The distance between Ancona and Positano is around 461km (286 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Ancona to Positano by train, ferry, 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 → Ancona if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Ancona (AOI) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri and then to Positano.
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Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Napoli Centrale.
Take the bus to Pompei.
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Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Salerno then take a ferry to Positano.
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There are several options for getting from Ancona to Positano by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).
The distance between Ancona and Positano is around 461km (286 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 342km (213 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Ancona and Positano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ancona to Positano is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €250 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Ancona and Positano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ancona and Positano. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ancona to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini, Napoli Centrale and Castellammare di Stabia. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Ancona and Positano. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Ancona and Positano. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ancona to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pompei and Pompei. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.
Linea 2 Mari run regular bus services between Ancona and Positano. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ancona to Positano. We recommend that you fly from Ancona (AOI) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri and then to Positano. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Ancona and Positano. The distance is around 461km (286 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ancona to Positano is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €84 ($84).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Ferry | 4hrs | €250($250) | every 20 mins | 1,080km (671 miles) |
Train | 6h 15m | €84($84) | 5 times a day | 544km (338 miles) |
Bus | 8h 35m | €48($48) | 5 times a week | 515km (320 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 7hrs | €68($68) | once daily | 576km (358 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | €84($84) | on demand | 461km (286 miles) |
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Lucibello Positano
The following major airports near Positano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.