How do you pay for the bus in Positano?

Tickets can be purchased at newsagents, Tabacchi stores and many bars of the area. The price for a single ride is Euro 1,30 if you purchase before boarding the vehicle. Yet you might purchase the ticket(s) on board. You should have small bills or coins to pay the driver when you board the bus.



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Bus ticket prices 45 minutes: €2.00 (travelling from Amalfi, this will get you to Positano, Minori, Maiori, Ravello and Bomerano). 90 minutes: €2.90 (this will get you to all other destinations). 1 day: €8 (no limits for usage within a single day).

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At Positano the main bus stop is Piazza dei Mulini, from the beginning of the pedestrian section that leads directly to the beach, often in high season it becomes difficult to get on board because it could be very crowded, it is wise to walk about 100m going up the town on foot and go up to the previous stop.

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Carry cash on you at all times as some businesses don't accept credit cards, especially in the small towns along the Amalfi Coast. You can get by with just a credit card but be sure to carry euros for small purchases like water.

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PRO TRAVEL TIP: For the best views, sit on the right side of the bus when traveling from Sorrento towards Positano, Amalfi, and Salerno.

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You'll also be able to use your credit card at many places in Positano, but it's best to keep cash on hand as much as you can.

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Waiters. A tip (as a percentage of your total meal bill OR a per meal amount) is appreciated, but not expected. If we are staying somewhere and have the same waiter throughout our stay, we leave a tip at the end of our last meal (recommended).

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I suggest tipping ~1-4 Euros if you're at a sit-down restaurant if you liked the service. Most sit down restaurants already have a built-in “dine-in” fee, this is MOST definitely true for almost every sit-down restaurant in Positano. If they brought bread to your table, chances are they charged you for that too!

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Is There Uber in Positano? Unfortunately, there are no ride-sharing options such as Uber along the Amalfi Coast. While you can book a taxi instead, it will definitely cost you.

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You should always try to find the local ticket vendor—if there's no office, it's invariably the nearest newsstand or tabacchi (signaled by a sign with a white T), or occasionally a bar—but you can usually also buy tickets on the bus. (this only applies to regional buses not the orange city buses).

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Positano is a very walkable city; however, you need to navigate stairs and steep hills to get around. The city is small enough that you can explore it on foot, but you'll need to walk through narrow streets and winding staircases to reach the center of town and the beach.

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About taxis in Positano First of all, taxis in Positano are not cheap. This is due to the particular conformation of the city and the street, pretty narrow and difficult to drive in. The driver will calculate the distance to reach you and that's on your charge.

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Tip in the local currency Whenever you tip during your trip to Italy it is important to use the local currency, that is - Euros. Otherwise you'll leave your service providers with cash they can't use without paying high fees on currency exchange.

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Is Positano a walking city? There are loads of little stairs and steep inclines leading from everywhere to everywhere straight. Alternatively, you can avoid climbing by veering on the main road, but it will take you double the time. You will probably be a little sore after walking around Positano for a day or two.

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While it's safe to drink the tap water, in restaurants you will always be offered bottled water, flat or bubbly. If you ask for tap water, chances are you will be given it, but it's generally considered a request only made by uninformed and/or cheapskate tourists.

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The following terms and conditions apply to all travellers wishing to book Positano shuttle bus and Sorrento shuttle bus to and from airports of the Campania Region. IMPORTANT NOTICE: – Each passenger can carry onboard 1 large luggage and one small luggage. – € 10,00 will be charged for each extra luggage or stroller.

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