How to travel from Brindisi to Positano, Italy

The distance between Brindisi and Positano is around 360km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Brindisi 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 PositanoBrindisi if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Train

Take the train to Caserta.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno - Piazza Montpellier.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
Operated by

TTI Leonettibus SRL

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Positano.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance360km (224 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brindisi and Positano

There are several options for getting from Brindisi to Positano by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 6h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Brindisi and Positano is around 360km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292km (181 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from Brindisi and Positano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brindisi to Positano is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Brindisi and Positano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brindisi and Positano. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brindisi to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caserta, Napoli Centrale and Castellammare di Stabia. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.

Trenitalia run train services between Brindisi and Positano. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 5m, 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 Brindisi and Positano. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brindisi to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno - Piazza Montpellier, Salerno - Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi Stazione FS and Amalfi. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.

TTI Leonettibus SRL run regular bus services between Brindisi and Positano. Buses run once a week and take around 6h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brindisi to Positano. We recommend that you fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 Brindisi and Positano. The distance is around 360km (224 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brindisi to Positano is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brindisi and Positano

Transport options from Brindisi to Positano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
5h 10m
€235($235)
every 2 hours1,608km (999 miles)
Train
6h 5m
€90($90)
4 times a day479km (297 miles)
Bus
6h 60m
€32($32)
once a week412km (256 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€55($55)
on demand360km (224 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