Positano to Sorrento by Bus | Hostel Brikette
Positano to Sorrento – Bus (SITA)
Use this guide when travelling from Hostel Brikette to Sorrento with the SITA bus. We cover tickets, how to read the timetable, and where to board at Positano (Chiesa Nuova).
Journey overview
Buses to Sorrento run frequently in season. Board at Positano (Chiesa Nuova) and ride directly to Sorrento’s combined train and bus terminal. Allow extra time at peaks.
SITA and bus tickets
Buses are operated by SITA Sud. Buy tickets at newsstands or tobacco shops (including at Bar Internazionale). Have your ticket ready when boarding so the driver can validate it.
Reading the timetable
Consult the latest schedule on Positano.com.
- The rows in the first column list each stop along the route.
- Columns correspond to scheduled journeys labelled with letters.
- Travel Monday to Saturday? Use columns ‘F’ and ‘G’.
- Travel on Sunday or a public holiday? Use columns ‘G’ and ‘H’.
Positano (Chiesa Nuova) bus stop
- The nearest bus stop is in the ‘Chiesa Nuova’ area of Positano.
- It is approximately 140 metres (490 feet) from the hostel.
- The stop is outside the cafe/bar called ‘Bar Internazionale’.
Walk from the hostel to the stop
- Exit the hostel through the main door and go down the steps to the road.
- Turn left and walk about 100 metres (330 feet).
- You’ll see ‘Bar Internazionale’ on the left; the SITA stop is outside.
Buy your ticket and wait for boarding
- Buy a ticket for the bus to Sorrento (inside the bar/newsstand).
- Wait outside the bar for the Sorrento-bound bus.
- Double-check the bus destination display reads ‘Sorrento’.
Arriving in Sorrento
The SITA bus drops you at Sorrento’s combined train and bus terminal. From here, continue by Circumvesuviana to Naples or explore Sorrento’s historic centre just beyond the station.
FAQs
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.
