How to travel from Modena to Positano, Italy

The distance between Modena and Positano is around 647km (402 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Modena 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 to Verona Porta Nuova, plane

Take the train to Verona Porta Nuova then fly from Verona (VRN) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train

Take the train to Napoli Centrale.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Naples and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Drive

Drive to Positano.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance647km (402 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Modena and Positano

There are several options for getting from Modena to Positano by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Modena and Positano is around 647km (402 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 533km (331 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Modena and Positano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Modena to Positano is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Modena and Positano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Modena and Positano. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Modena to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale, Napoli Centrale and Castellammare di Stabia. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Modena and Positano. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Modena and Positano. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Modena to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Naples and Sorrento. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

FlixBus and Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. run regular bus services between Modena and Positano. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Modena to Positano. We recommend that you take the train to Venezia Mestre then fly from Venice (VCE) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento. instead which will take 5h 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 Modena and Positano. The distance is around 647km (402 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Modena to Positano is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Modena and Positano

Transport options from Modena to Positano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Verona Porta Nuova, plane + 4 similar
5hrs
€100($100)
every 4 hours806km (501 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane5h 10m
€105($105)
every 4 hours906km (563 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane5h 15m
€100($100)
every 4 hours944km (586 miles)
Plane and Train5h 20m
€175($175)
every 4 hours672km (417 miles)
Train and Plane5h 30m
€88($88)
every 4 hours807km (502 miles)
Train
5h 35m
€105($105)
every 4 hours664km (412 miles)
Bus
9h 30m
€44($44)
6 times a week679km (422 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€100($100)
on demand647km (402 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