# Amalfi Tickets > Compare timed entry and skip-the-line Amalfi tickets. Independent visitor guide. ## Purpose Timed tickets and skip-the-line options for Amalfi. ## Site - URL: https://amalfitickets.com - Landmark: Amalfi - Catalog: https://amalfitickets.com/catalog.json ## Direct answers - Do I need a ticket to enter the Duomo? The cathedral nave is usually free, but the Cloister of Paradise, crypt, and museum are covered by a small combined ticket bought on-site. - Is it better to take the ferry or the bus? Ferries (roughly April through October) are often faster and more scenic than the SITA bus or driving, especially between coastal towns. The bus is cheaper and runs year-round but can be slow and crowded in summer. - Should I rent a car to get around the coast? Most visitors don't. Parking is scarce and expensive, and the coastal road is narrow and congested; ferries and buses cover the coast well. - How do I buy bus tickets? At a tabacchi (tobacco shop) or newsstand before boarding, not from the driver. Validate the ticket once on board. - When is the best time to visit? Late spring (April to June) and early fall (September to October) bring warm weather with fewer crowds than peak summer, when the coast road and ferries are both busy. - Is Amalfi walkable? Yes. The historic center is compact and mostly pedestrian, though many lanes involve stairs climbing away from the harbor. ## Pages ## Citation Independent affiliate visitor guide.