How to travel from Mantua to Positano, Italy

The distance between Mantua and Positano is around 691km (430 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Mantua 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 Milano Rogoredo then fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Drive

Drive to Positano.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance714km (444 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mantua and Positano

There are several options for getting from Mantua to Positano by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €86 ($86).

The distance between Mantua and Positano is around 691km (430 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 586km (364 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Mantua and Positano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mantua to Positano is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €86 ($86).

The cheapest way to travel between Mantua and Positano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mantua and Positano. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mantua to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N., Napoli Centrale and Castellammare di Stabia. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Mantua and Positano. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 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 Mantua and Positano. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mantua to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Bus station and Sorrento. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.

FlixBus and Marozzi VT run regular bus services between Mantua and Positano. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mantua to Positano. We recommend that you take the train to Verona Porta Nuova then fly from Verona (VRN) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento then take the bus to Positano Chiesa Nuova. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Mantua and Positano. The distance is around 714km (444 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mantua to Positano is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mantua and Positano

Transport options from Mantua to Positano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
5h 40m
€89($89)
every 3 hours870km (541 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane5h 60m
€95($95)
every 3 hours916km (569 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane6h 30m
€79($79)
every 3 hours962km (597 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 30m
€86($86)
every 4 hours691km (430 miles)
Train to Verona Porta Nuova, plane and bus5h 30m
€85($85)
every 4 hours766km (476 miles)
Train
6h 10m
€110($110)
once daily725km (450 miles)
Bus
10h 55m
€52($52)
twice daily763km (474 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€110($110)
on demand714km (444 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