Friday, February 24, 2012

How do I get to Amalfi Coast from Florence?

What is the best way to get to the Amalfi Coast since the train doesn't go straight there?How do I get to Amalfi Coast from Florence?
I live north of Florence. When I go to the Amalfi Coast, I take the train to Naples and then change to the Circumvesuviana train to Sorrento. From there, you can catch a bus or take the boat to go further. Personally, I like the boats.



As someone else suggested, the Circumvesuviana train to Sorrento also has a stop at Pompeii which is a great place to spend a day. There's also a stop at Erculano which is another town buried by the eruption of Vesuvius.
Probably driving either the whole way or driving to Naples and taking the train to where you're going along the Amalfi Coast. When you're driving, maybe stop for a few hours in Orvietto, for lunch or something to break up your trip since it's a 4+ hour drive. If you don't want a car at all, take the train from Florence to Naples and then from Naples to Salerno or Sorrento. If you're not the best driver, or don't like crazy roads though, don't drive along the Amalfi Coast. The roads are very curvy and right along a cliff.How do I get to Amalfi Coast from Florence?
Your best route is to Napoli (Naples) or if you can get a straight train to Sorento. If I remember correctly you have to switch trains in Naples and get on a crummy train to Sorento. (Keep in mind you'll be passing Pompeii) Then from Sorento you catch a bus that will take you on a crazy twisty turning road through the mountains. A bit scary at times on the cliffhanger roads. Go to Positano. If your backpacking I'm so jealous. Did it 2006 for 4 months.
You might want to get the train from Florence to Salerno (you have to change at Napoli Central) Then get a train from Salern to Amalfi-Vietri Sul Mare. Have a look at train times/prics and duration :

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