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.
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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Take the train to Verona Porta Nuova then fly from Verona (VRN) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento.
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Take the train to Napoli Centrale.
Take the bus to Naples and then to Sorrento.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Verona Porta Nuova, plane + 4 similar | 5hrs | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 806km (501 miles) |
Train to Milano Centrale, plane | 5h 10m | €105($105) | every 4 hours | 906km (563 miles) |
Train to Milano Centrale, plane | 5h 15m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 944km (586 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 20m | €175($175) | every 4 hours | 672km (417 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 30m | €88($88) | every 4 hours | 807km (502 miles) |
Train | 5h 35m | €105($105) | every 4 hours | 664km (412 miles) |
Bus | 9h 30m | €44($44) | 6 times a week | 679km (422 miles) |
Drive | 6h 20m | €100($100) | on demand | 647km (402 miles) |
The following major airports near Positano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.