How Convenient is the Orange Bus Positano/Praiano?
Debating on whether to stay in Praiano at Le Sirene or Positano at Casa Albertina. The two key factors are cost and convenience. Le Sirene is less than 1/2 the cost of Casa Albertina.
However, I have stayed in Praiano before (and loved it), but have yet to visit Positano. I am planning a day trip to Ravello and Amalfi, and another to Paestum and wanted to use the ferry one-way for both. So, is the savings worth the extra transit leg each time? How easy is it? I know the Le Sirene is near the Praiano bus stop. Ira, I know you have the exact answer! Grazie! |
Dayle - You can find timetables for the Orange bus on:
http://www.flaviogioia.com/news/defa...amp;id_cat=238 Positano (Piazza dei Mulini) - Praiano takes about 20 mins. Praiano - Positano takes rather longer - esp. in high season [- the bus follows the top road as far as Chiesa Nuova, then follows the one-way system down to Piazza dei Mulini] It's quicker to get off at the top and walk down ... ..... Praiano-Amalfi is only about 20 mins by bus - so time-wise it doesn't make much sense to go via Positano. If you do, it will add to your journey time, of course - but it's a very scenic boat trip. Positano-Amalfi by ferry takes about 25 mins, (- less by hydrofoil). You can find ferry timetables on: http://www.salernocity.com/comune/tr...i/costiera.asp ..... For Paestum you could take the ferry one way Amalfi-Salerno - or vice versa (- see above link for timetables) - and continue to Paestum from Salerno by train (www.trenitalia.com) or bus (www.cstp.it). Train is a little quicker (- but you have a 10 mins walk from Paestum station ...) whereas the bus drops you near the entrance to the site. Hope this helps ... Steve |
Hi dayle,
Steve has said it all. If you are saving 100E/day by staying at Le Sirene it is well worth the 20 min ride to Positano. You could afford a cab to Paestum. :) ((I)) |
Dayle, Have you considered Villa La Tartana in Positano? I have stayed at Casa Albertina and the steps are a killer.
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Thanks so much guys! Exactly the info I was looking for. You are the best!
Bob, I'm not too worried about all the steps although I know they can get old fast. How was Casa Albertina otherwise? I checked the Villa Tartano web site and it looks nice. Same price range as Casa Albertina. Alarming close to the church! Do the bells wake you up every morning??? |
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