The SITA bus on the Amalfi Coast is not glamorous transport. That is part of its charm.
Blue-and-white buses squeeze around bends that appear designed for something considerably smaller, passing lemon terraces, church domes and sudden pieces of Mediterranean blue. Locals use them to get to work and school. Travellers use them to connect places that look almost next door on a map but are separated by cliffs, valleys and the wonderful inconvenience of Italian geography.
More importantly, SITA buses reach parts of the Amalfi Coast that trains cannot and ferries do not serve year-round.
They connect Sorrento with Positano and Amalfi, Amalfi with Ravello, Minori and Maiori, and the eastern coast with Salerno. They are inexpensive and surprisingly useful.
They are also much easier once somebody explains how they actually work.
Quick answer · SITA buses in 2026
Last verified: August 28, 2026
The essentials before you board
Which SITA buses run on the Amalfi Coast?
The network makes much more sense when you stop thinking of it as one bus travelling endlessly along the entire coast.
For most visitors, there are three routes worth understanding first.
The important western-coast route and the one most visitors mean when they talk about the Amalfi Coast bus.
The principal route along the eastern half of the coast.
The route to remember if Ravello is part of your day.
Amalfi is therefore the great hinge of the bus network.
If you travel from Positano to Maiori, for example, you normally go Positano → Amalfi, then change buses for Amalfi → Maiori.
Likewise, the straightforward public-bus journey from Positano to Ravello involves travelling to Amalfi first and taking the Ravello service uphill from there.
That sounds cumbersome written down. In practice, Piazza Flavio Gioia in Amalfi acts as a busy transport hub, and the geography becomes obvious once you are standing there.
Comparing other ways to get around? Read our Amalfi Coast transport guide.
Amalfi Coast SITA bus timetable 2026
SITA introduced its 2026 summer timetable on June 8, changing services on the principal Amalfi Coast and Sorrento Peninsula routes.
The current summer schedules cover:
- Amalfi – Positano – Sorrento
- Amalfi – Maiori – Salerno
- Scala – Ravello – Amalfi
- Amalfi – Agerola
- Tramonti – Maiori
There is one piece of advice more useful than reproducing dozens of departure times here:
Check the current SITA timetable on the day you travel.
The schedules change seasonally, and temporary road works, local events or problems on the SS163 can alter individual stops and services. SITA also publishes service notices when this happens.
Google Maps and Moovit can be useful for reading the network, and SITA itself lists them alongside UnicoCampania as timetable tools. But for an important journey, particularly the last bus of the evening, check the current SITA information rather than relying on an old screenshot saved months earlier.
How to read a SITA timetable
Italian bus timetables contain a small alphabet of their own.
F generally means a weekday service, usually Monday to Saturday.
H means Sundays and public holidays.
G means the service runs every day.
You may also see symbols for school days, non-school days or Monday-to-Friday services.
The distinction matters. The bus you found for Tuesday afternoon may simply not exist on Sunday morning.
Where to buy SITA bus tickets
This is simpler in 2026 than it used to be.
You can buy SITA tickets digitally through the UnicoCampania app, which also allows you to plan journeys and purchase compatible regional transport tickets.
Traditional paper tickets remain available through authorised ticket outlets and local sales points.
The important part is not where you buy the ticket.
It is that you have a valid ticket and validate it correctly when you board.
Do not build your travel plan around buying a normal coastal ticket from the driver. SITA’s onboard sales arrangements apply only in particular circumstances and on specified services. For the Amalfi Coast, buy before boarding or use the digital option.
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The €10 COSTIERASITA ticket
For travellers using buses repeatedly during one day, this is the ticket worth knowing.
COSTIERASITA · 24 hours
Unlimited travel on SITA Sud buses within the participating Amalfi Coast and Sorrento Peninsula municipalities for 24 hours from first validation.
Coverage includes Sorrento, Positano, Praiano, Amalfi, Ravello, Minori, Maiori, Cetara, Vietri sul Mare and Salerno.
The pass is personal. Paper versions must be completed as instructed and validated on first use.
For one simple journey, a normal single ticket may make more sense. If you plan to use several SITA buses in the same day, the €10 pass becomes much more interesting.
How riding the Amalfi Coast bus actually works
The timetable is the technical part. This is the useful part.
