How to travel from Genoa to Positano, Italy

The distance between Genoa and Positano is around 674km (419 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Genoa to Positano by train, 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 PositanoGenoa if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Genoa (GOA) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

Take the train to Pisa Centrale then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Napoli Centrale.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Positano.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance744km (462 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Genoa and Positano

There are several options for getting from Genoa to Positano by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €77 ($77).

The distance between Genoa and Positano is around 674km (419 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 619km (385 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Genoa and Positano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Genoa to Positano is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €77 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Genoa and Positano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Genoa and Positano. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Genoa to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Pisa Centrale, Firenze S.M.N., Napoli Centrale and Castellammare di Stabia. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Genoa and Positano. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Genoa and Positano. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Genoa to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno and Amalfi. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 15hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Genoa and Positano. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 15hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Genoa to Positano. We recommend that you fly from Genoa (GOA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento then take the bus to Positano Chiesa Nuova. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Genoa and Positano. The distance is around 744km (462 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Genoa to Positano is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Genoa and Positano

Transport options from Genoa to Positano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
5h 35m
€165($165)
every 2 hours726km (451 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane5h 45m
€95($95)
every 4 hours871km (541 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane5h 50m
€95($95)
every 4 hours909km (565 miles)
Train and Plane6h 15m
€78($78)
every 2 hours969km (602 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane6h 20m
€80($80)
every 4 hours954km (593 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 10m
€77($77)
every 2 hours674km (419 miles)
Train
7h 10m
€125($125)
5 times a day772km (480 miles)
Bus
15hrs
€54($54)
5 times a week890km (553 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€110($110)
on demand744km (462 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