Train - Amalfi Coast to Florence

[Ana3]

We are staying in Minori on the Amalfi Coast in September and then leaving for Florence. Is it more convenient to travel to Salerno and take the train from Salerno-Florence, or, travel to Naples and take the train from Naples-Florence? We are not fans of the bus so we would rely on the ferry or other options. Appreciate your thoughts!

 

[Ian Sutton]

I'd very much be comparing the specific timings on trenitalia.com to see which worked best for when I wanted to travel. That said, if it's reasonably close on overall timing, then I'd absolutely choose Salerno because:
- Salerno is a much smaller station, so less stressful
- The port isn't stressful either, and is very much walkable from there to the train station (and not an unpleasant walk from memory)
- You'll probably see Napoli - Minori on the arrival journey, so seeing the coast to the south offers something different.

 

[Ana3]

I'd very much be comparing the specific timings on trenitalia.com to see which worked best for when I wanted to travel. That said, if it's reasonably close on overall timing, then I'd absolutely choose Salerno because:
- Salerno is a much smaller station, so less stressful
- The port isn't stressful either, and is very much walkable from there to the train station (and not an unpleasant walk from memory)
- You'll probably see Napoli - Minori on the arrival journey, so seeing the coast to the south offers something different.

Sounds like Salerno it is then! Thank you! I've checked the Trenitalia website and it looks straight forward and easy seat selection with Business Class option. However, with Italo’s Club Executive (September schedule isn’t posted yet) the seat selection has limited seats available that are across each other with table in between. I’m not sure if I’m reading the seat map correctly. Just wondering if you have any thoughts between the two companies and their offerings?

 

[Ian Sutton]

I don't as I've never caught an Italo train before, but others here have, so you should get some insight from them.

I've always liked Trenitalia, and the upgrade to 1st class often still comes in at a modest price (compared to the pricing of 1st class tickets in the UK).