How to travel from Catania to Amalfi, Italy

The distance between Catania and Amalfi is around 467km (290 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

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

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

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno then take the bus to Amalfi.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus to Battipaglia

Take the bus to Battipaglia.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)

1 similiar route

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Salerno and then to Amalfi.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Amalfi.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catania and Amalfi

There are several options for getting from Catania to Amalfi by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).

The distance between Catania and Amalfi is around 467km (290 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 351km (218 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Catania and Amalfi by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Catania to Amalfi is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €39 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Catania and Amalfi is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Catania and Amalfi. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno then take the bus to Amalfi. instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Catania and Amalfi. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Catania to Amalfi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno Piazza delle Concordia. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Catania and Amalfi. Buses run hourly and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Catania and Amalfi. The ferry typically takes around 13h 50m and departs once daily.

Grimaldi Lines, Travelmar, Navigazione Libera del Golfo, Lucibello Positano and Alicost run the ferry services between Catania and Amalfi. Ferries run once daily and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Catania to Amalfi. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno then take the bus to Amalfi. instead which will take 3hrs.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Catania to Amalfi. We recommend that you take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 6h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catania to Amalfi is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €86 ($86).

How do I get from Catania to Amalfi

Compare travel optionsbetween Catania and Amalfi

Transport options from Catania to Amalfi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus
3hrs
€39($39)
hourly467km (290 miles)
Bus to Battipaglia + 1 similar
8h 55m
€35($35)
once daily572km (355 miles)
Bus9hrs
€38($38)
hourly575km (357 miles)
Ferry
13h 50m
€85($85)
once daily487km (302 miles)
Train and Ferry
6h 40m
€86($86)
every 4 hours505km (314 miles)
Car and Ferry
6h 10m
€86($86)
hourly556km (346 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Catania and Amalfi

Ferry operators

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