Positano as a day trip from Agerola: how to get there and what to do

There are three ways to get from Agerola to Positano: by SITA bus, changing in Amalfi; by bus to Amalfi and then ferry, from April to early November; or on foot along the Path of the Gods, which starts right in Agerola and ends above Positano. By car it takes about an hour, but parking in Positano is hard to find and expensive: public transport is far less stressful.

I’m Sebastiano, I live in Agerola, and Positano is the trip almost all my guests want to make. Here’s how to plan it well.

How to get to Positano from Agerola

1. Bus + ferry (the most beautiful way, April to early November)

SITA bus from Agerola to Amalfi. The bus winds down through Furore and stops at the terminus near Amalfi harbour.
Ferry from Amalfi to Positano. About 20-25 minutes, from around €10 each way. You land right on the Spiaggia Grande, with Positano rising in front of you: the best way to see it for the first time.

2. SITA bus only (all year round)

SITA bus from Agerola to Amalfi.
SITA bus from Amalfi to Positano, along the coast road: about 45-60 minutes, depending on traffic.

In Positano the bus stops up on the main road: Chiesa Nuova (higher up) and Sponda (closer to the centre and the beach). Get off at Sponda if you want to walk less.

3. On foot along the Path of the Gods The trail starts in Bomerano, in Agerola, and ends in Nocelle, above Positano: about 3 hours of walking, mostly flat or downhill, with the finest views on the coast. From Nocelle you can walk down to Positano via Montepertuso, or take the local bus. If you enjoy walking, it’s the best way to arrive: you’ll find all the details in my guide to the Path of the Gods.

By car: about an hour from Agerola. In summer the road is busy and parking in Positano is scarce and pricey: I’d advise against it, especially from July to September.

What to see in Positano in a day

The Spiaggia Grande, with its colourful boats and the village stacked up behind it.
The church of Santa Maria Assunta, with the yellow, green and blue majolica dome you see in every photo.
The lanes of the centre, full of fashion boutiques, handmade sandals and ceramics.
The walk to Fornillo beach: a cliffside path links the Spiaggia Grande to Fornillo, smaller and quieter.
The sea, from May to September: the beach has free stretches and paid beach clubs.

An idea for the day

Morning: head straight to Positano, by bus to Amalfi and then ferry or bus, and enjoy the village and the beach while it’s less crowded.
Lunch in Amalfi: eating in Positano is expensive. My advice is to go back to Amalfi around lunchtime: you’ll spend less and find some street food too.
Afternoon in Amalfi, then the bus to Agerola. In the evening have a relaxed dinner in Agerola, where it’s cooler.

If you reach Positano on foot along the Path of the Gods, your morning is already full: enjoy Positano in the afternoon and go back to Amalfi for dinner, before the last bus to Agerola.

How to get back to Agerola in the evening

The way back always goes through Amalfi: by ferry (April to early November) or SITA bus, then the bus from Amalfi to Agerola. The last bus from Amalfi to Agerola leaves around 11pm in summer and 10pm in autumn. I’ve explained every option, with pros and cons, in my article on how to get back to Agerola after the Path of the Gods.

Practical tips

Buy SITA tickets before boarding, at a tobacconist, a bar or with the Unico Campania app: they’re not sold on the bus. Buy your return tickets too.
Start early: in summer, between 11am and 5pm Positano is packed and buses along the coast often arrive already full.
Check the last ferry and bus before you set off, and take a photo of the timetables.
Comfortable shoes: Positano is all steps and slopes, even just to get from the bus stop to the beach.
Out of season (November to March) there are no ferries and many shops and restaurants close, but the village is peaceful and the photos come out beautifully.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Agerola to Positano? About an hour by car. By public transport, counting the change in Amalfi, from an hour and a half to two hours. On foot, along the Path of the Gods, about 3 hours to Nocelle, plus the walk down to Positano.

Is it better to stay in Positano or in Agerola? Positano is beautiful, but it’s the most expensive and crowded place on the Amalfi Coast. Staying in Agerola you pay less, evenings are quieter and cooler, and you’re at the start of the Path of the Gods. I talk about it in staying in Agerola to explore the Amalfi Coast.

Can I do Positano and Amalfi on the same day? Yes, and it’s exactly what I recommend: Positano in the morning, lunch and afternoon in Amalfi, which is on your way anyway since you pass through it to change bus or catch the ferry. If you’re hiking the Path of the Gods, though, the day is already full: better to save Amalfi for another day.

Positano by day, the peace of Agerola in the evening

At Costa Blu, in Bomerano, the Path of the Gods starts 50 metres from the door and Positano is a walk away. Breakfast is included, so you can set off early, and in the evening I’m happy to help you choose how to get back.

«I stayed here before hiking the Path of the Gods trail. Very close to the trail entrance! The room was beautifully designed and very clean.» — Sebastian, Germany, August 2026

Information checked on 09/11/2026. Timetables, prices and connections change with the seasons and the sea: always check them before you go.