From Naples to Positano and Amalfi Coast – Easy and cheap

The easy guide on how to go from Naples to Positano and the Amalfi Coast. Follow the itinerary across the most scenic route in the world, easy and cheap.

Last Update: December 4, 2023

A complete guide on how to reach Positano and Amalfi Coast from Naples. It is easier than you can expect. There are many opportunities by bus from Naples to Positano and Amalfi Coast, or even by Train and Ferry. If you want to avoid the expensive taxi to reach Positano or Private transport to the Amalfi Coast, you can still go there by Public Transport. This guide will help you to understand which is the cheapest way to go from Napoli to Amalfi detailed by locals.

In the middle way between Napoli and Amalfi, there is Pompeii. You can book in advance a ruins Tours from Naples to Amalfi Coast and Pompeii. Is the right place to understand how to get from Naples airport to Amalfi Coast. It is also a good itinerary plan from Naples to Amalfi Coast by ferry and so visits the gems from the sea.

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From Naples to Positano | Easy and cheap

Ultimate guide on how to go from Napoli to Positano

Write a full guide on how to get to Positano, from Napoli or From Sorrento, was not that easy. The Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. One of the most emotional locations, ideal for Honeymooners and Couples, but also for Solo travellers, thanks to the hike places and the breathtaking landscapes. It was not easy to assemble a proper itinerary guide of the Sorrentino Coast.

From Napoli, you can reach the Amalfi Coast with the Train, from Molo Beverello to Amalfi by Ferry, or even by bus and it will take longer. There is two way to visit the Amalfi Coast, the better way from the airport is from Naples. But you can reach the paradisiac coast even from Salerno, doing the opposite way, from Amalfi to Sorrento, passing by Positano and the small gems on the Coast.

How to get from Naples to Positano
The main road from Naples to Positano has got a unique romantic scenario. Photo by Gianluca Acampora

The best way to travel from Naples to Amalfi Coast

  • By Bus from the main Train Station (Piazza Garibaldi)
  • Taking a Train called Vesuviana from the Main Station
  • A Bus from the Main Train Station (Longest way and crowded as well)
  • From Napoli to Amalfi or Positano by Ferry from Molo Beverello
  • By Train to Sorrento, and way back toward Napoli (Most comfortable way, but longer)

How to get from Naples airport to Amalfi Coast

Those are just a few simple instructions on how to get from Naples to Positano. Once you land at Naples airport it is easy to reach the Amalfi Coast. There are many options for you to get from Naples to Amalfi.

With the intent to enjoy the unique scenario of the Amalfi Coast, you should consider taking a ferry. The boat will pick you up at the Molo Beverello and leave you at the Harbour of Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi or Salerno.

If you want there are many options for a private transfer too. In case you want a more “Italian way” to reach Positano and the Amalfi Coast from Naples, you can rent a Vespa and enjoy the curves and the cliff of this piece of land in Southern Italy.

From Naples to Positano by public transport is easy as well, but you have to change many buses and trains in order to reach your location.



From Naples to Amalfi Coast by Ferry

There are many tours from Naples to Amalfi Coast, but the best we can advise you is by ferry. In this way you can reach the main arbour on the coast, visiting the hidden gems from a different point of view. From Molo Beverello, there are many opportunities for you, all of them are different by price and typology.

If you will opt for more stops, by the way, your trip will take longer, but you could have the chance to see many places on the way to Amalfi.

The website of the company that manages the track will better give you updated prices. On the way to Amalfi, the ferry will stop to Positano. If you find something that takes your attention, you can stop, visit the place and take the next ferry to Amalfi.

GOOD TO KNOW | In summertime, there are many trips from Napoli to Sorrento or Amalfi. During winter those are reduced to 3 for the day.

Naples to Amalfi Coast Day Trip – Naples towards Positano

If you are still looking at how to get to Positano and Amalfi Coast from Napoli, we will suggest you take it as a day trip.

