Amalfi Coast transportation

How to get around the Amalfi Coast by bus, boat, car, and tour

This page assumes you have already made your way to Sorrento, the main gateway to the Amalfi Coast, or have arrived to an Amalfi Coast Town via direct ferry from Capri or from Naples. » Getting to the Amalfi Coast

It also presumes you have already checked out the lay of the land on the Amalfi Coast Layout page.

Transportation along the Amalfi Coast

• Amalfi Coast by bus
• Amalfi Coast by car
• Amalfi Coast by ferry
• Amalfi Coast by cruise
• Amalfi Coast by day tour
• Amalfi Coast by private driver
• Amalfi Coast by package or multiday tour
• Amalfi Coast by sailboat (multi-day)

Which is the best way to explore the Amalfi Coast?

• Reid recommends: Take a bus down the coast, then return by ferry or cruise. That way you get best of both worlds.
• Faster option: Continue by bus all the way to Salerno, where you can catch a train on the main Italian rail system.
• Easiest option: Take an escorted tour or private guide. It costs more, but you can pack in far more stops and activities, don't have to worry about logistics, and get an expert guide.

The details

To get to Positano, Amalfi, or any other Amalfi Coast town, you'll need to head to the south side of Sorrento's peninsula along the undulating Amalfi Drive, otherwise known as the SS163.

This white-knuckle thrill ride is one of Italy's greatest wonders, 30 miles of narrow, S-curve roadway strung halfway up a cliff with the waves crashing below, green slopes all around, medieval pirate watchtowers on the headlands, and colorful villages tucked into the coves. » more

The last thing you want to do is deprive yourself of gawking at every postcard-perfect curve by driving this route yourself.

First things first: I know it is called "The Amalfi Drive," but it would be a mistake to tackle the Amalfi Coast by car. Traffic is crazy, parking difficult, and you'll miss all the views while you white-knuckle the steering wheel and dodge oncoming buses that take up both lanes as they come barrelling toward you around blind curves.

Good thing there is an extensive public transport system. You can travel by bus, by ferry, by private transport (car service), or take a private car tour of the coast, or a coastal cruise or even a multi-day sailing trip.

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