How to travel from Gallipoli to Positano, Italy

The distance between Gallipoli and Positano is around 399km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gallipoli to Positano by bus, 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 PositanoGallipoli if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Brindisi - Autorità Portuale then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno - Piazza Montpellier.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
Operated by

TTI Leonettibus SRL

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Train

Take the train to Lecce and then to Caserta.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Positano.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance399km (248 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gallipoli and Positano

There are several options for getting from Gallipoli to Positano by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Gallipoli and Positano is around 399km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 304km (189 miles)

It takes around 8h 15m to get from Gallipoli and Positano by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gallipoli to Positano is to drive which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Gallipoli and Positano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gallipoli and Positano. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gallipoli to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lecce, Caserta, Napoli Centrale and Castellammare di Stabia. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici and Trenitalia run train services between Gallipoli and Positano. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 8h 20m, 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 Gallipoli and Positano. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gallipoli to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno - Piazza Montpellier, Salerno - Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi Stazione FS and Amalfi. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

TTI Leonettibus SRL run regular bus services between Gallipoli and Positano. Buses run once a week and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gallipoli to Positano. We recommend that you take the bus to Brindisi - Autorità Portuale then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento. instead which will take 6h 35m.

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 Gallipoli and Positano. The distance is around 399km (248 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gallipoli to Positano is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around €56 ($56).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gallipoli and Positano

Transport options from Gallipoli to Positano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
6h 35m
€240($240)
once a week1,688km (1,049 miles)
Bus
8h 15m
€56($56)
once a week489km (304 miles)
Train
8h 20m
€100($100)
4 times a day570km (354 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€60($60)
on demand399km (248 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