Looking for suggestions, we land in Rome then the plan was to take high speed train to Naples then not sure if we should do ferry to the town of Amalfi or train? Suggestions for family of 6. July 2024.
Posted by
Gettysburg PA
7234 posts
Take the fast train to Salerno
Then ferry, bus or driver to Amalfi
Posted by
Wyckoff, NJ, USA
7943 posts
There are no trains to Amalfi town, only as far as Sorrento. That last leg, Naples-Sorrento is not a long-distance train, but more of a metro or commuter train, one which tends to be very crowded, and has no real luggage racks. Many posters here find it an unpleasant experience, but it is really inexpensive.
Six people are too many for a sedan, or I would suggest you consider a car and driver, even though it would likely be 300 Euros.
Month of year? The Amalfi Coast is really, really crowded from May to September. But there are many fewer ferries, and more wave-height cancellations out of season.
The Frecciarossa train is great, but advance purchase discounts mean you can't change your train if the plane is delayed. So think carefully about that purchase. And think about your trip home. You cannot wake up in Amalfi and fly home the same day from Rome.
Posted by
Washington DC
28249 posts
Amalfi isn't terribly far from Salerno--about 17 miles, though they aren't easy miles. Salerno has fast rail service from Rome. Surely it would be cheaper to arrange private transportation (if wanted) from Salerno to Amalfi than from Naples to Amalfi. And the ferry schedule might cooperate--or the bus schedule, though I suspect the bus might not be so comfortable.
Posted by
OP
5 posts
Thank you for your input, I apologize we are traveling July 2024 for a family wedding. We are not traveling back to Rome to go home.
Posted by
Gettysburg PA
7234 posts
Here is the ferry schedule
https://www.positano.com/en/t/salerno/amalfi
We have used this car service and been satisfied
For 6 people it’s not that pricey
Posted by
Atlanta, GA, USA
795 posts
I vote to see if your "supposed" train would put you in Salerno with at least 1 or 2 ferries before the last option for a ferry to Amalfi, as it will be super fun and probably more relaxing than trying to squeeze your way on a bus!
Posted by
Canada
2 posts
Using Joe Banana Limos for a transfer in Mid-May from Salerno to Praiano for 160 Euros. Researched 6 sources mentioned on this forum and many were booked or were far more expensive. The response communication from this company was excellent.
https://www.joebananalimos.net/transfers