How to travel from Pescara to Positano, Italy

The distance between Pescara and Positano is around 290km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Pescara to Positano by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PositanoPescara if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Foggia and then to Caserta.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina and then to Positano.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Drive

Drive to Positano.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance290km (180 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pescara and Positano

There are several options for getting from Pescara to Positano by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).

The distance between Pescara and Positano is around 290km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 206km (128 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Pescara and Positano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pescara to Positano is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €53 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Pescara and Positano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pescara and Positano. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pescara to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Foggia, Caserta, Napoli Centrale and Castellammare di Stabia. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Pescara and Positano. Trains depart every 4 hours 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 Pescara and Positano. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pescara to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Prontobus, FlixBus, Itabus and Marozzi VT run regular bus services between Pescara and Positano. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pescara to Positano. We recommend that you take the train to Foggia and then to Caserta. instead which will take 5h 35m.

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 Pescara and Positano. The distance is around 290km (180 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pescara to Positano is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €74 ($74).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pescara and Positano

Transport options from Pescara to Positano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 35m
€74($74)
every 4 hours418km (260 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
€52($52)
5 times a week489km (304 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€53($53)
on demand290km (180 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