The distance between Catanzaro and Positano is around 367km (228 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 Catanzaro to Positano by train, taxi, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Positano → Catanzaro if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri and then to Positano.
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Take the bus to Salerno.
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Take the train to Lamezia Terme C. then Salerno and then to Pompei then take a taxi to Positano.
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There are several options for getting from Catanzaro to Positano by train, taxi, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 7h 10m. 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 €150 ($150).
The distance between Catanzaro and Positano is around 367km (228 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 263km (164 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Catanzaro and Positano by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Catanzaro to Positano is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €150 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Catanzaro and Positano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Catanzaro and Positano. We recommend that you fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri and then to Positano. instead which will take 4hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Catanzaro and Positano. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Catanzaro to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catanzaro Lido, Catanzaro Lido, Salerno and Amalfi. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.
FlixBus, Ferrovie Della Calabria and ItaloTreno run regular bus services between Catanzaro and Positano. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Catanzaro to Positano. We recommend that you fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) 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 Catanzaro and Positano. The distance is around 391km (243 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catanzaro to Positano is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €77 ($77).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Ferry | 4hrs | €150($150) | every 20 mins | 765km (475 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 50m | €27($27) | twice a week | 420km (261 miles) |
Bus via Cosenza | 7h 10m | €11($11) | once daily | 411km (255 miles) |
Train and Taxi | 4h 15m | €77($77) | every 4 hours | 367km (228 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | €71($71) | on demand | 391km (243 miles) |
Edelweiss Air
Navigazione Libera del Golfo
SNAV
Lucibello Positano
Alicost
Ferrovie Della Calabria
The following major airports near Positano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.