How to travel from Lake Como to Amalfi, Italy

The distance between Lake Como and Amalfi is around 797km (495 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Lake Como to Amalfi 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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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno then take the bus to Amalfi.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Naples and then to Salerno Piazza delle Concordia.

  • Duration15h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Bellano then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Salerno.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Amalfi.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance893km (555 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Como and Amalfi

There are several options for getting from Lake Como to Amalfi by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then fly, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Lake Como and Amalfi is around 797km (495 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 735km (457 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Lake Como and Amalfi by ferry and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lake Como to Amalfi is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Lake Como and Amalfi, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry, then fly, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lake Como and Amalfi. We recommend that you fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno then take the bus to Amalfi. instead which will take 5h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lake Como and Amalfi. It typically takes around 15h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lake Como to Amalfi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Como San Giovanni Stazione FS, Naples and Salerno Piazza delle Concordia. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 45m.

FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Lake Como and Amalfi. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Como to Amalfi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Como then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno then take the bus to Amalfi. instead which will take 5h 25m.

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 Lake Como and Amalfi. The distance is around 893km (555 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Como to Amalfi is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Como and Amalfi

Transport options from Lake Como to Amalfi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus + 4 similar
5h 10m
€60($60)
every 4 hours797km (495 miles)
Ferry, Train and Plane6h 30m
€100($100)
every 2 hours1,046km (650 miles)
Ferry to Bellano, train and plane6h 50m
€72($72)
every 2 hours906km (563 miles)
Ferry, Plane, Train and Bus5h 25m
€60($60)
hourly858km (533 miles)
Ferry, Train, Plane and Bus5h 30m
€83($83)
every 2 hours827km (514 miles)
Bus
15h 45m
€69($69)
once daily982km (610 miles)
Ferry and Train
7h 50m
€120($120)
every 2 hours946km (588 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€135($135)
on demand893km (555 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Lake Como 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