How to travel from Olbia to Positano, Italy
The distance between Olbia and Positano is around 475km (295 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Olbia to Positano by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Positano → Olbia if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Olbia (OLB) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Piombino then take the train to Roma Termini and then to Napoli Centrale.
- Duration10h 30m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Civitavecchia then take the bus to Sorrento.
- Duration14h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€66($66)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Olbia and Positano
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Olbia to Positano by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Olbia and Positano is around 475km (295 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 421km (261 miles)
It takes around 10h 30m to get from Olbia and Positano by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Olbia to Positano is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Olbia and Positano is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Olbia and Positano. We recommend that you fly from Olbia (OLB) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento then take the bus to Positano Chiesa Nuova. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Olbia and Positano. We recommend that you fly from Olbia (OLB) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento then take the bus to Positano Chiesa Nuova. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Olbia to Positano. We recommend that you fly from Olbia (OLB) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento then take the bus to Positano Chiesa Nuova. instead which will take 3h 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Olbia to Positano. We recommend that you take a ferry to Piombino then take the train to Roma Termini and then to Napoli Centrale. instead which will take 10h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Olbia to Positano is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 30m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Olbia and Positano
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 5hrs | €120($120) | every 2 hours | 567km (352 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 45m | €100($100) | 4 times a day | 722km (449 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 3h 30m | €125($125) | every 2 hours | 475km (295 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 10h 30m | €145($145) | 6 times a week | 766km (476 miles) |
| Ferry to Civitavecchia, train | 12h 5m | €81($81) | once a week | 597km (371 miles) |
| Ferry to Civitavecchia, train | 12h 25m | €82($82) | once a week | 591km (367 miles) |
| Ferry to Piombino, train | 12h 40m | €105($105) | 6 times a week | 774km (481 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 14h 25m | €66($66) | once a week | 608km (378 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Olbia and Positano
Ferry operators
Moby S.p.A
Tirrenia
Grandi Navi Veloci
Bus companies
Marozzi VT
Airlines
Train operators
Airports near Positano
The following major airports near Positano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Naples International Airport (NAP)
- Distance
- 33km (20 miles) from Positano
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Distance
- 200km (124 miles) from Positano
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
- Distance
- 205km (127 miles) from Positano