The journey for a single way will take you up to 2 hours. Stay overnight and be ready to be surprised by the nightlights and the moon reflecting on the sea. Planning a day trip from Napoli to Amalfi Coast, you need to bear in your mind that the travel will make you feel tired.

It is in summer, the temperature will affect it as well. Our way to plan a day trip to Amalfi Coast is to make some stops on the way. Many of it could be Positano, Sorrento, Vico Equense or the smallest towns.



TIPS: In my personal opinion, I want to be in a position to make the smallest day trips every day. It will be not a relaxing holiday, you could end up more tired than before.

The Fastest way to get to Amalfi Coast from Rome

Naples to Sorrento Train

This is for us the best way to go from Napoli to Amalfi Coast. Taking a train from the main train station of Napoli is the way to reach the Sorrentino Coast easily and cheap.

If you are a budget traveller like us, you will love this option. Naples to Sorrento by Train is easy and fast. There is a train called the Vesuviana. It is a special train that makes a route through all the cities on the coast.

For us, this is the best solution to get from Naples to Positano by public transport. The “Vesuviana” will take you to the Neapolitan Coast

As we have said before already, to reach Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast from Napoli, the easiest way is to take the Vesuviana. The price of the ticket is 4,50 euro and it cost 1h and 10 minutes on the direct train.

In fact, take attention to the kind of train you take. They may take longer if it is direct (signed with D after the train direction Towards) or super-fast (DD signed). The difference is in the stations stop they do. The super fast doesn’t some train stops. This train will also take you to visit the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum.


Tickets Pricelist from Napoli to Sorrento

Sorrento – Napoli: € 4,10 (ticket zone U5);
Sant’Agnello – Napoli: € 4,10 (ticket zone U5);
Piano di Sorrento – Napoli: € 3,50 (ticket zone U4);
Meta – Napoli: € 3,50 (ticket zone U4);
Seiano – Napoli: € 3,50 (ticket zone U4);
Vico Equense – Napoli: € 3,50 (ticket zone U4);
Scrajo – Napoli: € 3,50 (ticket zone U4);
Castellammare di Stabia – Napoli: € 2,90 (ticket zone U3);
Pompei Villa dei Misteri – Napoli: € 2,90 (ticket zone U3);
Ercolano – Napoli: € 2,20 (ticket zone U2).

Special tickets | Naples to Positano

The kids under 1 metre don’t pay if accompanied by an adult, you can take with you as much luggage you want, it doesn’t cost you more.

The prices and the tickets you have here are valid on the FS Trains as well, the national rail trains.

If you want to seek further information you can visit www.unicocampania.it. The Vesuviana trains are crowded, especially in the summer period, so plan in advance your journey and be careful of your belongings, there are many pickpockets ready to take advantage of crowded places.


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Visit the Ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum – From Napoli to Positano

On the way, you can reach easily the ruins of Herculaneum or the MAV Museum of Ercolano or hike the Vesuvius just by stopping at Ercolano Scavi. You can visit Pompeii as well and the ruins, the best stop is at Pompei Scavi.

We will highly suggest you visit one of those two amazing places. For us, the best ruins are the Herculaneum one, but the most famous is at Pompeii. Plan a one day trip to Herculaneum or a visit to the Ruins of Pompei from Napoli.

Take the Vesuviana from Napoli Piazza Garibaldi, toward Sorrento.

The Vesuviana is a train doing all the internal parts of the cities of the Bay of Naples. It is the train line that the locals take for their transport from outside and inside the city.

The Vesuviana is running just out of Naples and does just a couple of stops at the suburbs of the city. You can step off by train at the famous ruins of Pompeii or at Herculaneum.

If you are planning a week in Napoli and around, a visit to one of these places is highly suggested.

Take advantage to stay in Naples and eat an amazing Pizza before your day trip to Positano. From Piazza Garibaldi, just downstairs, opposite the main entrance go downstairs and turn left.

You can buy the ticket to Sorrento at one of the machines before the entrance. Otherwise, there are many spots inside the station where you can easily buy a ticket.

