I am headed to Italy for 10 days in August and have flights and hotels booked and will be flying in/out of Rome. We will be going straight from the airport in Rome to Positano, so was wondering what the best way to get there from Rome is and how to do so.
I figured the logical thing to do is first take the train from Rome to Naples. Which is the closest train station to the airport? Is this a high-speed train or regular train, or is there much of a time difference between the two?
Once we arrive in Naples, should we take a car/taxi to Positano (seems pricey) or is there an easy ferry that runs somewhat frequently that we could get, and if so, how/where do we purchase tickets?
After Positano, we are going to Capri for a few days before going back to Rome. I assume just do the reverse of what we did to get to Positano to get back to Rome from Capri?
Any insight or advice from experienced travelers would be much appreciated!
You can take the train from Rome to Salerno (changing in Naples) and then a ferry from Salerno to Positano. It is a beautiful boat ride. It all takes about three and a half hours.
I am going to be in a town called Lioni in Avelino.
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I think you will miss something taking a car or bus because one of the best aspects of the coast is actually getting off land on the water so you have a view of everything.
I am going to be in a town called Lioni in Avelino. Trenitalia - ( New Window )
Awesome. Thank you!
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Loved the freedom but did scratch up the car mirror in a tight alleyway in Sorrento
Loved the freedom but did scratch up the car mirror in a tight alleyway in Sorrento
Yep I got a little mirror action also
Don’t drive unless you have nerves of steel. Crazy hairpin turns with crazy Italian drivers honking at you.
Is your place in Positano or outside the town?
Also definitely take the boat from Positano to either Amalfi or Capri. Really easy. Also, it’s Italy so always ask where the bus or train leaves from. Don’t rely on signs
That sounds like a great choice. How was Pompeii?
I'd say enjoy, but how could you not...
The one thing we would have done differently is splurged for 1st Class on the train. I believe that has reserved seats, they are roomjer, and there is more foom for luggage. It is about 3 hours and was fine, but it was cramped anx a scramble for seats. The tdain was full. But, it still was not an unpleasant ride.