All SITA stops are request stops
This is worth remembering, especially at smaller roadside stops. According to SITA’s official transport conditions, all stops are request stops. If you are waiting for the bus, make your intention to board clear to the driver. When you are already on board, request your stop in good time rather than assuming the bus will stop automatically.
Positano has more than one useful stop
This catches people constantly.
The SITA bus stays on the road above much of central Positano rather than driving down to Spiaggia Grande.
Positano Sponda is convenient for the eastern/central side of town and walking down towards the centre.
Chiesa Nuova serves the upper western side.
Which is better depends entirely on your hotel and how many stairs you consider a reasonable component of public transport.
Amalfi is the easiest place to change buses
Amalfi is an origin point for several routes, which makes it more comfortable for connections than trying to board a bus already travelling through an intermediate town.
It is also one reason Amalfi works so well as a car-free base.
Still choosing your base? See where to stay on the Amalfi Coast.
Buses can fill up
This deserves emphasis without turning it into the usual Amalfi Coast horror story.
During the busiest summer hours, some buses become very full, particularly around Positano and on popular afternoon journeys towards Sorrento.
The simplest solution is beautifully untechnical: travel a little earlier, avoid building a minute-perfect itinerary, and use ferries when they make a journey substantially easier.
The coast rewards people who leave some space in the day.
Traffic changes journey times
The SS163 is narrow and busy. A timetable tells you when a bus is scheduled to arrive; it cannot make a delivery van disappear from a hairpin bend.
For an ordinary sightseeing day, a delay is usually just part of travelling here.
For a flight, long-distance train or fixed reservation, give yourself much more margin or choose a transport option with less exposure to road traffic.
Can you take luggage on the SITA bus?
Yes. Under SITA’s official luggage rules, one piece of hand luggage up to 50 × 30 × 25 cm can currently be carried free of charge, provided it can be stored without obstructing or disturbing other passengers.
For luggage above that size, a separate €1.50 luggage ticket is currently required. Larger bags are placed in the luggage compartment when space and vehicle capacity allow.
This makes SITA perfectly usable for moving accommodation, but travelling with a full-size suitcase is considerably more pleasant from a major terminal than from a tiny roadside stop halfway through a crowded route.
Which side of the bus has the best view?
A small question, but a good one.
When travelling from Sorrento towards Positano and Amalfi, the sea frequently opens on the right-hand side.
Travelling back towards Sorrento, the opposite side often gives you more of the coastline.
Do not reorganise an Italian family to obtain a particular seat. The road twists enough that everybody eventually gets a view.
Sorrento to Positano by bus
For travellers staying in Sorrento, the Sorrento to Positano SITA bus is one of the simplest ways to reach the western Amalfi Coast without a car.
Buses leave from the transport area by Sorrento railway station and travel across the peninsula before joining the coastal road towards Positano.
Whenever possible, board at Sorrento rather than attempting to join farther along the route. Starting at the terminal gives you a much better chance of boarding comfortably during busy periods.
For a day trip, check both your outbound journey and the return options before leaving Sorrento.
Positano to Amalfi by bus
The Positano to Amalfi bus continues east along the SS163 through Praiano and the dramatic central section of the coast.
It is an exceptionally beautiful ride.
It can also be slow when traffic builds.
When ferries are operating and the weather is good, I would compare both options. The bus gives you the road and mountains; the ferry gives you the coastline from the sea.
Neither is the universally correct answer. This is Italy. Sometimes choosing between two beautiful journeys is the entire problem.
Amalfi to Ravello by bus
Ravello sits high above the sea, so there is no ferry waiting to rescue you here.
The Amalfi to Ravello SITA bus is therefore one of the most useful routes on the coast.
Services leave Amalfi and climb towards Ravello and Scala. The road is short on a map and far more interesting in three dimensions.
If you are visiting Ravello for a concert, dinner or another fixed evening event, check the final return services carefully rather than assuming buses continue late into the night.
Salerno to Amalfi by bus
From Salerno, line 5120 runs west through Vietri sul Mare, Cetara, Maiori and Minori before reaching Amalfi.
For many travellers arriving by train, the ferry is more attractive in the warmer months. But the bus remains important because it operates when sea conditions or seasons remove ferry services from the equation.
It also serves the smaller eastern towns directly.
Bus or ferry on the Amalfi Coast?
