Comparison · Amalfi Coast vs Cannes · Italy / France
Amalfi Coast vs Cannes
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Amalfi Coast for Positano and Lemons and limoncello; choose Cannes for Cannes Film Festival, La Croisette and nightlife. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 705 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 705 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for Amalfi Coast
- May–June and September–October
- Best time for Cannes
- June and September
Side by side
| Amalfi Coast | Cannes | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | France |
| Known for | Positano, Lemons and limoncello and Path of the Gods | Cannes Film Festival, La Croisette and Palais des Festivals |
| Best time to visit | May–June and September–October | June and September |
| Ideal stay | 5 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $220–$400 | $230–$420 |
| Cost level | Expensive | Expensive |
| Warmest month | July, 30°C (86°F) | July, 28°C (82°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 13°C (55°F) | January, 13°C (55°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 8 | 10 |
| Day trips in our guide | 6 | 7 |
| Beaches | Spiaggia Grande, Positano | Plage du Midi |
| Airports | NAP, QSR | NCE |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Amalfi Coast for…
Positano and Lemons and limoncello. The Amalfi Coast is a roughly 50 km stretch of the Sorrento peninsula's southern shore, where towns such as Positano, Amalfi and Ravello cling to cliffs above the Gulf of Salerno. Listed by UNESCO in 1997, it is linked by the winding SS163 coast road…
Choose Cannes for…
Cannes Film Festival, La Croisette and nightlife. Cannes is a compact Riviera resort strung along the Bay of Cannes, best known for the film festival held each May in the Palais des Festivals. Its seafront Boulevard de la Croisette runs about 2 km from the Palais to Pointe Croisette, lined with private…
Top sights compared
| # | Amalfi Coast | Cannes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Positano and Spiaggia Grande | Boulevard de la Croisette |
| 2 | Amalfi Cathedral and Cloister of Paradise | Palais des Festivals et des Congrès |
| 3 | Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) | Le Suquet old town |
| 4 | Villa Rufolo | Musée des Explorations du Monde |
| 5 | Villa Cimbrone and the Terrace of Infinity | Marché Forville |
Food compared
| Amalfi Coast | Cannes |
|---|---|
| Limoncello | Socca |
| Delizia al limone | Pan bagnat |
| Scialatielli ai frutti di mare | Bouillabaisse |
| Colatura di alici | Pissaladière |
Which is cheaper?
Amalfi Coast and Cannes cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $220–$400 in Amalfi Coast and $230–$420 in Cannes (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Amalfi Coast on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 705 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 10 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Amalfi Coast or Cannes cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $220–$400 in Amalfi Coast and $230–$420 in Cannes (estimates).
+Is Amalfi Coast or Cannes better for a first trip?
Pick Amalfi Coast for Positano and Lemons and limoncello, or Cannes for Cannes Film Festival, La Croisette and nightlife.
+How far is Amalfi Coast from Cannes?
About 705 km in a straight line.