How to travel from Amalfi to Florence, Italy

The distance between Amalfi and Florence is around 512km (318 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Amalfi to Florence by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Ferry, Train and Plane

Take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Florence (FLR).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Florence.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Curcio Viaggi

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Firenze Santa Maria Novella.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Florence.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance529km (329 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amalfi and Florence

There are several options for getting from Amalfi to Florence by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Amalfi and Florence is around 512km (318 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 444km (276 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Amalfi and Florence by ferry and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amalfi to Florence is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Amalfi and Florence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Amalfi and Florence. We recommend that you take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Florence (FLR). instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Amalfi and Florence. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Amalfi to Florence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno and Salerno - Irno. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

Curcio Viaggi and FlixBus run regular bus services between Amalfi and Florence. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amalfi to Florence. We recommend that you take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Florence (FLR). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Florence is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Florence. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Amalfi and Florence. The distance is around 529km (329 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amalfi to Florence is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Amalfi and Florence

Transport options from Amalfi to Florence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Train and Plane
3hrs
€180($180)
once daily512km (318 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 40m
€45($45)
once daily629km (391 miles)
Bus to Florence9h 40m
€38($38)
twice daily611km (380 miles)
Ferry and Train + 1 similar
4h 30m
€60($60)
once daily549km (341 miles)
Bus and Train5h 10m
€53($53)
every 2 hours561km (348 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€80($80)
on demand529km (329 miles)

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Airports near Florence

The following major airports near Florence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Florence
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Florence
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Florence