How to travel from Cefalù to Positano, Italy

The distance between Cefalù and Positano is around 482km (300 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cefalù 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 PositanoCefalù if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Ferry

Take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri and then to Positano.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno Piazza delle Concordia.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Positano.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cefalù and Positano

There are several options for getting from Cefalù to Positano by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Cefalù and Positano is around 482km (300 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 291km (181 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Cefalù and Positano by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Cefalù to Positano is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Cefalù and Positano is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cefalù and Positano. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri and then to Positano. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cefalù and Positano. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cefalù to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno Piazza delle Concordia and Amalfi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.

Itabus run regular bus services between Cefalù and Positano. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cefalù to Positano. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri and then to Positano. instead which will take 4h 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Cefalù to Positano. We recommend that you take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 7h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cefalù to Positano is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Transport options from Cefalù to Positano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Ferry
4h 20m
€120($120)
every 20 mins482km (300 miles)
Bus
10h 45m
€34($34)
twice daily660km (410 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
7h 10m
€100($100)
every 4 hours598km (371 miles)
Train to Salerno, Ferry9h 40m
€52($52)
once daily573km (356 miles)
Car and Ferry
7h 15m
€120($120)
hourly639km (397 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Cefalù and Positano

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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