Getting around the coast.

• Salerno (Concordia) → Cetara20 min
• Cetara → Maiori10 min
• Maiori → Minori5 min
• Minori → Amalfi10 min
• Amalfi → Positano25 min
• Salerno (Concordia) → Amalfi35 min
• Salerno (Concordia) → Positano70 min

The main coastal ferry operator. Most reliable service on the coast. Buy tickets online or at the port kiosks. Salerno departures from Molo Concordia (near the train station). Boats are open-deck — sit on the left side heading west for the best views. Gets very crowded in Aug; book morning departures.

• Positano → Capri30 min
• Amalfi → Capri50 min
• Sorrento → Capri20 min
• Castellammare di Stabia → Capri40 min
• Napoli (Beverello) → Capri50 min

Primary operator to Capri. Fast hydrofoils. Capri from Positano is the quickest crossing — 30 min. Buy tickets in advance online for summer Saturdays. The Positano-Capri route sells out fast. Sit on the upper deck for views of the Faraglioni on approach.

• Salerno → Amalfi35 min
• Salerno → Positano70 min
• Positano → Sorrento35 min
• Sorrento → Capri20 min
• Napoli (Beverello) → Sorrento40 min
• Napoli (Beverello) → Capri50 min
• Napoli (Beverello) → Ischia55 min
• Sorrento → Ischia50 min

Hydrofoil service connecting the full Bay of Naples. Good option for Ischia day trips from the coast (Amalfi-Salerno-Ischia or coast-Sorrento-Ischia). Modern fleet. Covered seating — less scenic than Travelmar but more comfortable in bad weather.

• Salerno → Amalfi35 min
• Salerno → Positano70 min
• Amalfi → Positano25 min
• Positano → Capri30 min
• Amalfi → Capri50 min
• Salerno → Capri90 min

Competes with Travelmar on the Salerno-Amalfi-Positano route, often with slightly lower prices. Also runs Capri service. Check both Alicost and Travelmar schedules and pick whichever departs closer to your preferred time.

• Positano → Capri25 min
• Positano → Amalfi15 min
• Positano → Li Galli Islands15 min

Small fast boats operating from Positano’s main beach. More expensive than the big ferries but faster and with more character. Good option if you missed the last Travelmar. Also offers private boat tours to Li Galli and Capri.

• Amalfi (Molo Pennello) → Spiaggia di Santa Croce10 min
• Amalfi (Molo Pennello) → Spiaggia del Duoglio5 min
• Amalfi (Molo Pennello) → Grotta dello Smeraldo15 min
• Amalfi → Positano25 min
• Amalfi → Minori10 min
• Amalfi → Maiori15 min

The local cooperative — smaller boats, more intimate. Essential for reaching Amalfi’s hidden beaches (Santa Croce, Duoglio) that have no road access. The Grotta dello Smeraldo boat trip (€10 return) is the best way to visit the emerald grotto. Departs from Molo Pennello in Amalfi harbor.

• Positano (Spiaggia Grande) → Spiaggia di Fornillo5 min
• Positano (Spiaggia Grande) → Spiaggia di Laurito (Da Adolfo)10 min
• Positano (Spiaggia Grande) → Li Galli Islands20 min

Positano’s local boat service. The Da Adolfo shuttle is free with a lunch reservation at the restaurant, otherwise ~€5. Spot their boat by the red fish hanging from the mast. They also run Li Galli swimming tours and private Capri boat trips. Departs from the eastern end of Spiaggia Grande.

Amalfi → Conca dei Marini → Praiano → Positano (Chiesa Nuova) → Positano (Sponda) → Colli di San Pietro → Meta → Piano di Sorrento → Sant’Agnello → Sorrento

SITA Sud / Busitalia Campania · The Amalfi Coast bus route: the SS163 from end to end. Sit on the right side heading toward Positano for cliff-side sea views. In July-August the bus is standing-room only by 10:00. Take the 06:30 or 07:30 departure to get a seat. The Positano stops are confusing: 'Chiesa Nuova' is the upper town (for Path of the Gods connections), 'Sponda' is the main stop near the beach. Connects to Circumvesuviana train at Sorrento for Naples.

Amalfi → Atrani → Castiglione di Ravello → Ravello (Piazza Duomo)

SITA Sud / Busitalia Campania · Frequent and reliable. The road up to Ravello is a series of tight hairpin bends — sit in the back if you get carsick. Gets packed before Ravello Festival evening concerts (Jun-Sep). Last bus back is around 23:00 but verify the schedule — missing it means a €25 taxi. Atrani is a request stop; press the button or you’ll sail past it.

Amalfi → Atrani → Minori → Maiori → Erchie → Cetara → Vietri sul Mare → Salerno (Piazza Concordia)

SITA Sud / Busitalia Campania · The eastern coast route. Less dramatic scenery than the Positano side but much less crowded. Connects to Salerno train station (5 min walk from Piazza Concordia) for high-speed trains to Naples and Rome. Useful for catching ferries from Salerno port. The Erchie stop is near a beautiful hidden beach.

Amalfi → Pontone (Scala) → Agerola (San Lazzaro) → Agerola (Bomerano)

SITA Sud / Busitalia Campania · Essential for hikers. Bomerano is the starting point of the Sentiero degli Dei (Path of the Gods). Take the first bus to start the hike before the heat. The road climbs steeply above Amalfi through the Valle dei Mulini — beautiful views. Agerola is also famous for its fiordilatte mozzarella — grab some at a local caseificio. Limited departures; check the schedule the day before.

Maiori → Tramonti (Polvica) → Tramonti (Pietre)

SITA Sud / Busitalia Campania · Reaches the hidden valley of Tramonti — scattered hamlets in the mountains above Maiori. Famous for wine (the RE Rosso della Costa d’Amalfi) and pizza (many claim the wood-oven pizza tradition here predates Naples). Very few tourists. Limited schedule — plan carefully.

Requirements

Valid driving license (EU or international). Minimum age 18. Helmet mandatory (provided). No specific motorcycle license needed for 125cc or under in most EU countries.

The fastest way to move on the coast — you skip all traffic. But the SS163 is narrow, curving, and shared with buses and trucks. Not for beginners. Drive defensively, hug the right, and beware of blind corners. Rental shops in Amalfi, Maiori, and Positano. Book 1-2 days ahead in summer. Fuel is your responsibility — there are petrol stations in Maiori, Amalfi, and Positano.

Requirements

Valid driving license (EU or international) + credit card for deposit. Minimum age 21 (some agencies 25). Full insurance recommended — narrow roads + other drivers = scratches.

Honestly? Don’t rent a car to explore the Amalfi Coast unless you’re an experienced European driver comfortable with cliff roads, no guardrails, and oncoming buses on blind corners. The SS163 has that reputation for a reason. If you must drive: rent the SMALLEST car available (Fiat 500, Smart, Panda). Anything larger will not fit through Positano or Amalfi’s streets. Rental agencies in Salerno, Sorrento, and Naples airport.

Requirements

No license needed for boats under 40HP / under 10m in Italy. For larger boats, you need a 'patente nautica'. Fuel extra.

The BEST way to see the coast. A self-drive gozzo (traditional wooden boat) from Amalfi, Positano, or Maiori lets you reach hidden beaches, swim in coves, and see the coast from the sea — the way it was meant to be seen. Book through your hotel or at the harbor. Bring sunscreen, water, and a waterproof bag. Afternoon winds can pick up — morning is calmer. If you’re not comfortable driving a boat, hire a skipper — they’ll take you to spots you’d never find alone.