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The most refined, breezy way to get to the Amalfi Coast is by boat—and, coming from Salerno, this is the preferred way, as the only real alternative is the the bus, which in this direction hugs the inside lane (i.e. up against the cliffs) of the famous Amalfi Drive coastal road, rather than the scenic outside lane.
| Ferry route | Travel time | Ticket |
| Salerno to Amalfi | 35 min. | €8 |
| Salerno to Positano | 70 min. | €12 |
Fast ferries along the coast from Salerno are operated by Travelmar.it (tel. +39-089-872-950), with 7 departures daily (same with returns) from April to October.
(Keep in mind that schedules change seasonally and can be altered due to weather—so always check directly with them for current departure times).
Note: There are also two slower boats (50 minutes to Amalfi) each day operated by Alicost.it (tel. +39-089-871-483).
Ferries up the Amalfi Coast leave Salerno from the docks on Piazza della Concordia, along the SS18/Viale Trieste at the eastern edge of the city center.
If you are arriving by train (or Amalfi Coast bus), just head out of the train station and walk four short blocks straight ahead down Via Mauro Clemente toward the water, then angle to the right once you are on the waterfront piazza.
The ferry docks are right behind that giant column with a statue on top. You can't miss it.
If you prefer something more of a sightseeing day cruise of the Amalfi Coast, leaving from Sorrento or an Amalfi Coast town, see this page for details. » more
There are also multi-day cruises and sailing trips of the Amalfi coast. These leave from the Naples Bay island of Procida or from the town of Amalfi). » more
Planning your time: Budget at least a day for the Amalfi Coast. Simply to drive the coast without getting out (except to change buses in Amalfi) takes at least five hours—that's three hours touring the coast from Sorrento to Salerno, plus another hour on each end to get to and from those gateway towns.
If you do want to pack it all into a single day—and actually stop and get out in a few towns—it might be best to just book a tour that picks you up at your hotel, gives you time in each of the main Amalfi Coast towns, and returns you to your hotel 6–9 hours later:
Otherwise, it makes far more sense to spend at least one night on the coast.
If, however, your schedule doesn't have that much leisure time, might I suggest riding the first leg—from Sorrento to Positano to Amalfi—taking a quick spin around Amalfi town, then catching a ferry either back up the coast to Sorrento or over to Capri.
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This article was written by Reid Bramblett and was last updated in May 2015.
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