The Amalfi Coast (Positano, Amalfi, Ravello)

Bus times are from SITA's Amalfi Coast timetable in force from September 14, 2026: for example, Sorrento 8:30 a.m., Positano (Chiesa Nuova) 9:10 a.m., Amalfi 10 a.m. Fares are the UnicoCampania bands for each pair of towns. Direct Naples-Amalfi buses leave the Varco Immacolatella port gate at 9 a.m. (reaching Amalfi at 11 a.m.) and 2:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and at 5:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday (a run the timetable marks as a connection at Vietri sul Mare), with none on Sundays. But the only buses back to Naples leave Amalfi at 5:45 a.m. (Monday to Saturday) and 6:20 a.m. (Monday to Friday), so the direct bus is useless for a day trip.

Our honest plan, for a day in October while boats still run:

1. 7:27 a.m. Circumvesuviana from Garibaldi, arriving in Sorrento at 8:41 a.m.
2. SITA bus to Positano; two hours walking down to the beach and the church.
3. Afternoon boat or bus to Amalfi: the cathedral and the old town.
4. Bus back to Sorrento and the train to Naples, arriving late evening. The last direct train leaves Sorrento at 10:02 p.m.

Ravello does not fit comfortably in the same day. Buses along the coast fill up and run late when traffic is heavy; leave slack before your last connection. Our Amalfi Coast from Naples itinerary gives one-day and two-day versions with costs, and the Amalfi Coast boat day covers organized trips by sea.

• Positano: the town is the sight, a staircase of houses down to the Spiaggia Grande and the majolica dome of Santa Maria Assunta. SITA stops on the road above (Chiesa Nuova and Sponda); from there it is all downhill on foot, and uphill on the way back.
• Amalfi: the cathedral of Sant'Andrea at the top of its steps, the Cloister of Paradise, and the paper-making valley behind the town. It is the coast's transport hub, with buses to Ravello and boats in season.
• Ravello: 25 to 30 minutes by bus above Amalfi (€1.50). Villa Rufolo costs €8 (over 65 and ages 5 to 12, €6) and opens daily 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., last entry 6:30 p.m., from September 28, 2026; since May 2026 the Fondazione Ravello has run free guided tours, in English at 11 a.m., for ticket holders, up to 30 people. Villa Cimbrone's gardens are the other draw; we could not load its official page to confirm the 2026 fee.

Seen from the sea, the coast makes sense, and the boat avoids the bus queues. On the operators' pages:

• Alilauro Sorrento-Positano: €19, April 1 to October 31.
• Alilauro Sorrento-Amalfi: €17.50, April 1 to November 3.
• NLG Positano-Capri and Amalfi-Capri: €24 each way, to November 3, 2026, plus the €5 Capri landing charge until October 31.

After the first days of November, the coast is served by SITA buses alone until spring. Rough seas can cancel boats at any time of year; keep the bus as your fallback. If you would rather base yourself for a few nights, Sorrento has the best connections.

Driving the coast road yourself is slow and stressful in season, with narrow bends, buses and very limited, expensive parking in the towns. A private driver from Naples avoids the connections but is the most expensive option; prices are set privately and vary widely, so get a written quote that includes waiting time. Coach tours from Naples cover Positano and Amalfi in a long day and remove the planning, at the cost of fixed stops. By public transport, the train-plus-bus route above costs about €20 return with a CostieraSITA pass.

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From Naples: Sorrento, Positano & Amalfi Premium Tour

An on-board host, then free time in each town; lunch not included and the Amalfi boat ride is optional at €15 on the spot. Needs 2 people from April to October, 4 in winter. The €49.50 from-price was for a November date.

8.5 hours

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From Naples: Boat Tour of Amalfi, Positano and Ravello

Pickup 7:40 at Starhotels Terminus (8:15 at Ercolano Scavi station). Free time is 1 hour in Positano and 3.5 hours in Amalfi, less with Ravello or in winter. Food and entry fees extra; timings depend on the sea.

10 hours

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Day Tour to Positano, Amalfi & Ravello from Sorrento

From April to October you go from Positano to Amalfi by boat; in winter by road, with the Amalfi Arsenal added. Lunch and entries extra; the optional 45-minute boat trip is €15. The listing says live commentary from the licensed guide is for groups over 7.

8 to 9 hours

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