Naples to Positano Train Bus Guide | Hostel Brikette 2026
From Naples city centre, take an EAV service from Napoli Piazza Garibaldi to Sorrento, then a suitable SITA bus towards Amalfi serving Positano Chiesa Nuova. Plan the two tickets and the Sorrento connection separately.
Use the operators' dated timetables and current fares, leaving time for queues, traffic, luggage and the hostel entrance stairs. Room check-in at Brikette is 15:00–22:00; reception staffing until 23:30 does not extend it.
If you land at the airport, use the Naples Airport arrival guide rather than treating this as an airport transfer.
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Journey overview and costs
Plan the fares for both public-transport legs: do not assume one operator's ticket covers the other. Check the current EAV Napoli Piazza Garibaldi–Sorrento fare and the correct SITA Sorrento–Positano ticket, plus any applicable luggage charges. Compare that full cost with alternatives for your date and party rather than assuming a fixed cheapest total.
Check EAV's dated rail timetable and SITA's Amalfi–Positano–Sorrento timetable catalogue. Include time for the interchange and a later bus if the first is full; the published running times do not include your waiting or the hostel approach.
Napoli Garibaldi station: finding the Circumvesuviana
From Napoli Centrale, follow the EAV / Circumvesuviana signs for Napoli Piazza Garibaldi and confirm a Sorrento service on the departure information. EAV's timetable distinguishes Napoli Piazza Garibaldi from Napoli Porta Nolana: use the station where you actually board.
Use EAV's current ticket channel and follow the validation instructions for the ticket you buy. Ask staff before boarding if you are unsure; do not rely on a remembered machine colour, payment method or platform position.
Read the dated timetable for your chosen train's operating days and stops. Leave time to find the platform and handle luggage; seating, crowding and facilities depend on the service.
Sorrento station: buying the SITA bus ticket
At Sorrento, follow the current station and SITA signs to the authorised ticket point and departure stop. Buy the correct ticket before joining the queue and do not rely on onboard sales.
Confirm the Sorrento–Positano route's fare class through current SITA information or an authorised seller; a generic regional class-price table does not prove the route mapping. Use the dated official timetable for departure frequency and journey time, then allow extra time for traffic and a missed connection.
Keep the timetable and ticket information for the service you are actually using: a route variant or date change can affect the connection.
Reading the SITA bus timetable
Use SITA's current official timetable and read the Sorrento departure and Positano Chiesa Nuova rows in the same service column. Do not estimate a departure by subtracting a fixed journey time from an arrival: traffic, route versions and skipped stops can make that unsafe.
Check the legend for the exact day type and save the dated timetable offline before travel. Ask an authorised ticket point when a column or stop label is unclear.
Getting off at Positano (Chiesa Nuova)
For a SITA inter-town arrival, confirm Positano Chiesa Nuova / Bar Internazionale with the driver. Keep the hostel address, Via Guglielmo Marconi 358, available.
From this stop the approved approach has about 120 m / 390 ft along the road and separate stairs at the hostel entrance. This is not the local Interno stop at Tabacchi Cafiero. Other Positano stops involve different onward routes.
Walking from Chiesa Nuova stop to the hostel
From the SITA Chiesa Nuova / Bar Internazionale stop, follow the Chiesa Nuova arrival directions towards Via Guglielmo Marconi 358. The road leg is about 120 m / 390 ft, followed by entrance stairs; allow time for your bags and the final approach.
After dark, make sure you can see the steps and ask staff for help if the route is unclear.
Luggage and comfort tips
Luggage capacity, accessibility and onboard facilities depend on the current EAV train and SITA vehicle. Check both operators before travel, keep valuables with you, and do not place luggage where it blocks an aisle or exit.
Do not assume either service has a toilet, air conditioning, a luggage rack, or step-free access. If you have heavy bags or mobility needs, compare current assisted or private-transfer options before departure.
Alternative routes and backup plans
If a train or bus is disrupted, check current EAV and SITA notices before changing route. Depending on the date, alternatives may include a seasonal ferry from Naples, rail to Salerno plus a coastal connection, or a licensed private transfer.
Curreri's verified public shuttle is Naples Airport–Sorrento, not a standing Naples-city-to-Positano service. Check every alternative's live operator, price, final departure, luggage terms and connection risk before leaving the transport hub.
Allowing time for the complete journey
Build your itinerary from the dated EAV and SITA services you can actually use. Include buying or validating tickets, finding the correct departures, waiting between services, traffic and the final road walk plus entrance stairs.
Work backwards from Brikette's 15:00–22:00 room check-in window. Reception closing at 23:30 is a separate staffing fact. If your connections cannot fit, arrange a different arrival plan rather than assuming late self-service access.
What to expect on the journey
This is a commuter-train and public-bus connection. Crowding, temperature, seating, luggage space and vehicle facilities vary. Keep luggage and valuables under control, follow operator instructions, and leave slack for traffic or disruption.
Buy the correct SITA ticket before joining the queue and check the dated return timetable if the journey is part of a same-day trip.
FAQs
How much does it cost to get from Naples center to Positano by train and bus?
Add the current EAV fare from Napoli Piazza Garibaldi to Sorrento to the verified SITA fare for Sorrento–Positano. Confirm the SITA route's fare class rather than applying a generic class price.
How long does the journey take from Naples to Positano?
Check the running times of your actual train and bus, then add the Sorrento wait, queues, traffic and final approach. There is no single door-to-door duration that covers every service or a missed connection. Plan an arrival before 22:00 room check-in ends.
Can I buy tickets on the train or bus?
Use EAV's current ticket channel and validation rules for the train. Buy the correct SITA ticket before joining the queue through an authorised seller, and do not rely on onboard sales.
Is this route suitable for travelers with heavy luggage?
It can be challenging when services are busy. Check EAV and SITA luggage/accessibility conditions before travel. The final SITA-stop approach includes about 120 m / 390 ft along the road and separate hostel entrance stairs; compare a confirmed assisted or private option if that does not suit your needs.
What time is the last bus from Sorrento to Positano?
The last bus varies by dated timetable, route version, day type and service change. Check SITA's official schedule for the exact journey and do not rely on a generic summer or winter cutoff.
Is there a direct train or bus from Naples to Positano?
There is no direct train to Positano. Curreri's verified public shuttle is Naples Airport–Sorrento, not a standing Naples-city-to-Positano bus. Check live operator routes for any alternative.
How do I read the SITA bus timetable?
Select the dated timetable for your route and read its own operating-day legend. A letter may describe when a service runs; do not treat F/G/H as universal journey identifiers across different timetables.
Read the Sorrento departure and Positano Chiesa Nuova arrival in the same service column. Check the stop and route variant rather than deriving an arrival by adding a fixed running time.
Check notices, final departures and any day-type restrictions, save the dated file offline, and ask an authorised ticket point if the column or stop label is unclear.
