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Amalfi Coast & Bay of Naples: Route Guide

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Pastel houses of Positano stacked above the Tyrrhenian Sea
Photo: Alexis Lours · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Travel from Naples to Salerno through Pompeii and the cliff towns of the Amalfi Coast. The route pairs major archaeology with Positano, Amalfi and Ravello, using rail around the Bay of Naples and buses along the coast; every departure still needs a live timetable check.

Amalfi Coast & Bay of Naples is a 110 km one-way journey (mixed transport). It works best as a 6-day trip; the plan below is the 6-day version for May, built from 322 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

6
days
110km
distance
7
Stops
322
curated stops

Plan your own version → 6-day plan · best time to go

The route

Naples→ 25 kmPompeii→ 25 kmSorrento→ 17 kmPositano→ 17 kmAmalfi→ 6 kmRavello→ 20 kmSalerno

What you'll see

Naples National Archeological Museum
Marvel at Roman artifacts from Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Naples
Pompeii Archaeological Park
Spend a substantial visit walking Pompeii’s excavated streets and open buildings as one archaeological park.
Pompeii
Duomo (Cathedral)
You will see grand arches and intricate stonework in this historic cathedral.
Sorrento
Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta
Admire the majestic dome and ancient Byzantine icon.
Positano
Amalfi Cathedral
Magnificent bell tower overlooking the harbor.
Amalfi
Villa Cimbrone
Take in breathtaking cliffside views from historic gardens.
Ravello
Salerno Cathedral
Grand architecture blends Romanesque, Norman, Arab, and Byzantine styles.
Salerno
Castel Nuovo
Imposing fortress dominates the historic skyline.
Naples

Choose your length

6-day plan26 stops · 9.3 h transit4.3 stops/day · 1.6 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: March, April, May, June, July

Low season: some coastal accommodation and visitor services pause, and weather can disrupt buses. The route remains available, but confirm every opening and departure before travel.

See the month-by-month breakdown →

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