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Your trip to Ravello.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Ravello – Campânia Destination Costa Amalfitana about 62 km from Nápoles

How to get there

Aeroporto Internazionale di Napoli (NAP) Napoli · 65 km
Aeroporto Salerno Costa d'Amalfi (QSR) Pontecagnano Faiano · 45 km
Salerno Salerno · 28 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before buying. The most used airport is Nápoles (NAP). From Rome or Nápoles, take the train to Salerno and a boat or SITA bus to Amalfi. From Amalfi, a bus climbs to Ravello in about 25 minutes. Ravello has no port or station.

How many days

Half a day or a full day is enough for Villa Rufolo, Villa Cimbrone and the Duomo. Those seeking quiet stay overnight in Ravello and go down to Amalfi for the boats.

When to go

From April to October. The gardens are usually more in bloom in spring and early summer. The Ravello Festival takes place in summer, generally between July and September; check the schedule.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. Buses link Ravello and Amalfi frequently, and the center is pedestrian. There are paid parking areas at the town entrance, but the access road is narrow and very winding.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Ravello

Morning
Duomo and Villa Rufolo
Take the bus up from Amalfi early. See the bronze doors and pulpits of the Duomo di Ravello and then the gardens and tower of Villa Rufolo, in the same square.
Afternoon
Lunch and alleys
Have lunch near the Piazza del Vescovado, around 12:30–14:30, and walk through the narrow streets to the viewpoint by the church of San Francesco and the path to Villa Cimbrone.
Late afternoon
Villa Cimbrone and Terrazza dell'Infinito
Walk through Villa Cimbrone’s garden along the Viale dell'Immenso to the Terrazza dell'Infinito and stay for the late-afternoon light over the gulf.
Evening
Dinner or concert
Dine in the square or, in summer, attend a Ravello Festival concert if one is scheduled. Check the last bus back to Amalfi.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How to get from Amalfi to Ravello?

By bus, about 25 minutes, departing from Piazza Flavio Gioia in Amalfi. You can also take a taxi. On foot, the climb via stairways is long and steep.

Is it worth staying overnight in Ravello?

Yes, if you prefer peace and gardens. For beaches and boats you need to go down to Amalfi.

Does Ravello have a beach?

No. The town is up on the heights. The nearest beaches are those of Amalfi, Atrani and Minori.

Do you need to book for the Ravello Festival?

Concerts have separate tickets and often sell out. Check the program and book in advance.

Can you visit Ravello and Amalfi in the same day?

Yes. Morning in Amalfi and afternoon in Ravello, or vice versa, using the bus between them.

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