Praiano local Public Transport
The town of Praiano has a good frequent bus system. At this link you can find OUR HANDY MAP with the bus stop numbers and an informative LEGENDA for each stop. You can open it in your browser and Google Map App to get an immediate orientatation.
Whilst if you prefer the town PDF maps with the bus stop location, use this LINK.
There are 3 bus companies that have individual line. Each of them uses a different ticket.
Our main bus stops are:
- number 6 is the main one along via Capriglione by hotel Tramonto d'Oro. Please note SITASUD only boards guests AMALFI >> FURORE direction to avoid congestions
- number 7 is the main one along via Capriglione. Please note SITASUD only boards guests POSITANO>>SORRENTO direction to avoid congestions
- number 9 (by Cimitero - cementry on via Roma) all buses commute here
- number 10 (along via Roma, by the Africana night club main entrance)
- number 12 (in via Marina di Praia - by the main beach of Praiano).
SITASUD MAIN COASTAL BUS LINE
More information and for other towns schedules/timetables on this bus system at its specific page
The Sitasud buses stop along the coastal SS163 road at the main stops of Praiano at the main stops of the town: 1, 6 (only Amalfi direction), 7 (Only Positano direction), 9, 10, 11, 12 .
The company serves all the Amalfi Coast towns, including Positano and Amalfi, Sorrento, Salerno and Ravello.
Bus users will also have the option to purchase tickets on-line using the handy App of UnicoCampania, available in 3 languages (English-Italian-German). Payment for your tickets can be made by credit cards with the APP.
Unico Campania App can be downloaded from Google App - Unico Campania - App on Google Play.
Or IPhone UNICO Campania app available at App Store of Apple.com Get to the section of *Buy Ticket*, then click on the logo of SITA SUD Campania. Then “Biglietti a tariffa Fissa” and next select “Spostamenti altri comuni”.
We have recently discovered a much user-friendly app for purchasing online bus tickets, which we invite you to use: the DROP TICKETS app. For a simpler understanding of how this app works, please check the guide on the page we created HERE.
MOBILITY PRAIANO-POSITANO
The local company MOBILITY PRAIANO-POSITANO line serves Positano and Praiano.
This company serves all stops of Praiano from number 1 to number 15 (Piazza San Luca). It stops of course at the main ones 6-7-9-10-12-14-15! To get into Positano, your preferred bus stop must be SPONDA (the closest to Praiano) whilst on the way back, opt for the central Piazza Dei Mulini as you will be the initial passengers to board the bus that will board more people along the way to Praiano at the successive stops.
INTERNO PRAIANO
The local company that manages the INTERNO PRAIANO line serves most of the bus stops of Praiano
Locate your closest bus stop to plan your daily trips on the Amalfi Coast or in town or to
reach the nearby Positano
Click on the lower boxes to download of the actual updated schedules!
Use this page to locate a paper ticket vendor in the town of Praiano
You can book your tickets for the new privately managed bus service along the Amalfi Coast, including Praiano, through the CMS Amalfi Coast website. The service requires prepaid tickets and allows you to reserve seats and bring luggage on board. You can use the bus line to also reach Ravello or the starting point for the Agerola Path of the Gods. Here is the link for more details and bookings: CMS Amalfi Coast.
If you are departing from Praiano and need to go to Ravello or Agerola, you must first travel to Amalfi to purchase a ticket at the commute station. Then, you can search for and buy a new ticket to your final destination.
In addition, a private company called Amico Shuttle offers convenient transfers to and from Amalfi and Ravello.
Check the link to see if the schedule fits your plans and avoid the stress of overcrowded public buses!
Exciting news!
Use the ferry to reach Praiano or explore nearby towns with the Travelmar Ferry Service!
During the high season (June to September), Travelmar offers several daily rides to charming destinations such as Amalfi, Maiori, Atrani, Vietri, Cetara, and Salerno’s town centre. Ferries depart directly from our local pier at Marina di Praia.
This is a great opportunity to skip the traffic, leave the car behind, and enjoy the Amalfi Coast from the sea — stress-free and scenic.
For schedules, availability, and ticketing, please visit www.travelmar.it to check if they operate on the specific day you'd like to sail.
Best method to reach us from Naples by public transport
If you are traveling on a budget and prefer to use regional transportation to reach us, here are our suggestions depending on your starting point in Naples—either from the city center / Napoli Centrale train station / port, or from the Naples Airport. Please note that, unfortunately, there are no direct public buses or trains to Praiano.
