How to travel from Positano to Ancona, Italy

The distance between Positano and Ancona is around 462km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Positano to Ancona by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Naples (NAP) to Ancona (AOI).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €665($665)
Operated byLufthansa+ 4 others

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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Ancona.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Roma Termini and then to Ancona.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Ancona.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance462km (287 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Positano and Ancona

There are several options for getting from Positano to Ancona by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €665 ($665).

The distance between Positano and Ancona is around 462km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 342km (213 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Positano and Ancona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Positano to Ancona is to fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €665 ($665).

The cheapest way to travel between Positano and Ancona, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Positano and Ancona. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Positano to Ancona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Meta, Napoli P. Garibaldi and Roma Termini. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Positano and Ancona. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Positano and Ancona. We recommend that you fly from Naples (NAP) to Ancona (AOI). instead which will take 4h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Positano and Ancona. Flights depart from Naples (NAP) and arrive at Ancona (AOI) - via Munich (MUC). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Positano to Ancona. There is however a flight that goes via Munich (MUC). This services will take at least 4h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Positano to Ancona typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Naples (NAP) and and arrive into Ancona (AOI).

The closest major airport to Ancona is Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI) (AOI) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Ancona. Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) 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 Positano and Ancona. The distance is around 462km (287 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Positano to Ancona is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €53 ($53).

How do I get from Positano to Ancona

Compare travel optionsbetween Positano and Ancona

Transport options from Positano to Ancona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 50m
€665($665)
every 4 hours1,463km (909 miles)
Fly to Verona (VRN), Train6h 15m
€125($125)
twice a week957km (594 miles)
Fly to Venice (VCE), train6h 30m
€105($105)
every 4 hours957km (595 miles)
Plane and Train7hrs
€155($155)
5 times a day560km (348 miles)
Train
6h 35m
€53($53)
5 times a day540km (336 miles)
Ferry and Train + 1 similar
6h 35m
€68($68)
once daily575km (357 miles)
Train and Bus9h 35m
€55($55)
twice daily615km (382 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€84($84)
on demand462km (287 miles)

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Airports near Ancona

The following major airports near Ancona offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

AOI
Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Ancona
RMI
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Ancona
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Ancona