How to travel from Marsala to Positano, Italy

The distance between Marsala and Positano is around 515km (320 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Marsala to Positano by bus, train, ferry, 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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Fly to Rome Ciampino (CIA), train

Fly from Trapani (TPS) to Rome Ciampino (CIA) then take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

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Bus, Train and Ferry

Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €79($79)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then Messina Piazza della Repubblica and then to Salerno.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Piraineto and then to Napoli Centrale.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then take a ferry to Salerno and then to Positano.

  • Duration15h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Positano.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marsala and Positano

There are several options for getting from Marsala to Positano by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Marsala and Positano is around 515km (320 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 361km (224 miles)

It takes around 10h 60m to get from Marsala and Positano by bus, train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Marsala to Positano is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Marsala and Positano is to take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marsala and Positano. It typically takes around 14h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marsala to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Piraineto, Palermo Centrale, Napoli Centrale and Castellammare di Stabia. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 20m.

Trenitalia run train services between Marsala and Positano. Trains depart once daily and will take around 14h 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 Marsala and Positano. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marsala to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Palermo Terminal Bus, Messina Piazza della Repubblica, Salerno and Amalfi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.

Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Sais Regional and FlixBus run regular bus services between Marsala and Positano. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marsala to Positano. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Airport then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Marsala to Positano. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 10h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marsala to Positano is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 60m and will usually cost around €79 ($79).

How do I get from Marsala to Positano

Compare travel optionsbetween Marsala and Positano

Transport options from Marsala to Positano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Rome Ciampino (CIA), train + 4 similar
5h 10m
€140($140)
every 2 hours751km (467 miles)
Fly to Rome (FCO), train5h 10m
€160($160)
every 2 hours762km (473 miles)
Plane and Train5h 25m
€125($125)
every 2 hours1,627km (1,011 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 55m
€70($70)
every 3 hours515km (320 miles)
Bus to Palermo Airport, plane and train6h 45m
€95($95)
every 3 hours851km (529 miles)
Bus, Train and Ferry
10h 60m
€79($79)
5 times a day807km (502 miles)
Bus
13h 30m
€61($61)
twice daily885km (550 miles)
Train
14h 20m
€115($115)
once daily872km (542 miles)
Bus and Ferry
15h 30m
€70($70)
twice a week559km (347 miles)
Car and Ferry
9h 25m
€125($125)
hourly827km (514 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