The distance between Alba and Positano is around 813km (505 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Alba to Positano by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Positano → Alba if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Torino Porta Susa then fly from Turin (TRN) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento.
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Take the train to Torino Porta Susa and then to Napoli Centrale.
Take the bus to Savona - Piazza Del Popolo and then to Salerno.
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There are several options for getting from Alba to Positano by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 14h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).
The distance between Alba and Positano is around 813km (505 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 695km (432 miles)
It takes around 8h 40m to get from Alba and Positano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alba to Positano is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).
The cheapest way to travel between Alba and Positano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Alba and Positano. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Alba to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Torino Porta Susa, Napoli Centrale and Castellammare di Stabia. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.
Trenitalia run train services between Alba and Positano. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alba and Positano. It typically takes around 14h 50m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Alba to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Savona - Piazza Del Popolo, Savona, Salerno and Amalfi. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 14h 50m.
AUTOLINEE GIORS S.r.l. and FlixBus run regular bus services between Alba and Positano. Buses run twice a week and take around 14h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alba to Positano. We recommend that you take the train to Torino Porta Susa then fly from Turin (TRN) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento. instead which will take 5h 35m.
The closest major airport to Positano is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Positano. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Alba and Positano. The distance is around 907km (564 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alba to Positano is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 35m | €70($70) | every 2 hours | 876km (545 miles) |
Train to Genova P.Za Principe, plane | 6h 20m | €90($90) | every 2 hours | 813km (505 miles) |
Train | 8h 40m | €140($140) | every 3 hours | 1,048km (651 miles) |
Bus | 14h 50m | €54($54) | twice a week | 940km (584 miles) |
Drive | 8h 35m | €135($135) | on demand | 907km (564 miles) |
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The following major airports near Positano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.