The fastest way to get from Sorrento to Amalfi Coast is to taxi. Taking this option will cost €150 - €180 and takes 51 min. Is there a direct bus between Sorrento and Amalfi Coast?
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Traveling by bus is the most economical way to get around the Amalfi Coast. For just €10 per day, you can travel up and down Amalfi Drive. To travel by bus, you will need some patience. In the summer, lines at the bus stops can be long.
Sorrento is the most affordable town of the three, as it's not directly situated on the pricier Amalfi Coast. There are more low-cost accommodation options to choose from, making it a great spot to base yourself, and eating out is also more economical than in Positano or Amalfi town.
You might find a lot of people say Positano is better than Amalfi as Positano appears to have nicer beaches, more restaurants, and shops. Positano also has some of the best scenic views. You'll want to show off to everyone with your view of colourful cliffside homes, blue sea, and beaches.
Around five days should be more than enough time to soak in the wonders of the Amalfi Coast, one of Italy's most beautiful destinations, but even if you have a day or three to spare, you'll be able to see just why this region has been captivating visitors since Ancient Roman times.
To get the full Amalfi Coast experience and discover all the best things to do in Amalfi Coast, you should plan to spend 3 days there at the very least. In 3 days, you'll have time to explore the beautiful towns of Vietri sul Mari, Amalfi, Atrani, Ravello, and Positano.
Tours from Sorrento to the Amalfi Coast depart daily by minibus. From Sorrento, the tour drives along the scenic highway 163 and includes stops in Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello. Stops in each town last about an hour, and a sandwich and beverage for lunch are included.
The Sorrento Coast is an ideal place to stay, but doesn't offer as many famous “attractions” or “sights” as the Amalfi coast. But that's also what makes the beauty of the Sorrento Coast. It feels real and you don't run into the risk of being hit with a camera tripod in towns like Massa Lubrense.
The most beautiful stretch of the trip is the part that goes from Positano, the pearl of the Coast, to Amalfi, with an inevitable stop in Ravello, at the top of the rocky point jutting out of the sea.
As we've mentioned before, if visiting the Amalfi Coast is high on your must-do list, we recommend spending a couple of nights and at least one full day there enjoying the sights. Check out our guide on where to stay on the Amalfi Coast as well as the top things to do.
It's not just idyllic views over cliff-hugging towns and the Tyrrhenian Sea that make the Amalfi Coast our most popular destination for walking. It's the fact we're a pioneer of group walking holidays here, with more than 20 years' experience operating this trip.
Atrani is a relatively undiscovered spot when it comes to tourist destinations on the Amalfi Coast. You won't find many tourists on vacation in this village, so you'll be able to immerse yourself in positively Italian culture.