How to Get to Positano & Amalfi Coast | Pros & Cons of Trains, Ferries, & Busses

Breaking down the best way to get to Positano and the Amalfi Coast. Narrowing down the pros and cons to taking the Circumvesuviana, ferry, or private car to Sorrento, and then the SITA bus to Positano. Thats way I would recommend getting there. Positano Travel tips
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[@6202ken]

If you’re looking at this video in 2022.. Take the comfortable high speed train Salerno(less than an hr) then take the Salerno to Amalfi ferry ride(30min). Much much faster and comfortable. Salerno train station to ferry 5-10min walk(flat/no hills).

[@DanaBerez]

Such a great tip!

[@maryd6796]

But then how would you get to your hotel off the ferry?

[@jennyrojas7717]

To Salerno from where? I am going to take it from Florence, help me out please!

[@hstoFFbe]

More info on the train?

[@hstoFFbe]

Also info on the Ferry?

[@fahimaalfarabi1646]

Thanks a lot for summing it up for us first-timers to Italy! Really helpful

[@tcaprio4043]

Wow! Extremely detailed and helpful!!! We are going to Italy end of October for a cruise, but getting there a day early to visit Amalfi. Thank you again🙌

[@thenjingwenya1790]

Hi Dana, thank you so much for the tips.

[@brianmendonca5345]

Wow! Wonderful, informative review, nicely done. Thank you.

[@marlyfreely74]

Excellent info. This will definitely assist in my plans when I visit the Amalfi Coast in May! Thank you.

[@DanaBerez]

Glad it was helpful!

[@garykrupinski5057]

Dana new subscriber, your videos rock, accurate, informative the way it should be. We are looking for your advice on where to stay in Sorrento and Positano, as we will be spending 10 days or so on the Amalfi coast next October, thank you!!!!

[@jenniferkimballgarcia]

Omg I love you! This is sooo true I'm never taking the train again! I'm doing a driver! Great video thank you! ❤

[@mikebeutler8117]

Headed to Amalfi in July and was debating a car or transit. This cleared it up for me-definitely taking a car. Thanks for the insight!

[@PamelaOkyere]

Lol same except I can barely even drive in the US😂😩

[@sweetlemonadespice]

Hey Mike - as July is one of the busiest times I am curious how driving around the coast during July was for you? :)

[@michellle]

Great info. Thank you

[@DanaBerez]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ericaraynes2622]

Thanks for this

[@ChuckieIllinois]

Excellent info, especially about safety concerns, and the practical matters such as dealing with luggage! In 2019, my wife and I flew into Naples, and took a private car from the airport to Amalfi town. The driver headed straight down to Vietri and then west on the coast to Amalfi. One day we did a day trip to Pompeii (and the archaeology museum in Naples), again with a driver, and that route tells another way to get to Amalfi, over the mountains and around Ravello. That seemed straightforward and skipped most of the coast. When we left, we took the SITA bus east to Salerno, walked a couple blocks to the train station, and then the high-speed train all the way to Rome. Easy peasy!

[@katiegramajo6089]

@Strawberry Bubblegum i think an hour & a half

[@SheilaGMJ1fan]

Hello Kevin, which private car service did you use?

[@KevinKillion1]

@@SheilaGMJ1fan - We used a private car sent by the place where we stayed, Residenza Luce in Amalfi. That driver picked us up at the airport in Naples, and drove down to Vietri sul Mare, just west of Salerno, and then along to coast to Amalfi. BTW, we LOVED the Residenza Luce!

[@M.Farooq555]

Great video...

[@PamelaOkyere]

Going to be there at the end of July! My friend want to stay in Amalfi and most things I want to do is in Positano but can’t find affordable transportation from Amalfi to Positano to make multiple trips

[@maxzac08]

Thank you for your tips!! Do you have a company that you would recommend private cars?

[@brothersman524]

Hi Dana Yes I stayed in Naples and went to Pompeii, then hired a private car to take us to Salerno where we spent the night. Then we hired another private car from Salerno to do the Amalfi Coast stopping at Amalfi and Positano along the way until we reached to Sorrento before sunset which I stayed a few days and from there did a day trip to Capri Islands. In the long run, it is better to hire a private car to get to places like Positano. The only time I used the train in Italy was from Rome to Florence then to Pisa and Siena

[@DanaBerez]

Amazing! Good for you. Glad you had an amazing trip and thank you for sharing your tips.

