How to travel from Catanzaro to Positano, Italy

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.

5 routes found

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.

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Plane and Ferry

Fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri and then to Positano.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)

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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Lamezia Terme C. then Salerno and then to Pompei then take a taxi to Positano.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
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Drive

Drive to Positano.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance391km (243 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catanzaro and Positano

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Catanzaro and Positano

Transport options from Catanzaro to Positano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Ferry
4hrs
€150($150)
every 20 mins765km (475 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 50m
€27($27)
twice a week420km (261 miles)
Bus via Cosenza7h 10m
€11($11)
once daily411km (255 miles)
Train and Taxi
4h 15m
€77($77)
every 4 hours367km (228 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€71($71)
on demand391km (243 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