Ischia - Amalfi
Ferry to Italy
Ischia - Amalfi
Ferry to Italy
On average there are 5 weekly sailings between Ischia to Amalfi. This ferry route is operated by
The Ischia Amalfi ferry typically departs from Ischia at around 17:15.
Ischia Amalfi Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take around 2h 40m. The fastest sailings are approximately 2h 40m. Sailing times can vary, durations often differ between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
On average there is around 5 weekly ferry sailings from Ischia to Amalfi. These sailings are provided by Alicost. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables may differ by season.
Ischia Amalfi ferry prices typically range between £51* and £108*. The average price is typically £80*. The cheapest Ischia Amalfi ferry prices start from £26*. The average price for a foot passenger is £80*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Ischia to Amalfi is approximately 46.5 miles (74.8km) or 40.4 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Ischia and Amalfi
Yes, foot passengers can travel with
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Ischia to Amalfi.
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| Ischia - Amalfi Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Italy | |
| Destination Country | Italy | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Alicost | |
| Average Price | £80* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 40m | |
| First Ferry | 17:15 | |
| Distance | 40 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
The first thing one notices when sailing into the small bay of Ischia is the hulking mass of hills that overshadow the peculiar jumble of architecture spread along the coast. These hills, a consequence of the island’s volcanic formation, are carpeted in the rich greens of a thriving Mediterranean forest, complete with thick shrubs and the gnarled boughs of oak trees. Narrow streets leading from the centre of Ischia climb on switchbacks across the slopes, every turn edged by multi-hued wildlife. The town itself, found by the north-eastern corner of its eponymous island, is a merging of two areas called Ischia Porto and Ischia Ponte; both with distinctive personalities. Ischia Ponte is where most of the old-town can be found. Here a labyrinth of lanes weave between quaint, pastel-coloured villas as they follow the paths once trod by the people of a distant past. The imposing citadel of Castello Aragonese, perched atop a rocky atoll just off the coast, is the most famous of the district’s historic sights. The thick mass of medieval towers and turrets sit so high they risk scratching the Italian sky, while the circle of sheer-faced walls still look as impenetrable today as they proved to be in the past. The ferry port, unsurprisingly, can be found in the area of Ischia Porto. It sits along the northern banks of the bowl-shaped bay, on a curving spit of land that gradually tapers into a breakwater. Only a few passenger facilities can be found here, including a compact car-park and a couple of canvas-topped cafes selling drinks and snacks. Though much of Ischia is hewn by steep mountains, travelling to and from the port is relatively simple due to the SP270 motorway that runs in a circle around the island. One of the best ways to traverse Ischia is by catching one of the red and white buses that whisk passengers to most corners of the region, including to the sprawling town of Forio on the opposite coast. A fleet of micro-taxis also operate along these routes from stops downtown. A number of ferry routes currently leave from the port throughout the week. Services hosted by Medmar and Alilauro lines all sail east into the Gulf of Naples off the western coast of Italy. Alilauro lines travel to the island of Capri and the mainland ports of Sorrento and Naples. Medmar ferries travel to Naples too, as well as offering routes to the nearby Procida island and the town of Pozzuoli.
The landscape of Amalfi is like no other; the descending rows of whitewashed houses donning colourful rooftops slowly creep up the mountainside, standing proud against the endless stretch of deep blue water. The colour scheme and infrastructural formation appears relatively simplistic, yet Amalfi is regarded as one of the most beautiful towns in Italy, enticing visitors from across the continent to marvel at its raw beauty. The aesthetics may be what attracts the crowds, but Amalfi is also a favourite due to its accessibility – you can walk from one end to the other in just over 20 minutes – though you’ll undoubtedly stop off several times to admire the architecture or enjoy some fresh coffee. The entire town is drenched in things to see and do, the Duomo di Sant’Andrea perhaps being the highlight in terms of historical landmarks, whilst there are many quiet spots around the coastline which are stunningly beautiful.
The town is so small that you can cover it by foot, there are also taxis available throughout.
