How to travel from Imperia to Positano, Italy

The distance between Imperia and Positano is around 755km (469 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 35m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Imperia to Positano by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train, Plane and Ferry

Take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri and then to Positano.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train

Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe then Roma Tiburtina and then to Napoli Centrale.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Savona Bus Station and then to Salerno.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Drive

Drive to Positano.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance864km (537 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Imperia and Positano

There are several options for getting from Imperia to Positano by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 13h 40m. 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 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Imperia and Positano is around 755km (469 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 658km (409 miles)

It takes around 8h 35m to get from Imperia and Positano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Imperia to Positano is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Imperia and Positano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Imperia and Positano. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Imperia to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Genova P.Za Principe, Roma Tiburtina, Napoli Centrale and Castellammare di Stabia. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Imperia and Positano. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 35m, 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 Imperia and Positano. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Imperia to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Savona Bus Station, Salerno and Amalfi. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.

Marino Autolinee and FlixBus run regular bus services between Imperia and Positano. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 13h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Imperia to Positano. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri and then to Positano. instead which will take 4h 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 Imperia and Positano. The distance is around 864km (537 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Imperia to Positano is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Imperia and Positano

Transport options from Imperia to Positano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Ferry + 6 similar
4h 35m
€140($140)
every 20 mins755km (469 miles)
Train to Ventimiglia, plane and ferry4h 55m
€100($100)
every 20 mins804km (500 miles)
Train to Genova Sestri Ponen., plane and ferry5h 55m
€180($180)
every 20 mins802km (498 miles)
Train to Pavia, plane and ferry6h 40m
€130($130)
every 20 mins958km (595 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane and ferry7h 5m
€110($110)
every 20 mins1,049km (652 miles)
Train to Savona, plane and ferry7h 15m
€130($130)
every 20 mins1,012km (629 miles)
Train, Bus, Plane and Ferry7hrs
€120($120)
every 20 mins1,003km (623 miles)
Train
8h 35m
€110($110)
twice daily874km (543 miles)
Bus
13h 40m
€60($60)
6 times a week919km (571 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€155($155)
on demand864km (537 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