There are 6 ways to get from Catania Airport (CTA) to Amalfi Coast by plane, bus, train, ferry, night bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly, bus, line 5120 bus
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Fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP)
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Take the bus from Aeroporto Internazionale di Napoli Capodichino to Cetara
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Take the line 5120 bus from Cetara to Atrani
Cheapest option
Night bus
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Take the night bus from Catania Via D'Amico to Salerno Piazza delle Concordia
4 alternative options
Train, ferry
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Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
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Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
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Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Salerno
Train
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Take the train from Catania Centrale to Salerno
Bus
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Take the bus from Catania Via D'Amico to Salerno Piazza delle Concordia
Drive, ferry
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Drive from Catania Airport (CTA) to Messina Marittima
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Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
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Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Amalfi Coast
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- FFP2 masks are required on all public transport
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Amalfi Coast is 1500.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Amalfi Coast is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Amalfi Coast is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1500.
Last updated: 1 Jul 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Catania Airport (CTA) to Amalfi Coast is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 11h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Catania Airport (CTA) to Amalfi Coast is to drive and ferry. Taking this option will cost €80 - €120 and takes 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct bus from Catania Airport (CTA) to Amalfi Coast. However, there are services departing from Catania Airport and arriving at Atrani via Catania Via D'Amico and Salerno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
The distance between Catania Airport (CTA) and Amalfi Coast is 356 km.
The best way to get from Catania Airport (CTA) to Amalfi Coast without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 35m and costs €70 - €190.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Catania Airport (CTA) to Amalfi Coast, including transfers.
Catania Airport (CTA) to Amalfi Coast bus services, operated by Itabus, depart from Catania Via D'Amico station.
The best way to get from Catania Airport (CTA) to Amalfi Coast is to train which takes 10h 59m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 11h 30m.
The quickest flight from Catania Airport to Naples Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Catania Airport (CTA) to Amalfi Coast bus services, operated by Itabus, arrive at Salerno Piazza delle Concordia station.
- Distance: 355.8 km
- Duration: 5h 4m
What companies run services between Catania Airport (CTA), Italy and Amalfi Coast, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Catania Centrale to Salerno once daily. Tickets cost €29 - €45 and the journey takes 7h 19m. Alternatively, Itabus operates a bus from Catania Via D'Amico to Salerno Piazza delle Concordia 4 times a day. Tickets cost €4 - €29 and the journey takes 7h 50m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Catania to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €18 - €150
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Catania to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €12 - €200
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €23 - €35
Train from Catania Centrale to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €29 - €45
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €11 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29 - €90
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €29 - €40
- Base Standard
- €50 - €70
- Base Premium
- €60 - €90
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Villa San Giovanni to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24 - €70
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €26 - €40
- Smart Low Cost
- €24 - €35
- Smart Flex
- €50 - €70
- Phone
- +39 0818792645
- info@pintourbus.com
- Website
- shuttlebus.pintourbus.com
Bus from Aeroporto Internazionale di Napoli Capodichino to Cetara
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- shuttlebus.pintourbus.com
- Phone
- +39 080 579 0211
- info@sitasudtrasporti.it
- Website
- sitasudtrasporti.it
Bus from Cetara to Atrani
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €1 - €3
- Website
- Sita Sud
- 2nd Class
- €1 - €3
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Catania Via D'Amico to Salerno Piazza delle Concordia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4 - €29
- Website
- Itabus
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Catania to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27 - €35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 342 32 55 869
- Website
- blujetlines.it
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- blujetlines.it
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
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