Getting around

Naples airport, then the coach

Capodichino (NAP) is the nearest airport, about 50 km away with flights across Europe. The Curreri coach runs direct from the terminal to Piazza Tasso in roughly 75 minutes for around €10, far simpler than piecing together trains. Anything long-haul means one connection through a European hub.

The Circumvesuviana from Naples

The cheap, frequent regional line from Napoli Centrale ends right in Sorrento, about an hour on. It’s old, crowded, and short on charm, but it’s the backbone of the peninsula and it stops at Pompeii and Herculaneum on the way.

Campania Express

The same track, done kindly. A limited seasonal service with reserved seats, air conditioning, and only the useful stops, worth the few extra euros with luggage in summer.

By ferry

Fast boats cross from Naples to the Marina Piccola in about 35 minutes year-round, and in season run to Capri, Positano, and Amalfi. Arriving by water is the loveliest way in, and often the quickest.

On foot

The centre is small and flat along the top of the cliff. Most days you won’t use anything else.

Circumvesuviana & Campania Express

The way along the peninsula: Sant’Agnello, Piano, Meta, and on to Pompeii and Naples, all for a couple of euros a ride.

Ferries & hydrofoils

From the Marina Piccola to Capri, Positano, Amalfi, and Naples. In summer the boat beats the road to the coast every time.

SITA Sud & EAV buses

The orange buses climb to the hill villages and grind along the Amalfi Coast road to Positano and Amalfi. Spectacular, and slow when the road is full.