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.
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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Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento.
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Take the bus to Salerno.
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the bus to Salerno Piazza delle Concordia.
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Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno.
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Positano.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 5h 25m | €79($79) | every 2 hours | 557km (346 miles) |
Bus | 8h 10m | €33($33) | twice daily | 497km (309 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 9h 10m | €45($45) | twice daily | 500km (310 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 4h 50m | €95($95) | 5 times a day | 445km (277 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 5h 30m | €74($74) | hourly | 479km (297 miles) |
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The following major airports near Positano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.