Travel Tips

Traveling to Italy

If you are unfamiliar with traveling to Italy, please check the Italian Tourist Board where you can find updated information for tourists, or the US Department of State website.  


American citizens do not require a visa to enter Italy if planning to stay under 90 days. However, your passport must be valid for at least six months after your planned departure date.  Make sure to get your passport well ahead of time or ensure it is renewed to cover this trip. More info with the Department of State. 


Emergencies in Italy

Emergencies while in Italy can be directed to the United States Embassy in Rome and Consular Offices. Or the Naples Consular Office Tel. +39-081 583.8111 


Health Insurance While Abroad

Check with your health insurance provider about their policies regarding overseas travel. If your policy does not

cover overseas travel, you may want to research purchasing a short-term vacation health insurance that covers you while traveling. 

Getting There

Airports

Flying into Naples is the easiest way to get to the Amalfi Coast, or flying to Rome and taking a train to Naples. From there, shuttle or taxi service to Amalfi is the best route. More details to come on coordinating travel. 

The venue itself is less then a kilometer from Amalfi city center (15 minute walk) and short ride to Positano, Ravello, Sorrento, Capri, Pompeii and Herculaneum, and Naples.

By Car

While driving to the coast is a fantastic experience as the the winding road crosses several small towns and enjoys spectacular views, it is quite an adventurous experience even for road enthusiasts. Here are some useful tips:

Most car rentals (at best prices) can be found at Naples airport, linked here. 

From Rome or Naples, take A3 highway towards Salerno. Once on the A3, take the Vietri sul Mare exit, following signs towards Amalfi. Once in Amalfi, proceed towards Positano and after 0.4 miles from the Amalfi center you arrive at the Hotel Santa Caterina on your left. 

Approximate time: 1h 30 m from Naples, 3h 30m from Rome.

By Chauffeured Car

The safest way to reach the Amalfi Coast is by chauffeured car. The cost varies between $160 to $180, depending on the destination. The duration time is approximately 1h, without traffic. Chauffeur Option Here.

By Train

Fast trains run constantly between Rome, Milan, Florence, Venice & Naples. For timetables and reservations for the train lines that operate nationwide:

Tren Italia  or Italo 


Salerno is the nearest train station (15.5 miles - approx. 55 minutes). 

Naples is the second nearest station (43.5 miles - approx. 75 minutes). 


Salerno Station - Piazza Vittorio Veneto - Tel. +39.089.252200

Naples Station - Piazza G. Garibaldi -Tel. +39.081.5543188


Travel Mar  or NLG  offer ferry service between Salerno and Amalfi. 

By Bus

Bus lines from Naples Airport to the Amalfi Coast (Go only to Sorento, Salerno & Amalfi). More on bus options here. 

By Sea

Naples is one of the main ferry ports on the Bay of Naples and Amalfi coast with daily departures to several destinations, including Positano, Sorrento, Amalfi, Minori, and Cetara.


Hydrofoils and ferries to the Amalfi Coast leave from Molo Beverello which is very central and is on the Alibus network (public bus) which links them to the main station and the Naples Airport. Taxi is the most efficient way to reach the port from either the station or airport. Taxis use meters and do not need to be tipped. From the airport to the central station or to the port, there are flat fees. The rates must be published (generally on the back of the front seats). Ask the driver when on board if you don’t see them . Link to Taxis.


Timetables of ferry and hydrofoil departures from the port of Naples and buy tickets.


NLG Ferry from Naples to Amalfi will also get you to Amalfi skipping the windy roads and taking in all the beautiful sights. 


Estimated Duration: 1.5 hr

Estimated Fare: 20 - 33 euro