How to travel from Assisi to Positano, Italy

The distance between Assisi and Positano is around 431km (268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Assisi to Positano by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PositanoAssisi if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Roma Tiburtina and then to Napoli Centrale.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Curcio Viaggi

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Positano.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance431km (268 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Assisi and Positano

There are several options for getting from Assisi to Positano by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Assisi and Positano is around 431km (268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 312km (194 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Assisi and Positano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Assisi to Positano is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Assisi and Positano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Assisi and Positano. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Assisi to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Assisi Station, Foligno, Roma Tiburtina, Napoli Centrale and Castellammare di Stabia. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Assisi and Positano. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Assisi and Positano. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Assisi to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Via Los Angeles Basilica, Salerno, Salerno - Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi Stazione FS and Amalfi. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

Curcio Viaggi run regular bus services between Assisi and Positano. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Assisi to Positano. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Tiburtina and then to Napoli Centrale. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Assisi and Positano. The distance is around 431km (268 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Assisi to Positano is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Assisi and Positano

Transport options from Assisi to Positano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 20m
€90($90)
twice daily453km (281 miles)
Bus
8h 25m
€42($42)
3 times a week510km (317 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€65($65)
on demand431km (268 miles)

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Airports near Positano

The following major airports near Positano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Positano
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
200km (124 miles) from Positano
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
205km (127 miles) from Positano