How to travel from Positano to Cinque Terre, Italy
The distance between Positano and Cinque Terre is around 691km (430 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Positano to Cinque Terre by car, train, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cinque Terre → Positano if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Levanto.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€83($83)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Positano and Cinque Terre
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Positano to Cinque Terre by car, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €83 ($83) and will take around 5hrs.
The distance between Positano and Cinque Terre is around 691km (430 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 552km (343 miles)
It takes around 7h 5m to get from Positano and Cinque Terre by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Positano to Cinque Terre is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €83 ($83).
The cheapest way to travel between Positano and Cinque Terre, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €83 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Positano and Cinque Terre. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Levanto. instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Positano and Cinque Terre. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Levanto. instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Positano to Cinque Terre. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Levanto. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Cinque Terre is Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) which is approximately 72km (45 miles) from Cinque Terre. Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) and Parma Airport (PMF) (PMF) 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 Cinque Terre. The distance is around 691km (430 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Positano to Cinque Terre is to drive which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Positano and Cinque Terre
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 5hrs | €83($83) | every 4 hours | 734km (456 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), Train | 6h 25m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 930km (578 miles) |
| Fly to Turin (TRN), Train | 6h 55m | €90($90) | twice daily | 1,050km (653 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 7hrs | €85($85) | every 4 hours | 1,014km (630 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 6h 55m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 969km (602 miles) |
Drive | 7h 5m | €105($105) | on demand | 691km (430 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Positano and Cinque Terre
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Bus companies
Sellitto
Airports near Cinque Terre
The following major airports near Cinque Terre offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
- Distance
- 72km (45 miles) from Cinque Terre
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
- Distance
- 76km (47 miles) from Cinque Terre
Parma Airport (PMF)
- Distance
- 91km (56 miles) from Cinque Terre