How to travel from Cinque Terre to Positano, Italy
The distance between Cinque Terre and Positano is around 689km (428 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Cinque Terre to Positano by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Positano → Cinque Terre if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Genova Brignole then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento.
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€85($85)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Pisa Centrale then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Napoli Centrale.
- Duration6h 50m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€115($115)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cinque Terre and Positano
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cinque Terre to Positano by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €85 ($85) and will take around 5h 30m.
The distance between Cinque Terre and Positano is around 689km (428 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 552km (343 miles)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Cinque Terre and Positano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cinque Terre to Positano is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Cinque Terre and Positano, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €85 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cinque Terre and Positano. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cinque Terre to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Spezia Centrale, Pisa Centrale, Firenze S.M.N., Napoli Centrale and Castellammare di Stabia. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Cinque Terre and Positano. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cinque Terre and Positano. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Brignole then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cinque Terre to Positano. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Brignole then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento. instead which will take 5h 30m.
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 Cinque Terre and Positano. The distance is around 689km (428 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cinque Terre to Positano is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cinque Terre and Positano
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 5h 30m | €85($85) | every 2 hours | 748km (465 miles) |
| Train to Genova Brignole, plane | 6h 55m | €175($175) | every 2 hours | 800km (497 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, plane | 7hrs | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 945km (587 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, plane | 7hrs | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 983km (611 miles) |
| Train to Torino Lingotto, plane | 7h 20m | €95($95) | twice daily | 1,065km (662 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, plane | 7h 35m | €87($87) | every 4 hours | 1,029km (639 miles) |
Train | 6h 50m | €115($115) | hourly | 698km (433 miles) |
Drive | 7hrs | €105($105) | on demand | 689km (428 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cinque Terre and Positano
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Bus companies
Marozzi VT
Airports near Positano
The following major airports near Positano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Naples International Airport (NAP)
- Distance
- 33km (20 miles) from Positano
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Distance
- 200km (124 miles) from Positano
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
- Distance
- 205km (127 miles) from Positano