The distance between Portofino and Positano is around 709km (441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Portofino 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.
👋 Also check out Positano → Portofino if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Milano Centrale then fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento.
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Take the train to Pisa Centrale then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Napoli Centrale.
Take the bus to Salerno.
There are several options for getting from Portofino to Positano by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 16h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €83 ($83).
The distance between Portofino and Positano is around 709km (441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 595km (370 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Portofino and Positano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Portofino to Positano is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx €83 ($83).
The cheapest way to travel between Portofino and Positano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Portofino and Positano. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Portofino to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Via Andrea Doria - P.zza Vitt. Veneto, Rapallo capolinea, Pisa Centrale, Firenze S.M.N., Napoli Centrale and Castellammare di Stabia. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Portofino and Positano. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Portofino and Positano. It typically takes around 16h 40m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Portofino to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Via Andrea Doria - P.zza Vitt. Veneto, Via Fiume Sotto Ponte F.S., Genova V.le Caviglia, Salerno and Amalfi. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 40m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Portofino and Positano. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 16h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portofino to Positano. We recommend that you fly from Genoa (GOA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento then take the bus to Positano Chiesa Nuova. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Portofino and Positano. The distance is around 729km (453 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portofino to Positano is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Milano Centrale, plane + 5 similar | 6h 35m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 906km (563 miles) |
Train to Milano Centrale, plane | 6h 40m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 944km (587 miles) |
Train and Plane | 7h 10m | €86($86) | every 4 hours | 989km (615 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 35m | €83($83) | every 2 hours | 709km (441 miles) |
Fly to Rome (FCO), train and bus | 7hrs | €170($170) | every 2 hours | 761km (473 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 45m | €85($85) | every 2 hours | 1,006km (625 miles) |
Train | 7h 25m | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 753km (468 miles) |
Bus | 16h 40m | €60($60) | 5 times a week | 929km (577 miles) |
Drive | 7h 10m | €110($110) | on demand | 729km (453 miles) |
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