If Your Trip Starts from Naples Town Centre
Recommended Route: Train + Bus via Sorrento
1. Train: Naples → Sorrento
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Catch the Circumvesuviana (EAV regional train) from Napoli Centrale or Napoli Porta Nolana to Sorrento.
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Trains run approximately every 25–30 minutes, with a journey time of about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
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Ticket cost: €4. Purchase paper tickets directly at the station.
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Tips:
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Board at Porta Nolana for a better chance of seating—overcrowding is common at Central.
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Trains cannot be reserved.
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Stay alert—crowding can attract pickpockets.
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Timetables are available at https://www.eavsrl.it/orari-linee-ferroviarie/
2. Bus: Sorrento → Praiano
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From Sorrento station, take the SITA Sud coastal bus toward Amalfi or Positano. The bus stops in Praiano, and the ride takes about 45 minutes.
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Ticket cost: approximately €3.50.
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Where to buy tickets:
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At Sorrento station: tabacchi, newsstands, cafés.
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Online via the Unico Campania or DropTicket apps—see our download links on this page.
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Don’t forget to validate your paper or digital ticket onboard before sitting.
Alternative (Scenic)
Option: Ferry Route (Seasonal and we discourage this option as Praiano has no ferry station!)
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Available April–October.
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Take a ferry from Naples to Positano, then a short bus or taxi ride to Praiano.
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Travel time: approximately 1.5 hours.
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Pros: Scenic and comfortable; Cons: Weather-dependent and less frequent.
If Your Trip Starts at Naples International Airport (NAP)
Option 1: Fastest Method (~2 h 45 min total)
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Take the direct CURRERI bus from Naples Airport to Sorrento:
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See details at: https://www.curreriviaggi.it/en/naples-airport-shuttle
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Cost: around €13 per person.
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From Sorrento station, catch the SITA Sud coastal bus to Praiano (~45 minutes, cost €3.50).
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Tip: Ask your host for the best Praiano bus stop, as the main road is long and stops are abundant—getting off at the right one makes your arrival much smoother.
Option 2: Alternative Route (~3 h 30 min total)
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If the Curreri bus isn’t available, take the Alibus to Napoli Centrale:
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From Napoli Centrale or Porta Nolana, board the Circumvesuviana train to Sorrento (see details in the city-centre section above) or use https://www.eavsrl.it/orari-linee-ferroviarie/.
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Then continue with the SITA Sud bus from Sorrento to Praiano as usual (cost €3.50).
Main bus line - how it works - tickets
SITASUD does NOT allow passengers to use its bus rides unless you board on the vehicle with a regular valid ticket and clip/validate in the machine on the bus before you take seat. Tickets can be purchased at newsagents, Tabacchi stores and many bars of the area. Ask to the vendor the correct ticket as the cost differ based on your destination.
From 2022 you can purchase the tickets on board. You should have small bills or coins to pay the driver when you board the bus. The tickets will have a supplemental cost of 50 Eurocents.
Bus users will also have the option to purchase tickets on-line using the handy App of UnicoCampania, available in 3 languages (English-Italian-German).
Unico Campania App can be downloaded from Google App (Unico Campania - App su Google Play)
Or IPhone (UNICO Campania app su App Store (apple.com). Get to the section of *Buy Ticket*, then click on the logo of SITA SUD Campania. Then “Biglietti a tariffa Fissa” and next select “Spostamenti altri comuni”. Choose the ticket based on the “price” do not look for arrival/departure town as they are not all listed. Buy the number of tickets you need; you must do the purchase before boarding the bus (even a day prior) and when or just seconds before boarding the bus, ACTIVATE the tickets to be valid.
There is a new App, we recently discovered and seems MUCH easier to use. It is called DROP TICKET available at this link https://shop.dropticket.it/ . We built a tutorial on how to use it at this LINK HERE. Get the Pdf and start using it!
You can click HERE to check most ticket costs options for the Amalfi Coast
From Praiano you should know you must purchase:
€ 1.5 ticket to/from Positano or Amalfi or Conca Dei Marini
Main shops buses' tickets vendor in Praiano for Mobility bus and SITASUD
Ufficio Informazioni Turistiche (Tourist Information office) in Praiano by the Church of San Gennaro, by bus stop number 7.
