Getting there

Planes

British Airways | BMI | EasyJet and Alitalia all fly into Naples airport.

Boats

In high season, you can catch one of the regular hydrofoils to Positano from Naples in high season. There are two harbours: Beverello harbour, just steps away from Piazza Municipio, or Mergellina harbour, 300 metres from the railway station of the same name. A travel tip: if you're lugging large cases you'll need to buy a ticket for each piece of baggage beforehand and present it when you board. See www.metrodelmare.com for more info.

Trains

A wide range of rail links lead from Naples to an assortment of destinations in Italy, including useful Amalfi Coast gateways such as Salerno and Sorrento.

Automobiles

Car rental is a sensible option for travelling from Naples to the Amalfi Coast and exploring the coastline's winding roads. Hertz has a branch at the airport | (www.hertz.com). Praiano is a two-hour drive away.