How to travel from La Spezia to Positano, Italy

The distance between La Spezia and Positano is around 663km (412 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 5m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from La Spezia 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Genova Brignole then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Positano.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance663km (412 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Spezia and Positano

There are several options for getting from La Spezia to Positano by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between La Spezia and Positano is around 663km (412 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 544km (338 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from La Spezia and Positano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Spezia to Positano is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between La Spezia and Positano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Spezia and Positano. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Spezia 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 hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between La Spezia and Positano. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 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 La Spezia and Positano. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Spezia to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Bus station and Sorrento. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.

FlixBus and Marozzi VT run regular bus services between La Spezia and Positano. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Spezia 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 5m.

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 La Spezia and Positano. The distance is around 663km (412 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Spezia to Positano is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Spezia and Positano

Transport options from La Spezia to Positano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
5h 5m
€90($90)
5 times a day758km (471 miles)
Train to Genova Brignole, plane6h 30m
€180($180)
5 times a day810km (503 miles)
Train to Torino Lingotto, plane7h 5m
€90($90)
twice daily1,055km (656 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane7h 15m
€100($100)
every 4 hours955km (593 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane7h 20m
€100($100)
every 4 hours993km (617 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane7h 50m
€87($87)
every 4 hours1,038km (645 miles)
Train
6h 35m
€110($110)
hourly688km (427 miles)
Bus
11h 15m
€50($50)
once daily726km (451 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€100($100)
on demand663km (412 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