Via Gennaro Capriglione, n°116 B - 84010 Praiano (SA)
Phone +39089 87 45 57 | Mobile +393420602674
Opens every day at 9:30 to 13:00 and from 16:30 to 22:00
At Mobility Amalfi Coast, by bus stop number 8/9
Via Gennaro Capriglione, 1 – Ph. mobile +39 337 857 902
Opens every day at 9:30 to 20:30
CARICA BAR , by bus stop number 29
Via Umberto I by bus stop nr 29 by Palestra Gaetano Scirea Mob. +39 338.771.72.65
Opens every day at 7:00 to 21:00
Bob Art and Winery , by bus stop number 10
Via Roma, 59 - Mob. +39 334.11.39.332
Opens every day from 8:30 to 13:00 and from 14:30 to 22:00
Tabacchi Angela Valenti , by bus stop number 10,
Via Roma, 53 - Mob +39 328.75.88.141
Opens every day from 7:00 to 22:00
Positano-Praiano Mobility
Local bus looping the two towns
Mobility local bus line loops Positano and Praiano constantly until late at night. The company buses stop all shelters from number 1 to number 15, which is the top part of Praiano, San Luca and Antico Seggio square.
Passengers are requested to have a valid paper ticket. It is not allowed to pay by App or cards yet on this bus. You MUST clip/validate the ticket in the machine on the bus before you take seat. 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. Each ticket will have a supplemental cost of 50 Eurocents.
Stores in Praiano seillng tickets are at this LINK
You can download a PDF of the updated schedule at the lower key:
Praiano Interno
Local bus looping Praiano
Interno Praiano local Bus local bus line loops the entire village of Praiano constantly until late at night. The company buses stop all shelters from number 1 to number 25.
On the linked schedule you will see listed only its main bus stops which are considered the terminal stops of the main roads of Praiano.
Let’s say you are along via Costantinopoli, the upper part of Praiano, and you are close to bus stop 19, you must consider the terminal stop 22 to determine the approximate time the bus passes by you. As you will only see listed on the schedule the number 22 via Cella; but the bus to reach nr 22 must drive and obviously stops at nr.19. So, whoever is between bus stop 16 and 22, must check time for nr. 22.
Some suggestions when using this bus:
Passengers that must be dropped along via Umberto I are the luckiest as the bus terminates there at each loop, so they will be always served 😊
Guests residing around Via San Giuliano should rather use bus stop 17, as the driver might drive by 23-24-25 on request!
Whoever is by bus stop 15 is in a great position as the bus gets to there at each loop 2 times.
Bus nr 9 or the central 7 is served constantly. And tourist that are in the upper part of Praiano whenever they want to use the Sitasud might consider the local bus rides to get to them to commute with Sitasud.
Passengers are requested to have a valid paper ticket. It is not allowed to pay by App or cards yet on this bus. Tickets can be purchased on the bus and in cash at € 2 each ride No cards option available. Please have small bills or coins to pay the driver. The price for a single ride, if you purchase paper ticket
in advance at the stores, it is Euro 1,00
Circumvesuviana train
Napoli - Pompeii - Sorrento local train line
The EAV trains (but is it better known as Circumvesuviana or Vesuviana train line), is the largest local train network of our Region.
Passengers reaching the main station of Naples, Napoli Centrale Piazza Garibaldi, might consider using the Circumvesuviana train line that reaches Sorrento passing through Pompeii Villa Dei Misteri, the main Ruins/Museum stop.
Once you have reached Sorrento you can commute on the SITASUD bus line to Positano > Praiano.
The LINK will take you to the regular schedule of the train; yet updated one can be retrieved at the main website you https://www.eavsrl.it/web/home ; yet it is in Italian and you need to look under the button link “Orario Dei Treni”
Alibus Airport shuttle
Bus serving Naples airport to the cirty centre
Alibus is the direct line of the A.N.M. (Azienda Napoletana Mobilità) with frequent connections between the city of Naples and Naples Capodichino Airport. Alibus connects Naples International Airport with Napoli Central Piazza Garibaldi main town Railway Station and the Piazza Municipio Maschio Angioino (Molo Beverello) Port Station.
Main stops are at Airport, Garibaldi Square (by Hotel Cavour), Piazza Municipio and Via Acton Galleria Vittoria (Molo Beverello), allowing passengers to commute transportation for fast trains, underground of Naples, Circumvesuviana, the ferryboat port of Naples with services by sea to the island of Capri Positano and Amalfi.
Single ride is Euro 5 per person. During regular operation time there is generally a departure each 20 minutes. Service starts in the mornign at 6.00 am and ends at midnight.
Schedule can be reached on their link : http://www.anm.it/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1314&Itemid=373
