The distance between Naples and Positano is around 54km (34 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 57min.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Naples to Positano by ferry, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take a ferry to Positano.
Alilauro S.p.A.
+ 1 othersTake a taxi to Positano.
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+ 3 othersThere are several options for getting from Naples to Positano by ferry, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 57min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).
The distance between Naples and Positano is around 54km (34 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 30km (19 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Naples and Positano by ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 57min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Naples to Positano is to take a taxi which takes around 57min and will set you back approx €85 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Naples and Positano, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Naples and Positano. We recommend that you take a taxi to Positano. instead which will take 57min.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naples and Positano. We recommend that you take a taxi to Positano. instead which will take 57min.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Naples and Positano. The ferry typically takes around 1h 50m and departs once daily.
Alilauro S.p.A. and Navigazione Libera del Golfo run the ferry services between Naples and Positano. Ferries run once daily and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naples to Positano. We recommend that you take a ferry to Positano. instead which will take 1h 50m.
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 Naples and Positano. The distance is around 54km (34 miles) by road and it will take around 57min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naples to Positano is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry | 1h 50m | €40($40) | once daily | 69km (43 miles) |
Taxi | 57min | €85($85) | on demand | 54km (34 miles) |
Drive | 57min | €9($9) | on demand | 54km (34 miles) |
Alilauro S.p.A.
Navigazione Libera del Golfo
Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
The following major airports near Positano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.