Does Eurail go to Amalfi Coast?

Eurail is a pass, not a train system. The trains in most of Italy are Trenitalia, but there is also Italo (not to be confused with a reseller called Italia) and quite a few private local lines such as the Circumvesviana which operates between Naples and Sorrento. There are no trains along the Amalfi coast.



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There is no direct connection from United States to Amalfi. However, you can take the bus to Boston / Logan Airport, take the walk to Boston airport, fly to Naples, take the walk to Aeroporto Internazionale di Napoli Capodichino, then take the bus to Amalfi.

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You have two options by train to get from Rome to Positano: you could either take a train to Naples or to Salerno. By choosing the first option, once you get to Naples Central Station (Stazione Garibaldi), you'll have to switch to the Circumvesuviana directed to Sorrento.

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You're going to be driving roughly 50 miles an hour down this road with harrowing and winding curves. Plus, driving takes 3 to 4 hours, which is the longest out of all your transportation options. That's why it's recommended to take the train or choose from different tours of the Amalfi Coast.

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Eurail passes do not cover local transport like trams or metros, only intercity trains. Rail Europe is another company that offers similar European train passes.

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The main transportation hubs for the Amalfi Coast are Naples, Sorrento, and Salerno. The principal forms of public transportation serving the Amalfi Coast are Sita buses and, in the summer, ferries. For those traveling from the North, the first town you will reach on the Amalfi Coast is Positano.

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Luckily, there are plenty of public transportation options for getting around the Amalfi Coast, even if you don't have a car. Yes, you can explore the Amalfi Coast without a car. This guide will take you through your public transport options for getting to the coast and traveling around once you're there.

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As there's no direct train from Venice to the Amalfi Coast, you'll first need to take a Frecciarossa train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Salerno – direct trains run frequently between these two stations throughout the day.

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One of the most common questions about visiting the Amalfi Coast are how many days are enough to see it and the best way to include it in a wider Italy itinerary. The short answer is that you need 2 days on the Amalfi Coast to see its highlights and 3 days or more if you want to add a trip to Capri or Sorrento.

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Ferries are a great resource once you get to Naples or Sorrento, and when traveling along the Amalfi Coast, but there's no direct route from Rome to the Amalfi Coast. Helicopters are more direct and can make the trip in about an hour, though you miss stopping at sights (like Pompeii) along the way.

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Many Amalfi Coast towns are busy and can be touristy in high season. So, if crowds bother you, don't stay in Sorrento or Positano.

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