Amalfi and Ravello as a day trip from Agerola: how to plan it

Yes, Amalfi and Ravello fit nicely into one day from Agerola, and without a car. Take the SITA bus from Agerola to Amalfi, see the Cathedral and the town centre, then ride up to Ravello on the SITA bus from Amalfi (about 30 minutes) for the gardens of Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone. In the evening you head back to Amalfi and catch the bus to Agerola. The buses run all year round, so this trip works out of season too.

I’m Sebastiano and I live in Agerola: Amalfi is our “town”, I go down there often, and Ravello is the place I recommend to anyone looking for the most elegant, peaceful side of the Amalfi Coast.

How to get there from Agerola

SITA bus from Agerola to Amalfi. The bus descends from the plateau through Furore, with a gorgeous view over the sea, and stops at the terminus by Amalfi harbour, in Piazza Flavio Gioia. By car it takes about 30 minutes, by bus a little longer.
SITA bus from Amalfi to Ravello. It leaves from the same terminus, roughly once an hour, and climbs to Ravello in about 30 minutes. The Ravello stop is a few minutes’ walk from the cathedral square.

By car? You can, but parking in Amalfi and Ravello is scarce and expensive, especially in summer. On the bus you don’t have to think about it.

Morning: Amalfi

The Cathedral of Sant’Andrea, with its grand staircase and striped façade: the symbol of Amalfi.
The Cloister of Paradise, the Diocesan Museum and the crypt, all on one ticket of about €3. During mass you can enter the Cathedral for free, but not visit it.
The lanes behind the Cathedral and the main street climbing towards the Valle dei Mulini, where Amalfi’s famous paper was once made.
The seafront and the harbour, where the ferries leave from.

My advice: get to Amalfi before 10am. After that the cathedral square fills with tour groups and the staircase turns into a queue.

For lunch, Amalfi is cheaper than Positano and you’ll find some street food too: a quick lunch in town and you’re ready to go up to Ravello.

Afternoon: Ravello

Ravello sits 350 metres above the sea, quieter and greener than Amalfi. You can see it on foot in an afternoon.

Villa Rufolo, next to the cathedral square: terraced gardens with the most photographed view on the coast. Tickets around €10, open every day; in summer it hosts the concerts of the Ravello Festival.
Villa Cimbrone, about 15 minutes’ walk from the square: a large garden that ends at the Terrace of Infinity, a viewpoint hanging over the sea. Tickets about €10.
Ravello Cathedral and the square, for a break in the shade.

If you only have time for one villa: Villa Rufolo for the classic view without much walking, Villa Cimbrone for the most spectacular terrace and a bit of a stroll.

How to get back to Agerola in the evening

From Ravello take the SITA bus back to Amalfi, then the bus to Agerola. The last bus from Amalfi to Agerola leaves around 11pm in summer and 10pm in autumn, so you can even have a relaxed dinner in Amalfi.

If you like walking, you can also walk down from Ravello to the coast along old stepped paths through the lemon groves, arriving in Atrani or Minori. It’s a lot of steps downhill: only for trained legs and good shoes.

Practical tips

Buy SITA tickets before boarding, at a tobacconist, a bar or with the Unico Campania app: they’re not sold on the bus. Buy your return tickets too.
Amalfi in the morning, Ravello in the afternoon: Amalfi is most crowded in the middle of the day, while Ravello is at its best towards evening, when the light on the sea is most beautiful.
Check the return bus times and take a photo of them before you set off.
Comfortable shoes: both Amalfi and Ravello are made of steps and slopes.
Villa opening hours: they change with the seasons and close earlier in winter. Check them on the official websites before you go.

Frequently asked questions

How much time do I need for Amalfi and Ravello? A full day: half a day in Amalfi and half in Ravello. If you want to see both villas in Ravello, start early.

Can I do it in winter too? Yes: SITA buses run all year round and the villas stay open, with shorter hours. There are far fewer people, and it’s a lovely way to see the coast.

Ravello or Positano? They’re two different things: Positano is the seaside village, colourful and lively; Ravello is up high, with gardens, villas and silence. If you can, do both on two different days: I’ve also written about visiting Positano as a day trip from Agerola.

Amalfi and Ravello by day, the cool of Agerola in the evening

Staying in Agerola means having Amalfi half an hour away, paying less than on the coast and coming back in the evening to a quiet, cool village. Costa Blu is in the centre of Bomerano, with quiet rooms and private bathrooms, breakfast included and my tips for planning every day.

«Sebastiano è una persona semplice e disponibile, molto professionale nello stesso tempo. La struttura è centrale, pulita e molto confortevole. Ci ritorneremo.» (Sebastiano is a down-to-earth, helpful person and very professional at the same time. The B&B is central, clean and very comfortable. We’ll be back.) — Luciano, Italy, August 2026

Information checked on 09/11/2026. Timetables, prices and connections change with the seasons: always check them before you go.