Use the bus when:
- you are visiting Ravello, Praiano, Furore or inland/hillside locations;
- ferries are not operating;
- the bus stop is considerably closer to your accommodation;
- you want an inexpensive way to move between towns.
Use the ferry when:
- you are travelling between major waterfront towns;
- summer traffic is heavy;
- you want the journey itself to become part of the day;
- carrying luggage down to the port is easier than boarding a crowded roadside bus.
The smartest Amalfi Coast itinerary usually does not swear allegiance to one form of transport.
Use the sea when the sea makes sense. Use the road when the road makes sense.
Amalfi Coast SITA buses in 2026
| What you need | 2026 answer |
|---|---|
| Main western route | Sorrento → Positano → Praiano → Amalfi · Line 5070 |
| Main eastern route | Amalfi → Minori → Maiori → Cetara → Vietri → Salerno · Line 5120 |
| Ravello | Amalfi → Ravello → Scala · Line 5110 |
| 24-hour pass | €10 COSTIERASITA |
| Buying tickets | Authorised ticket sellers or digitally through UnicoCampania |
| Validation | Validate when boarding. |
| Bus stops | SITA stops are request stops. |
| Hand luggage | Up to 50 × 30 × 25 cm is currently free. |
| Larger luggage | Currently requires a separate €1.50 luggage ticket. |
| Summer advice | Allow extra time for traffic and full buses, especially around Positano. |
Frequently asked questions
How much is the SITA bus on the Amalfi Coast in 2026?
Prices depend on the journey and ticket type. For travellers making several trips, the COSTIERASITA ticket currently costs €10 and provides unlimited SITA Sud travel for 24 hours within the participating coastal and Sorrento Peninsula municipalities.
Where can I buy SITA bus tickets on the Amalfi Coast?
You can buy SITA bus tickets before boarding from authorised ticket sellers throughout the coast — usually tabacchi, bars, newsstands and local ticket offices displaying SITA or UnicoCampania signage. SITA keeps an official searchable list of authorised ticket offices, including locations in Amalfi, Ravello, Minori, Furore and other towns.
The easiest option in 2026 is often digital: SITA tickets can also be purchased through the UnicoCampania app, which SITA promotes directly on its current Amalfi Coast timetables. If you plan to make several SITA journeys in one day, the COSTIERASITA 24-hour pass costs €10 and can be used for unlimited SITA travel across the participating coastal municipalities.
Can I buy a SITA bus ticket on the bus?
Do not rely on it for normal Amalfi Coast travel. SITA only provides onboard sales under particular conditions and on specified services. Buy before boarding or use a supported digital ticket.
Do I need to validate my SITA bus ticket?
Yes. SITA requires travel tickets to be validated when boarding. A ticket that has not been correctly validated may not count as a valid ticket during an inspection.
Is there a direct bus from Sorrento to Positano?
Yes. SITA line 5070 connects Sorrento with Positano, Praiano and Amalfi.
Is there a direct bus from Positano to Amalfi?
Yes. Positano and Amalfi are on the same principal SITA coastal route. Journey times can vary significantly depending on traffic.
Is there a direct bus from Positano to Ravello?
Not as the normal tourist route. Travel from Positano to Amalfi first, then change for the SITA service climbing to Ravello.
Can I take luggage on a SITA bus?
Yes. Hand luggage up to 50 × 30 × 25 cm is currently carried free when it can be stored safely. Larger luggage requires a separate ticket, currently €1.50 per piece, and is carried subject to available luggage space.
Are SITA buses reliable?
They are a normal and essential part of public transport on the coast, but road traffic affects punctuality. Do not plan a tight airport or long-distance train connection around an intermediate bus arrival with no safety margin.
Do SITA buses run all year?
The network operates throughout the year, but timetables and service frequency change by season. Always use the schedule corresponding to your actual travel date.
What happens if there is a SITA bus strike on the Amalfi Coast?
SITA’s official conditions say minimum services are protected during strikes in the 06:00–09:00 and 13:00–16:00 windows, and strike information is published through official channels.
The bottom line
The SITA bus is still one of the easiest and cheapest ways to travel around the Amalfi Coast, especially when you are heading somewhere ferries cannot take you — Ravello, Praiano, Furore or the smaller hillside towns.
You do not need to master the entire network. Know where Amalfi fits into the routes, buy and validate the right ticket, check the current timetable and leave a little room for the road to have its own ideas.
That is usually enough.
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