Sleeping in Capua and visiting the Amalfi Coast in a day is perfectly possible — as long as you know when to leave. Here are the real distances, without the optimism of booking sites.
| Destination | By car | Public transport | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Palace of Caserta | 20 min | 25 min + bus | Arrive at 8:30, park before the heat |
| Naples historic centre | 35–40 min | 50 min by train | Take the train: traffic is unpredictable |
| Pompeii | 1 h | 1 h 40 min | Leave at 7:30, enter at opening |
| Vietri sul Mare | 1 h 15 min | Not advised | The gateway to the coast, least crowded |
| Amalfi | 1 h 45 min | Ferry from Salerno | In high season, take the ferry |
| Positano | 2 h | Ferry from Salerno | A full day: leave early, come back late |
| Caserta Vecchia | 35 min | — | Perfect for dinner, under the stars |
Practical advice
- Never drive the coast road in August between 10 am and 6 pm: it locks up. Ferry from Salerno, or a driver.
- The regional train from Santa Maria Capua Vetere to Naples costs a few euros and ignores traffic.
- Capua has a restricted traffic zone at certain hours: send us your plate and we will give you the right route.
- Late returns: the gate is always accessible to guests, at any hour.