How to travel from Crotone to Positano, Italy

The distance between Crotone and Positano is around 369km (230 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Crotone 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 PositanoCrotone if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Ferry

Fly from Crotone (CRV) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri and then to Positano.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Train

Take the train to Catanzaro Lido then Lamezia Terme C. and then to Salerno.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno Piazza delle Concordia.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €4($4)

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Sibari and then to Salerno then take a ferry to Positano.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Positano.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance379km (235 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Crotone and Positano

There are several options for getting from Crotone to Positano by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €4 ($4) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Crotone and Positano is around 369km (230 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 284km (176 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Crotone and Positano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Crotone to Positano is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Crotone and Positano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €4 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Crotone and Positano. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Crotone to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Catanzaro Lido, Lamezia Terme C., Salerno and Pompei. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.

Trenitalia run train services between Crotone and Positano. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 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 Crotone and Positano. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Crotone to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno Piazza delle Concordia and Amalfi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Crotone and Positano. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Crotone to Positano. We recommend that you fly from Crotone (CRV) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri and then to Positano. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Crotone and Positano. The distance is around 379km (235 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Crotone to Positano is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around €83 ($83).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Crotone and Positano

Transport options from Crotone to Positano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Ferry
4h 45m
€230($230)
every 20 mins1,685km (1,047 miles)
Train
5h 5m
€83($83)
every 4 hours434km (270 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 35m
€4($4)
once daily369km (230 miles)
Bus to Salerno7h 40m
€25($25)
twice daily399km (248 miles)
Train and Ferry
6hrs
€49($49)
once daily440km (273 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€69($69)
on demand379km (235 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