How to travel from Pompei to Positano, Italy
The distance between Pompei and Positano is around 33km (21 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 42min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Pompei to Positano by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Positano → Pompei if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Bus
Take the train to Sorrento then take the bus to Positano Chiesa Nuova.
- Duration1h 25m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost€7($7)
Multiple operators
Taxi
Take a taxi to Positano.
- Duration42min
- Departson demand
- Typical cost€55($55)
RTLA Partenope Srl
+ 6 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Pompei and Positano
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Pompei to Positano by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €7 ($7) and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 42min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).
The distance between Pompei and Positano is around 33km (21 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 13km (8 miles)
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Pompei and Positano by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 42min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Pompei to Positano is to take a taxi which takes around 42min and will set you back approx €55 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Pompei and Positano, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Pompei and Positano. We recommend that you take a taxi to Positano. instead which will take 42min.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Pompei and Positano. We recommend that you take a taxi to Positano. instead which will take 42min.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pompei to Positano. We recommend that you take the train to Sorrento then take the bus to Positano Chiesa Nuova. instead which will take 1h 25m.
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 Pompei and Positano. The distance is around 33km (21 miles) by road and it will take around 42min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pompei to Positano is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €7 ($7).
Compare travel optionsbetween Pompei and Positano
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Bus | 1h 25m | €7($7) | every 2 hours | 40km (25 miles) |
Taxi | 42min | €55($55) | on demand | 33km (21 miles) |
Drive | 42min | €5($5) | on demand | 33km (21 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Pompei and Positano
Train operators
Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
Bus companies
Sita Sud
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