How to travel from San Gimignano to Amalfi, Italy

The distance between San Gimignano and Amalfi is around 520km (323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from San Gimignano 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.

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

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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Salerno.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Verona Porta Nuova then fly from Verona (VRN) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated by

Curcio Viaggi

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Drive

Drive to Amalfi.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance520km (323 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Gimignano and Amalfi

There are several options for getting from San Gimignano to Amalfi by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €79 ($79).

The distance between San Gimignano and Amalfi is around 520km (323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 431km (268 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from San Gimignano and Amalfi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Gimignano to Amalfi is to drive which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €79 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between San Gimignano and Amalfi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Gimignano and Amalfi. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from San Gimignano to Amalfi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Poggibonsi Fs [2], Firenze S.M.N. and Salerno. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between San Gimignano and Amalfi. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 45m, 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 San Gimignano and Amalfi. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Gimignano to Amalfi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Poggibonsi Fs [2], Poggibonsi, Salerno and Salerno - Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi Stazione FS. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Curcio Viaggi and FlixBus run regular bus services between San Gimignano and Amalfi. Buses run once daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Gimignano to Amalfi. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Roma Termini then fly from Rome (FCO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno then take the bus to Amalfi. instead which will take 6h 10m.

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 San Gimignano and Amalfi. The distance is around 520km (323 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Gimignano to Amalfi is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Gimignano and Amalfi

Transport options from San Gimignano to Amalfi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 45m
€100($100)
every 2 hours637km (396 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
6h 40m
€110($110)
every 4 hours953km (592 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 10m
€165($165)
hourly652km (405 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane7h 40m
€75($75)
every 4 hours941km (585 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8hrs
€41($41)
once daily540km (336 miles)
Bus to Salerno9h 30m
€35($35)
once daily582km (361 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€79($79)
on demand520km (323 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