How to travel from Bologna to Amalfi, Italy

The distance between Bologna and Amalfi is around 625km (389 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Bologna to Amalfi by 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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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Verona Porta Nuova then fly from Verona (VRN) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno then take the bus to Amalfi.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Napoli Centrale.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others
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Bus to Salerno, Piazza Montpellier

Take the bus to Salerno Piazza Montpellier.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

TTI Leonettibus SRL

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Drive

Drive to Amalfi.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance629km (391 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bologna and Amalfi

There are several options for getting from Bologna to Amalfi by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Bologna and Amalfi is around 625km (389 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 505km (314 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Bologna and Amalfi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bologna to Amalfi is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Bologna and Amalfi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bologna and Amalfi. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bologna to Amalfi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli Centrale and Via Nocera. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Bologna and Amalfi. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bologna and Amalfi. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bologna to Amalfi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno Piazza delle Concordia. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

Itabus, FlixBus and TTI Leonettibus SRL run regular bus services between Bologna and Amalfi. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 10h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bologna to Amalfi. We recommend that you fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno then take the bus to Amalfi. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Amalfi is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Amalfi. 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 Bologna and Amalfi. The distance is around 629km (391 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bologna to Amalfi is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bologna and Amalfi

Transport options from Bologna to Amalfi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 4 similar
4h 25m
€90($90)
every 4 hours782km (486 miles)
Train to Venezia Mestre, plane and bus4h 55m
€67($67)
hourly783km (487 miles)
Train to Milano Rogoredo, plane and bus4h 55m
€89($89)
hourly947km (588 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 55m
€520($520)
hourly1,481km (920 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane5h 30m
€83($83)
hourly993km (617 miles)
Train
5hrs
€100($100)
hourly625km (389 miles)
Bus to Salerno, Piazza Montpellier + 1 similar
9h 10m
€40($40)
once a week689km (428 miles)
Bus10h 25m
€22($22)
every 3 hours699km (434 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€95($95)
on demand629km (391 miles)

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Airports near Amalfi

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

NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Amalfi
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Amalfi
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
212km (132 miles) from Amalfi