How to travel from Matera to Positano, Italy

The distance between Matera and Positano is around 233km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Matera to Positano by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PositanoMatera if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Salerno.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno Piazza Montpellier Bus Station and then to Amalfi.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Drive

Drive to Positano.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance233km (145 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matera and Positano

There are several options for getting from Matera to Positano by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €4 ($4) and will take around 5h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).

The distance between Matera and Positano is around 233km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 179km (111 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Matera and Positano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matera to Positano is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Matera and Positano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €4 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Matera and Positano. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Matera to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ferrandina, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., Salerno and Pompei. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Trenitalia run train services between Matera and Positano. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 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 Matera and Positano. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Matera to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno Piazza Montpellier Bus Station, Salerno - Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi Stazione FS and Amalfi. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Autolinee Liscio, Marozzi VT, Sita Sud, ItaloTreno and Itabus run regular bus services between Matera and Positano. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matera to Positano. We recommend that you take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Matera and Positano. The distance is around 233km (145 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matera to Positano is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €73 ($73).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Matera and Positano

Transport options from Matera to Positano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 20m
€73($73)
twice daily268km (167 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
4h 35m
€22($22)
5 times a week243km (151 miles)
Bus via Salerno5h 5m
€4($4)
once daily241km (149 miles)
Bus via Salerno Piazza delle Concordia5h 45m
€4($4)
once daily236km (146 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€36($36)
on demand233km (145 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