How to Get from Rome to the Amalfi Coast

There are several options to get to the Amalfi Coast from Rome. Let us take a look at how to get from Rome to the Amalfi Coast by car, bus, train, and plane.

Train from Rome to the Amalfi Coast

There is no direct train line between Rome and the Amalfi Coast. But there are various different options to travel between the two places. You can hop on an air-conditioned high-speed train from Rome to either Naples or Salerno and then take a ferry, bus, or car to reach the Amalfi Coast.

The most popular way to travel via train is to go from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale railway station. These train tickets range from USD 15 to USD 75, and the ride takes approximately an hour and 15 minutes. Once you reach Napoli Centrale, walk to Napoli Garibaldi (3 minutes) and take the line 1 train to Via Nocera from where you can grab a taxi to the Amalfi Coast. The taxi journey lasts about an hour.

The fastest way to reach the Amalfi Coast from Rome is to book a seat on a direct high-speed train from Rome to Salerno that will get you there in about two hours and 30 minutes. There are approximately 10 daily ferry crossings from Salerno to the Amalfi Coast. Ferry ticket costs about USD 10 per person, and the trip duration is around 25 minutes. As there are no railway stations on the Amalfi Coast, the easiest way to travel along the coast is by a car or bus.

Pro tips:

• Opt for an economy seat on the train from Rome to Naples to save cash.
• Trenitalia offers promo discounts during the summer.
• Take a boat taxi from Sorrento to the Amalfi Coast to enjoy beautiful views of the mountainous coastline. A ticket for the high-speed hydrofoil ferry from Sorrento to Positano will set you back around USD 17 and the ride lasts around 40 minutes.

Bus from Rome to the Amalfi Coast

If you are traveling on a budget, we recommend reserving a seat on a bus from Rome to the Amalfi Coast. The local Marozzi coach company is the only bus service that offers a direct bus connection from Rome (Tiburtina Autostazione) to the Amalfi Coast. The only downside is that there is only one trip a day at 7 am. It will take you about 5 hours to reach the Amalfi Coast, and the bus ticket costs approximately USD 23.

You could also take a bus from Rome to Sorrento and then book a ferry ticket or take the public SITA bus to reach the Amalfi Coast.

Pro tips:

• Book your Marozzi coach bus ticket a few days in advance via Omio.
• You can combine train and bus lines to travel from Rome to the Amalfi Coast.
• When on the Amalfi Coast, you can use SITA buses to travel between towns like Positano, Sorrento, and Amalfi.

Drive from Rome to the Amalfi Coast

The drive from Rome to the Amalfi Coast takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes. You will need to take the A24 Autostrada to the E45 with directions to Napoli. Just keep in mind that once you leave Pompeii and reach the Lattari Mountains, the roads get very narrow.

The Amalfi Coast overlooks the picturesque Tyrrhenian Sea and the Gulf of Salerno and offers magnificent views at every turn.

Wish to rent a car for your drive from Rome to the Amalfi Coast? There are many places in Rome where you can rent a car, especially around the Roma Termini train station.

Pro tips:

• The roads on the Amalfi Coast are quite narrow so it is better to rent a small car.
• During the high season, it is difficult to find a parking spot on the Amalfi Coast.
• Drive slowly. The speed limit on the Amalfi Coast is usually 20 km.

Rome to the Amalfi Coast by Flight

There is no airport on the Amalfi Coast. The nearest airport is the Naples Capodichino Airport located about 60 km away. It takes around an hour flight from Rome to Naples, and after that you may either take a train or a bus (about 1 hour 25 minutes ride) to reach the Amalfi Coast. There are multiple daily direct flights from Rome to Naples. The cheapest round-trip flight tickets cost around USD 90 via Ryanair.

Pro tips:

•  If you are traveling on a budget, book your flight ticket from Rome to Naples at least 4 weeks in advance.
• The quickest way to get to the Amalfi Coast from Naples Airport (NAP) is to take a taxi which costs about USD 74.
•  A more cost-savvy option to travel from Naples Airport (NAP) to the Amalfi Coast is to take a bus/train trip, which takes around 1 hour and 25 minutes.

	Time	Cost	Why choose this?
Train	2 hours, 30 minutes (train+taxi ride)	from USD 85	One of the fastest and most scenic routes
Bus	5 hours	from USD 23	Budget-Friendly
Car	3 hours, 30 minutes	around USD 75	Gives flexibility
Flight	2 hour, 25 minutes (flight+train)	approx. USD 90	One of the fastest routes

To sum it all up, there are a few different ways to reach the Amalfi Coast from Rome. The fastest and the most scenic option is to take the direct high-speed train from Rome to Salerno. The cheapest option is to wake up early in the morning and hop on a direct bus from Rome to the Amalfi Coast at 7 am. If you are a confident driver, feel free to drive your car from Rome to the Amalfi Coast.

Instead of researching, booking and coordinating train/bus tickets, join one of the many Amalfi Coast tours from Rome. These tours usually include everything from transport to accommodation.

If a packaged trip is not of interest to you, how about customizing a private tour of Italy with one of our local experts? You can also add your other preferred destinations of Italy to make the itinerary your own. To get started, check out our guide on things to do in Italy and the best time to visit Italy.

1. How far is the Amalfi Coast from Rome?
The Amalfi Coast is 277 kilometers (172 miles) from Rome.

2. When is the best time to visit the Amalfi Coast?
The best time to travel to the Amalfi Coast is in May and September when the weather is still warm and fewer tourists around. 

3. Can I drive from Rome to the Amalfi Coast?
Yes. It will take you about 3 hours and 30 minutes by car to get to the Amalfi Coast from Rome via the scenic state road 163.

4. Where can I take a bus from Rome to the Amalfi Coast?
Go to Tiburtina Autostazione in Rome. The direct bus departs every morning at 7 am, and the journey takes around 5 hours.