[@MuhammadKhan-ii9ir]

How much was private car and what documents do they need or deposit?

[@brothersman524]

@@MuhammadKhan-ii9ir I did it through the hotel I was staying in Salerno but I didn't drive - I paid a driver about 30 Euros back in 2016 so it isn't cheap but it is better to get someone to drive you there because the roads are very narrow and windy, extremely busy and crazy drivers. The Amalfi Coast region is probably the most expensive part of Italy but it is definitely worth it

[@lanorahayes4313]

@@DanaBerezlll🎉l

[@shwetameena4863]

You are right about the circumvesuviana not being safe. I was there in November 2018 and my phone got stolen from my handbag when I was busy putting all my luggage in the train. Not a safe train but extremely cheap compared to other options, specially private car.

[@DanaBerez]

Exactly! I hear stories like that all the time. It was worse at night, but just having to be so careful I won't take it again. Not worth it on a vacation.

[@marlyfreely74]

Thank you for reconfirming what she said!

[@NankiSingh]

How are the taxis for distances like Positano to Maiori?

[@martacubillo9340]

Sorry I had not gotten further in the video you do mention the ways to travel from Naples to Sorrento. I know this was 3 years ago has anything changed with the best method of transport?

[@didemdoganbaskaya]

Darling, have you ever tried driving around Amalfi Coast? It is so hard especially when it is crowded. Italian drivers are restless. So unless being a very professional driver, it is no piece of cake. There is crazy traffic, crazy turns and you have to wait at certain points of the road :D Using a manual car with these crazy turns, instant stoppings, and sometimes arguing with other drivers in the road is not easy in my view :D Most cars are manual in Europe, and most Americans drive automatically, so it should be also considered.

[@martacubillo9340]

Dana what is the best way to travel from Naples to Sorrento? Safe & economical and fast.

[@amirad7613]

What is the best website to book ferry ticket from Salerno to Positano? Thank you

[@hayamali8973]

do you know what the website is to buy express train tickets?

[@reyna.8082]

Hey Dana, which private car company do you use?

[@hakimnezami1]

Would you recommend Airbnb or should look for hotel in Mafia cost ?

[@joesantamaria5874]

Newark, NJ nonstop to Naples is available. Rome is best avoided if your destination is Campania. The airport and Stazione Termini are both disasters.

[@Msruru100]

where do you buy these tickets if you want to buy ahead of time? want to buy the sita bus ticket butits in italian on the website online lol

[@prestonschroeder8354]

What printable car service do you recommend?

[@sundhar08]

Best way to Amalfi is through naples station Or salerno station & via ferry Or bus? I am travelling with an infant.

[@moonshine2005]

Thank you so much for the information. What is the best way to get a private vehicle?

[@Cindypisces]

I actually saw this shuttle service that you can reserve beforehand that Dana mentioned on another vlog. It’s positanoshuttle.com.

[@Travislitxxz]

@@Cindypisces little expensive

[@saidjnah8698]

hello Dana,,,please try to go to Morocco and do a vlog ...I will take your advice and visit Positano.thx

[@filmawhittle4737]

How do you take a private car from Naples to positano?

[@mohammadkarimsaleh840]

Thanks for providing this video. My question is that, is there bus or train service between Positano and Amalfi After 22:00 or 23:00? Becouse hotel in Positano is expensive but in direction to Amalfi there are cheaper along the way in different towns. Thanks

[@kennycifuentes9822]

Hi, thanks very much for this video, it has been extremely helpful. I will be visiting Positano next week and I was figuring out what’s the fastest way to get from Rome to Positano. When you say private car, do you mean rent a car or a taxi?

[@DanaBerez]

Have an amazing trip! Yes a taxi for hire

[@krisd2589]

Do you know how much taxi is around to get there from Naples ?

[@LtShahdirty]

private car is that a cab/uber or a rental

[@cookiecrook37]

I’ve rented a car but I’m flying into Rome and staying there . Was wanting to drive to Naples but the train is faster . So was wondering if it’s still worth it apparently rom your video it’s probably best to use my car . I’m also wanting to visit Venice but it’s like 5hrs From Rome but speed train is like 2hrs less . Mt friend has been there and said it’s better to just fly to Venice from Rome .

