How to travel from Messina to Positano, Italy

The distance between Messina and Positano is around 445km (277 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Messina to Positano by ferry, 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 Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €79($79)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the bus to Salerno Piazza delle Concordia.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Positano.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Messina and Positano

There are several options for getting from Messina to Positano by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Messina and Positano is around 445km (277 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 286km (178 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Messina and Positano by ferry and train.

The quickest way to get from Messina to Positano is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Positano is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Messina and Positano. We recommend that you take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Messina and Positano. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Messina to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno and Amalfi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Messina and Positano. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Messina to Positano. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento. instead which will take 5h 25m.

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 Messina to Positano. We recommend that you take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 4h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Positano is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Messina to Positano

Compare travel optionsbetween Messina and Positano

Transport options from Messina to Positano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 25m
€79($79)
every 2 hours557km (346 miles)
Bus
8h 10m
€33($33)
twice daily497km (309 miles)
Ferry and Bus
9h 10m
€45($45)
twice daily500km (310 miles)
Ferry and Train
4h 50m
€95($95)
5 times a day445km (277 miles)
Ferry and Car
5h 30m
€74($74)
hourly479km (297 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Messina and Positano

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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