Before you go

Your trip to Positano.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Positano – Campânia Destination Costa Amalfitana about 57 km from Nápoles

How to get there

Aeroporto Internazionale di Napoli (NAP) Napoli · 60 km
Sorrento (Circumvesuviana) Sorrento · 17 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Check before you buy. The most used airport is Nápoles (NAP). Positano has no train station. From Nápoles take the Circumvesuviana to Sorrento and the SITA bus to Positano. From Rome take a train to Salerno and a boat in season (generally April to October), or a bus via Amalfi.

How many days

In one day you can visit the church, the Spiaggia Grande and the alleyways. With two days you can add the Sentiero degli Dei or a boat trip along the coast.

When to go

May to September is beach season, with June and September usually quieter than July and August. Spring and autumn are good times for the trail. Many hotels and shops close between November and March.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The village is pedestrianized, parking spaces are rare and expensive, and the road gets congested in summer. SITA buses on the main road and a local bus that runs along the village's main street handle movements; boats depart from the beach.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Positano

Morning
Narrow streets and the church of Santa Maria Assunta
Walk down from the bus stop along Via Cristoforo Colombo and the alleyways to the Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta. See the icon of the Black Virgin and, if you wish, the Roman villa museum beneath the square.
Afternoon
Spiaggia Grande and Fornillo
Swimming at the Spiaggia Grande or a walk along the Via Positanesi d'America to Fornillo. Lunch by the sea around 12:30–14:30.
Late afternoon
Boat trip along the coast
In season, take a short boat trip to the Li Galli islets or view the village from the sea. Boat season usually runs from April to October.
Evening
Evening in the village
Go up to one of the terraces in the upper part to dine with a view of the village lit up. Dinner usually begins from around 19:30–20:00.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Does Positano have a train station?

No. You reach it by SITA bus (from Sorrento or Amalfi) or by boat in season, from Amalfi, Salerno and other towns.

Does Positano have many stairs?

Yes. The village is all on a hillside, with alleyways and staircases. Comfortable shoes and light luggage help a lot.

Is it worth staying overnight in Positano?

For those who want the village view and the beach on the doorstep, yes. Prices rise considerably in July and August, and many accommodations are only accessible by stairs.

How to go from Positano to Amalfi?

By boat in season (generally April to October), or by SITA bus along the SS163.

Can you go from Positano to Sorrento?

Yes. SITA buses link the two in about 40 minutes via the road, depending on traffic. In Sorrento you can catch the Circumvesuviana to Nápoles.

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