[@blancad.guerrero8420]

Hi! How do you get a private car?

[@t288msd]

Great info. Thanks Positano. Pronounced with a soft first ‘o’ as in possible not as in post. When in Rome provide it like the romans 😊

[@DanaBerez]

100% sure it’s the other way around but thank you for your comment.

[@mrk94545]

How does one find a private driver?

[@nfotop]

hi Dana my husband and I will be visiting Positano in October. We will be taking the train from Rapallo to Napoli Centrale train station. We are looking into a shared or private transfer. Could you recommend some reputable transfer companies that will take us from Napoli to Positano? Thanks!

[@DanaBerez]

SO exciting! I've used Seahorse and Positano Shuttle ♥️

[@thenjingwenya1790]

Did you buy 1st or 2nd class train ticket from Rome to Naples for accommodate space

[@DanaBerez]

I bought the 2nd class regular ticket. There are spaces for your luggage in each cabin.

[@nikosbn7079]

Guys on summer i would like to see Positano and Amalfi! Which place is better for base? Salerno or Sorento? And generaly wich is better for beaches etc?

[@DanaBerez]

Sorrento

[@lingdatang669]

-at rome from rome airport to rome termini station via leonardo express train 14 euro per person -high speed train from rome to naples purchase online in advance 40 euro per person -from naples to almafi coast 1) from naples to sorrento , (circum vesuvia?) train 2h (cheapest 3 euro per person) 2) campania express train 3) from naples to positano private car 45min , 100-200 euros 4) from naples to sorrento ferry , from sorrento to positano ferry 5) sorrento bus to amalfi positano 45min

[@nathaly759]

Hello:) Can you just grab a cab from napoli central to positano? once u get off the train, meaning without preordering a car service?

[@DanaBerez]

Not sure, I have never done this. But that is a good question. The way that I know how is the way explained in the video.

[@elaineblackhurst1509]

The information on the routes you’ve given is accurate and they are all possible, but apart from the car, they not very sensible options; even the car has its drawbacks as all of these Amalfi villages pre-date the car by about 2000 years so don’t expect an easy drive on American style roads and good luck trying to find a parking space. However, you have not covered the most sensible way by far to get to Positano (‘Posz-ee- *tah* -noh’, not ‘Posy-tarno’). You do not get off the train from Rome at Naples, you carry on to Salerno; from there, you take the ferry that calls at all the spectacular little resorts along the Amalfi coast (it’s worth taking the trip just for the views). This option is by far the best and quickest way to get to Positano or any other part of the Amalfi coast (of which Sorrento is not part). Poorly researched vlogs like this are not helpful particularly to those in the US who are more dependent on them, though the info you’ve given on the routes you have covered is helpful. In short: Rome-Salerno by train; Salerno-Amalfi by ferry (or bus/taxi/car).

[@02bcurtis]

Can I hire you for 30 min to help plan my trip transportation wise?

[@kit2130]

This is not a poorly researched vlog, that’s not accurate. She’s been there several times & I’ve watched videos of people who live there that provide only 1/10th of the information she shared. I thank her. If you know it all, do your own vlog instead of watching & learning from others.

[@annalang5687]

Thank you! That actually helps a lot and the ferries are so much faster than the bus

[@hstoFFbe]

Which ferry do you take at Salerno? Info/URL pls.

[@annalang5687]

@@hstoFFbe positano jet, just go to the port and you will see it

[@metalgirl]

Where do you get a private car??? I don’t trust all of these websites! Do you have a recommendation!??? Please!!!🙏🙏🙏

[@time2heal]

Are there shared shuttle vans from Naples to Sorrento?

[@DanaBerez]

Yes

[@samirdutta2536]

Please recommend one good reliable car agency as we are 2 families with 5 members and planning to take a cab from naples to positano

[@DanaBerez]

Thank you for your comment. I would love to help but I am not a travel advisor. Have a lovely and safe trip!

[@leilypaq9993]

how much did you spend in total? with flights and trains and stuffing

[@DanaBerez]

I would estimate over $4,500 total for all flights food and accommodation etc.

