to see what will be available.
Hi Gillian
I am visiting sorrento on Saturday 2nd April and was interested in booking the Metro del mare hydrofoil but could you please let me know if it is running on this day and the times as I can’t seem to find any information on line but maybe because it is Easter they may not be in service?
Thanks in advance.
Karen
Metro al Mare stopped operation in 2012. Summer schedules for other companies will start to be published in the next few weeks. The Travelmar Facebook page and website have already posted their service that begins again on March 24.
Hi Gillian, there are four of us flying into Naples from Verona in early May and will be in the area for two days only before we catch the train to Rome – the main reason for coming to Naples was to see the Amalfi Coast and possibly Pompeii.
We are looking at accommodation in Naples, but would it be easier for us to stay in Sorrento (advice on getting to Sorrento from Naples Airport at that time of year would be appreciated) and use that as a base to cover all three (Naples, Pompeii and Amalfi Coast).
If we stay in Naples, are there any areas we should avoid?
many thanks,
kirsty
There is loads of information on the post above and on this site about transport in Naples and Hotels, here are a few links to get you started.
https://www.napoliunplugged.com/campania-express-tourist-train-to-herculaneum-pompeii-and-sorrento
https://www.napoliunplugged.com/locations-category/favourite-hotels
So, Gillian, do you say “no” to the Positano Shuttle (positanoshuttle.com)? Is it not convenient or reliable?
Thanks!
I have never taken that shuttle before. Taxi’s now have a fixed rate of 120 euro or you can book a car service for the same.
Dear Gillian,
I have been thinking about to send a “thank you” message to you, but I forgot to do it. We went to Amalfi from Rome with my friend in April, and I have never been to Napoli or around before. I’ve learnt that Marozzi bus here from you, and I planned a trip to Amalfi and Napoli. We did not have a high budget, so it must have been as cheap as possible. And it has all gone right. Everything was perfect. My friend even told me that I had been like living in Italy for years.
Thank you so much for all these informations. They are really precious and quite reliable.
Kindly regards
Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so pleased that you had a wonderful time on the coast. Warmly, Gillian
Hi Gillian,
Two seniors who have never been to Italy are planning to take the bus from Sorrento on the early Sunday Sita bus to Amalfi In October. Is the return leg on the Sita bus only at 5PM for Sun? We want to be at the Naples train station by around 3:30 to catch a train to Rome, and thought a mid day return from Amalfi to Sorrento and then to Naples is ideal, but can’t figure out what’s available to us besides hiring a private car.
What do you recommend we do to get to Rome by 7:30 PM and still have a meaningful day exploring the Amalfi Coast.
Thanks for your help!
Going all the way to All the way to Amalfi for a day trip is pretty ambitious without a car or private driver. I would suggest exploring Sorrento and possibly Positano instead. Another option with more reliable options would be Capri. You can take the early train from Rome and be in the Piazzetta by noon!
Hi there Gillingham
Coming to Naples on September 11 and looking for private taxi to minori, villa maria. Is jack the driver still OK? Also I have heard of sun transfers. Any other recommendations? Thank you
I recommend Jack the Driver and Positano Car Service Taxis now have a fixed fare for Amalfi Coast destinations that are printed in each car. Prices start at 120 euro for Positano and rise with each town further. You can email Carmine Criscuolo for a quote carminecriscuolo@live.it
Hi,
Couple of questions -apologies if they have been answered already.
1) We are planning on getting the ferry from Sorrento to Positano on the 26th August – could you advise the best company to use, or is there only one? Should we book in advance? how often do they run?
2) Is it fairly easy to organize a day trip to Capri from Positano once we are there?
3) We will be leaving Positano on the 31st August to head to Rome – where could I find more information about the bus that goes to Rome and can it be pre booked? Is this the best option or should we get ferry to Sorrento – train to Naples – train to Rome?
Many thanks,
Therese
There are links to all of the ferry companies and times in the above post. It is more about your schedule than anything else.
It is very easy to each Capri from Sorrento.
The Marozzi bus company website will have the details for the Positano to Rome trip.
Hi
We are flying into Rome than taking the fast speed train to Naples. We are planning on booking Positano shuttle to hotel in Positano. How much time is reasonable from Rome, customs etc and than getting to Naples ( 1 hour on fast train)? So I know when to book shuttle..
Also do you recommend pre booking fast speed trains from Rome to Naples
September 1st or are seats usually available?
Thank you!
The earlier you book train the tickets the cheaper they are, but there should be no trouble getting a seat on the day you travel.
I would budget 4+ hours just to be safe.