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Path of the Gods: Budget-Friendly Bus & Hike

Prefer to stay on wheels? This route takes the SITA bus from Positano to Amalfi and onward to Bomerano before hiking the Path of the Gods back toward Nocelle. It is dependable in rough seas and often the quickest way to reach the full trail.

Buses get busy in peak season, so buy tickets the day before if possible and arrive early at each stop.

Updated Feb 5, 2026hiking

Buy tickets and plan your timing

You need three bus tickets per person: Positano → Amalfi, Amalfi → Bomerano, and Nocelle → Positano. Ask the staff at Bar Internazionale for the best combination (single or integrated).

Check the SITA timetable posted inside the bar or via the Unico Campania app. Aim for a morning departure to avoid queues and midday sun on the trail.

Pack water, snacks, and sun protection—there are no services between Bomerano and Nocelle.

Bar Internazionale café location in Positano where SITA bus tickets are sold — Bar Internazionale — buy your three SITA tickets here before boarding the bus

Ride from Bar Internazionale to Amalfi

Exit the hostel, turn left, and reach Bar Internazionale in about two minutes. Buy tickets, then wait on the opposite side of the road for the Amalfi-bound bus.

Validate your ticket when boarding. The journey takes 45–60 minutes depending on traffic and includes several switchbacks with sweeping sea views.

When you arrive in Amalfi, stay near the same bus bays—you will connect to the Agerola service from there.

Pause in Amalfi (optional)

If you have a gap before the next bus, wander a short distance into town for coffee or pastries. Return to the terminal at least 10 minutes before departure.

Queue early during summer as the bus fills quickly. The driver may limit boarding once all seats and safe standing room are taken.

Bus uphill to Bomerano

Board the bus marked 'Agerola/Bomerano'. Use your second ticket and keep a hand free to steady yourself on tight curves.

Alight at the Bomerano stop opposite Ristorante Jerla. Cross the road, take the side street to the piazza, then follow signs to the Path of the Gods trailhead.

Walking route from Amalfi ferry dock to SITA bus terminal — 1. Bomerano stop — disembark here when you see the Jerla restaurant sign, then cross the road

Bomerano bus stop location with Ristorante Jerla signpost marker — 2. Cross the road from the bus stop and follow this side street downhill to the piazza

Hike to Nocelle

Follow the Sentiero degli Dei signage across terraces and ridges. Allow 2.5–3 hours for the hike with photo stops.

Carry litter out with you and respect private farmland along the path.

Side street from Bomerano bus stop descending toward the piazza — 3. Continue left across the piazza following signs for 'Sentiero degli Dei'

Town square (piazza) in Bomerano with left-hand route markers — 4. Once through the piazza, look for the notice board and a turn to the left, this is where the trail begins. Follow the path to a section with wooden steps.

Wooden steps ascending along the hiking trail ridge — When the dirt trail meets this concrete walkway, you've reached Nocelle

Concrete paved walkway marking entry into Nocelle village — Nocelle map — as you walk through the village be sure to turn right at the junction to reach the bus stop; avoid the 1,700-step staircase to Positano at all costs!

Navigate Nocelle and reach the bus stop

When the trail turns to concrete, you have reached Nocelle. Keep right at the first junction to avoid the long staircase down to Positano.

Walk about 175 metres to the small car park and bus shelter. Arrive early; buses occasionally park just before the stop when the lot is full.

Nocelle village navigation map showing route to bus stop and staircase warning — CRITICAL: Do NOT follow the signs to 'Positano' down the stairs — turn right here instead

Directional signpost in Nocelle showing the stairs-to-Positano option to avoid — Climb these steps for roughly 175 meters to reach the bus stop at the car park

Stone steps ascending through Nocelle streets toward the bus stop — You have reached the bus stop.

Return to Positano

Use your final ticket to ride the Nocelle/Montepertuso bus back to Bar Internazionale or Chiesa Nuova.

If you miss the bus, you can walk the road (around 4 km) but be prepared for a sustained downhill with traffic.

Sample timetable

07:00 leave hostel → 07:15 bus to Amalfi → 08:10 arrive Amalfi → 08:30 bus to Bomerano → 09:10 start hike → 12:00 arrive Nocelle → 12:30 bus back to Positano.

Later morning option: 08:00 departure still returns mid-afternoon if connections line up.

Essentials

Three SITA tickets per person (Positano → Amalfi, Amalfi → Bomerano, Nocelle → Positano) plus a spare.
Water, snacks, sunscreen, and layers for an exposed ridge hike.
Comfortable footwear with grip and a charged phone with offline maps.

Typical costs

SITA bus tickets: €2–€4 per leg depending on carnet or integrated fares.
Coffee or snacks during the Amalfi connection: €2–€6.
Trail access: free.

Route tips

Arrive 10–15 minutes early at every stop—buses can fill before high season departures.
Sit on the right-hand side leaving Positano for sweeping coastal views, and on the left when returning from Amalfi.
Carry small change in case you need to validate an extra ticket on board.

Step by step

Buy SITA tickets: Purchase the required bus tickets at Bar Internazionale before departure.
Bus to Amalfi: Catch the Amalfi-bound bus from Bar Internazionale and stay on through the coastal villages.
Transfer to the Agerola bus: Wait by the Amalfi terminal and board the service marked Agerola/Bomerano.
Reach the trailhead: Disembark at Bomerano, follow signs through the piazza, and join the Sentiero degli Dei.
Hike to Nocelle: Follow CAI waymarks across the ridge until you reach the concrete walkway into town.
Return by bus: Catch the Nocelle/Montepertuso bus back to Bar Internazionale or Chiesa Nuova.

FAQs

How crowded are the buses?

Morning services fill quickly in summer. Arrive early, queue calmly, and be ready to stand. Drivers may refuse boarding once the aisle is full.

Can I stop in Amalfi for sightseeing?

Yes—allow at least one full bus interval (30–60 minutes) so you have time to explore and still rejoin the queue before the next Agerola departure.

What if I miss the Nocelle bus back?

Check the posted timetable at the stop. If the next bus is over an hour away, you can walk the paved road down to Positano in about 45–60 minutes.

How do I read the SITA bus timetable?

Reading the Rows: The rows in the first column represent different bus stops along the route.

Reading the Columns: The timetable assigns an alphabetical letter to each scheduled journey, which are listed as headers in each column. If you are traveling Monday through Saturday, look for columns 'F' and 'G'. If you are traveling on Sunday or a holiday, look for columns 'G' and 'H'.

Combining Rows and Columns: Choose your departure and arrival bus stops, then check the columns to see when buses are available and what time they will arrive at your destination. For example, to see the departure time from Sorrento, look at the Sorrento row. To see the arrival time in Positano (Chiesa Nuova / Bar Internazionale), look at the Positano (Chiesa Nuova) row.