How to travel from Amalfi to Salerno, Italy

The distance between Amalfi and Salerno is around 13km (8 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 15min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Amalfi to Salerno by ferry, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SalernoAmalfi if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
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ferry
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno.

  • Duration15min
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated by

Alicost

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €3($3)
Operated by

Sita Sud

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Salerno.

  • Duration27min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Taxi service amalfi

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car
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Drive

Drive to Salerno.

  • Duration27min
  • Distance29km (18 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amalfi and Salerno

There are several options for getting from Amalfi to Salerno by ferry, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 1h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and arrive in approximately 15min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €19 ($19).

The distance between Amalfi and Salerno is around 13km (8 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 15km (9 miles)

It takes around 15min to get from Amalfi and Salerno by ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 27min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amalfi to Salerno is to take a ferry which takes around 15min and will set you back approx €19 ($19).

The cheapest way to travel between Amalfi and Salerno, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Amalfi and Salerno. We recommend that you take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno. instead which will take 15min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Amalfi and Salerno. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Amalfi and Salerno with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 1h 15m.

Sita Sud run regular bus services between Amalfi and Salerno. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Amalfi and Salerno. The ferry typically takes around 15min and departs once daily.

Alicost run the ferry services between Amalfi and Salerno. Ferries run once daily and take around 15min on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amalfi to Salerno. We recommend that you take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno. instead which will take 15min.

The closest major airport to Salerno is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 46km (29 miles) from Salerno. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) 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 Salerno. The distance is around 29km (18 miles) by road and it will take around 27min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amalfi to Salerno is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 15min and will usually cost around €19 ($19).

How do I get from Amalfi to Salerno

Compare travel optionsbetween Amalfi and Salerno

Transport options from Amalfi to Salerno
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry
15min
€19($19)
once daily13km (8 miles)
Bus
1h 15m
€3($3)
hourly27km (17 miles)
Taxi
27min
€45($45)
on demand29km (18 miles)
Drive
27min
€5($5)
on demand29km (18 miles)

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Airports near Salerno

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

NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Salerno
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Salerno
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
220km (137 miles) from Salerno