[@johnlaurastravelchannel3388]

What was the private car service you used to get to Positano. We are heading there in October 2022 and staying in Amalfi, so we need to know if we can get a car to Hotel. Thanks

[@DanaBerez]

Yes its called Positano Shuttle and it is also in the description box

[@johnlaurastravelchannel3388]

@@DanaBerez Thank you

[@samirdutta2536]

@@DanaBerezsomehow it’s missing in the description box and that why we can see so many questions

[@adamz1436]

Which high speed train did you take from Rome to Naples?

[@DanaBerez]

I took the fast speed train and bought tickets right before inside the Rome Termini Station.

[@adamz1436]

@@DanaBerez What station in Naples did you take it to?

[@DanaBerez]

@@adamz1436 the Naples Central Station

[@alfredoramirez6989]

Is the water in Amalfi Coast super cold in September ?

[@DanaBerez]

No very warm

[@alfredoramirez6989]

Great video lots of good info.

[@jeanpierregalvez2982]

Private transportation is €100.00 per person ? I’m traveling with 5 family members and we would prefer a private transportation from Naples to Positano.

[@DanaBerez]

You will have to email a company for a quote. These are general guidelines. I do not work for a car service company.

[@silverape9596]

Private car as in rental or taxi?

[@DanaBerez]

Taxi

[@nb-yv2gf]

Hello

[@shaheershujaat2223]

Wow Dana you are looking very nice beautiful with the makeup as well as your hair body eyelishes lipstick eyes skin smile earrings are quite pretty amazing and fantastic video discussion well done 😊😊❤️❤️

[@hanlens_on_hiatus]

Why didn't you take the high speed train to Salerno then ferry to Positano?

[@DanaBerez]

Shoulda coulda woulda lol I can try that next time. I go every year. Thanks for watching!

[@hanlens_on_hiatus]

@@DanaBerez hey no worries, we are going this year in September for the first time so I've been looking up transportation options between Rome and positano.

[@hstoFFbe]

@@hanlens_on_hiatus More info please. Planning a trip in Late September/Early Oct 2022. Looking for best way from Rome to A/Coast.

[@hanlens_on_hiatus]

@@hstoFFbe Hi Herman, in the end we decided to book a private car / Mercedes Van from Rome to our accommodation in Positano for the 4 of us. Quicker and less hassle after considering all the options. I did look at a shuttle but wecwant to visit Pompei on the way and we can do this with a private rental.

[@priscillastephens3978]

@@hanlens_on_hiatus I'm also traveling to Italy at the end of Sept into early Oct and I'll be doing an overnight stay in Positano. I had initially went back and forth on the best option and after getting some feedback from a few Italian vloggers, they all highly recommended hiring a private driver to take you from Naples into Positano so I'll be doing this option as well. I'd rather pay for convenience and zero stress..ha! I also want to make a stop at Pompeii so I'm totally looking forward to it :) I hear the Naples train station area isn't the most comfortable area for tourists so I will be on high alert upon arrival there.

[@stephaniemorale1394]

how much is it in usd

[@stephaniemorale1394]

private car

[@franciscocolin2008]

So private car…do you have to drive or you hire a driver?

[@DanaBerez]

They drive you

[@franciscocolin2008]

@@DanaBerez that’s what I’m looking for! How much each way?

[@iulianvizireanu5583]

Campania region is known for their pickpockets individuals, be aware that they can still your wallet, a very shady place to go and soo overpriced on Amalfi coast and others on that area, plus if you don't rent a boat which is very pricey it will be hard to enjoy the place because the beach is packed.

[@leapx3]

Your a gorgeous woman!

[@ee4355]

Be brave…..Rent a car and drive Amalfi….Summer parking can be tough but can be done…..

[@DanaBerez]

Nope, not interested. But thanks for watching!

[@ee4355]

@@DanaBerez I just drove Naples, Vico Equense, Positano, Amalfi and Sorento a few weeks ago….Was an amazing experience!

[@ghaithwafai4402]

Everything she says about the safty is just not true, you could be robbed anywhere so dont make it look like Neaples is worse than other places..

[@mannychavez6991]

Information useful and accurate about pros and cons. But, please don’t sing your words!! You are no longer an 8th grader!

[@DanaBerez]

Neither are you! So please refrain from leaving unconstructive comments having nothing to do with the free information you just consumed.

[@keinessa6903]

In 2023 the price for a private catrfrom Naples to positano is at least 150 euro or more. In August 2022 it was 180 euro