Getting to Laurito Beach by Bus
Overview
From Hostel Brikette, walk to the Chiesa Nuova area and take a suitable SITA bus towards Amalfi that calls at Laurito. The final approach is down beach stairs; the return requires climbing them again.
Prepare both journeys before leaving: check the current timetable and notices, arrange valid tickets and carry a manageable bag. A restaurant boat is a separate arrangement, not a guaranteed public alternative.
On this page
1. Walk to Chiesa Nuova
Exit the hostel and go down the entrance stairs to Via Guglielmo Marconi. Turn left and follow the road for about 120 m / 390 ft to the Bar Internazionale landmark, allowing extra time where the pavement narrows.
Find the designated SITA boarding point for travel towards Amalfi and confirm the direction before boarding. This is not the local Interno stop at Tabacchi Cafiero on Viale Pasitea. Ask reception if you need help identifying the current stop.
2. Prepare tickets for both journeys
Buy the appropriate ticket from an authorised seller before travelling, or use the digital SITA options listed in the official SITA FAQs via UnicoCampania. Confirm the correct fare and return ticket for your journey; do not rely on a particular shop having stock.
Validate a paper ticket on boarding or complete the digital check-in. If a paper validator is absent or broken, alert the driver and follow SITA’s instructions to write the travel date and time. Buying at a shop does not validate a ticket.
3. Check the service before boarding
Check the current SITA timetable and notices. Confirm that the service towards Amalfi calls at Laurito, and plan a suitable return departure before descending to the beach.
Wait at the designated stop, clear of traffic, and signal as the bus approaches. If it is full or does not stop, wait for another suitable service or arrange a licensed taxi; do not chase it or use the coastal road as a walking substitute.
4. Request the Laurito stop
Tell the driver your destination when boarding, follow the journey and request the Laurito stop in good time. Stops are on request, so counting stops is unreliable.
Traffic and intermediate stops affect journey time. Do not estimate arrival from a fixed number of minutes after Sponda; get off only at the designated stop when the bus has stopped.
5. Follow the pedestrian approach to the beach
Identify the signed beach access and use the designated pedestrian approach from the stop, taking care around traffic. Follow the stairs down to Laurito and allow for a steep climb back up, especially if steps are wet.
Carry water, suitable footwear and a charged phone. Check the Laurito Beach guide for beach planning and use the return-by-bus guide for the journey back to Chiesa Nuova and Hostel Brikette.
Before you leave
- Save the current timetable and the return route; allow time to climb back to the road.
- Do not assume a fixed bus interval or a guaranteed boat. Any restaurant boat must be confirmed separately with its operator.
- Compare Laurito with other options in the Positano beaches overview.
FAQs
Which bus goes from Hostel Brikette to Laurito Beach?
Use a suitable SITA service towards Amalfi that calls at Laurito. Check the current timetable and notices; do not identify the service only by the bus colour.
Where do I catch the bus to Laurito Beach?
Use the designated Amalfi-bound SITA stop in Chiesa Nuova by the Bar Internazionale landmark on Via Guglielmo Marconi. It is about 120 m / 390 ft along the road from the hostel, in addition to the entrance stairs. Confirm the boarding direction; the local Interno stop at Tabacchi Cafiero is a different service.
Where do I buy tickets for the bus to Laurito?
Use an authorised seller or check digital SITA tickets via UnicoCampania in the official operator FAQs. Confirm the right fare before boarding and validate the ticket at the start of your journey. A specific shop’s stock is not guaranteed.
Where do I get off for Laurito Beach?
Ask the driver for the Laurito stop and request it in good time. From the designated stop, identify the signed pedestrian access and take the stairs to the beach. Do not use a fixed offset after Sponda to decide when to get off.
Should I buy a return ticket before going to Laurito Beach?
Arrange valid tickets for both journeys before descending, whether paper or suitable digital tickets. Check the return timetable, keep your phone charged and do not rely on finding a ticket seller beside the beach.