If you don’t find any, there are many shops, commonly called “Tabaccaio” that sell the tickets.

The timetable with all the departure from Napoli Garibaldi and all the Vesuviana’s Stop.

Reach Positano from Sorrento – Naples towards Positano

Due it is a step by step guide to how to reach the Amalfi Coast from Napoli, this is the middle point between the two cities. Arriving in Sorrento by train, it will stop you at the centre of the city. The Vesuviana Train station is located close to shops and other spots. It is a very touristic place with a lot of restaurants and hotels. It will also be a good place where stay a couple of days, and where to start some of your amazing day trips to the Amalfi Coast.

From Sorrento to the Amalfi Coast by Bus – Naples towards Positano

From Sorrento train station you can bring the Sita Bus. It is a public transport company in the Campania Region. The Sorrento train station is not that big. Just going out of the station you can reach the bus stop to Amalfi city.

There is a kiosk with the writing “Costiera Sita Sud” where you can buy your day ticket for 8 euro. There are many other options like if you want to stay longer, ask to the kiosk.

On the bus, you can admire the amazing landscapes and views the Costiera is famous for.

Top Tips for your trip to the Amalfi Coast – From Napoli to Positano

The ride from Sorrento to Positano will take about 50 minutes. It depends on the traffic. Especially in the summer, this area is crowded. There are not just tourists, but it will be also full of locals.

There is just one main way to reach Positano, with one carriage to go and return. If you are going in the pick time, there is no other chance that enjoys the view and carries a bottle of water with you.

Tips: Be ready for tons the curve, the Amalfi Coast is full of it, but the drivers are really good. Take a seat on the right side of the bus, otherwise, you will miss everything.



TIPS: Still thinking if you want to do this trip, this is a full list of things to do in Positano.


Explore Sorrento an underrated gem of Sorrentino Coast.

Allow you a bit of time, to explore Sorrento and enjoy the good weather and the sea breeze. Sorrento is a nice place where do shopping.

When you reach Positano you will know that because there are so many artistic boutiques on the way.

Do you know the Costiera is known also for the artistic glass processing and colourful majolica? Yes, it is. Positano is a small town on the rock, the ancient streets and the breathtaking landscapes become famous in the golden age of Italy when the riches people choose Positano for their holidays.

Naples and Amalfi Coast landscape

Positano has the best photo spots of Amalfi Coast

Today Positano is well known as one of the most beautiful and Instagrammable places on the Earth. It is noteworthy to have a picture of Positano on your profile.

The blue of the sea is unmistakable. The small and narrow streets will stick in your mind forever. The colours of the flowers and of the majolica are something really special. If you don’t know how to take the best instagrammable shots of Positano, we have some photography tips for you.

From Sorrento to Amalfi by Ferry

If you are not very fun of on road trips, you can take a boat trip from Sorrento to Amalfi. This is a really popular route, so be sure that you will take your ticket in advance. The Vesuviana Stop is just behind the main Sorrento’s Square.

Sorrento has some of the best beaches of Napoli’s Bay, explore it before take your ferry from Sorrento to Amalfi. The big beach of Sorrento is really famous and you can take the boat to the main island of the Bay. It is called Marina Grande and there are many restaurants really nice as well where have lunch.


Amalfi Coast Cruise from Sorrento

It easy to reach the port of Sorrento. From Piazza Tasso, the main square of the city, you can walk down to the port. Here are the ferries that will arrive and leave from and to Naples as well. Book your Amalfi Coast mini Cruise, explore the Sorrentino Coast and some of the prettiest Italian Islands. The trip will cost less than 10 euros.

I will suggest you visit also Sorrento, it is worth to be visited on your stop to come back to Naples.


On the way from Napoli to Positano, you have a lot to see

What to visit along the way – From Napoli to Positano

  • Cetara
  • Maiori and Minori
  • Furore (The main access is from the sea, and difficult to go down from the rocks)
  • Conca dei Marini
  • Vico Equense
  • Massa Lubrense

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