Ascea is on the west coast of southern Italy, 140 km south of Naples. Paestum, Pompeii, Naples and Rome are easily accessible by direct train ride (20, 90, 110 & 240 minutes respectively).
1 Flight to Naples or Rome
There are low cost flights from many European cities, as little as €50 return. At times BA is cheaper (and the peanuts and orange juice are free).
Easyjet British Airways Lufthansa Ryanair (Rome only)
2 Airport Bus to Naples Train Station
If arriving at Naples airport take the red Alibus - a non-stop airport bus from Capodichino airport to Naples train station (Piazza Garibaldi). Buses leave from the concourse just outside arrivals. Tickets purchased from the driver.
| Service |
From |
To |
First |
Last |
Frequency |
Cost |
AliBus - non stop, direct to centre |
Airport |
Piazza Garibaldi |
0630 |
2330 |
20 mins |
€3 |
| 3S - a local bus service with stops |
Airport |
Piazza Garibaldi |
0520 |
2320 |
30 mins |
€1 |
Times are according to company schedule
3 Train to Ascea (Elea)
Ascea train station is on the mainline from Salerno, Naples, Rome and Milan and therefore no changes are required.
- Direct train from Naples to Ascea: €6.50 one way
- 110 minutes travel time
by intercity train
- Check train times at Trenitalia
4 Pick up at station. If you arrive by train we'll try and collect you and take you to your hotel, B&B or agriturism lodge (for philosophy encounters) or writer's residence (for the writers, artists and scholars). Drop off on return journey.
Alternatively
By Road
Use
Google Maps to
find your best route by road. Train is highly recomended however.
By Ferry
Ferries can
be taken to Acciaroli (15Km from Ascea) from many places along
the Amalfi coast. We can arrange a pick-up and drop off service if you need it. Please enquire. |
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1. Fly Direct To Naples
Best option if you do not intend to spend time in Rome.
2. Alibus from airport to Naples train station
Special Airport bus to Naples Piazza Garibaldi, direct, no stops.
3. Train to Ascea
Intercity, Naples to Ascea direct €6.50. Just 90 minutes
4. Pick up at Ascea Train station
If you need pick up someone in a dusty Landrover will arrive. Call +39 0974978005 or call/send an SMS +39 333 108 4326 when the train is leaving Vallo Scalo, the stop before Ascea. Please inform us before this however when you know oyu will need collection.
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