The distance between Positano and Como is around 762km (473 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Positano to Como by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Como → Positano if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Milan Malpensa (MXP).
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Take the bus to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi and then to Como.
There are several options for getting from Positano to Como by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €74 ($74).
The distance between Positano and Como is around 762km (473 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 731km (454 miles)
It takes around 15h 25m to get from Positano and Como by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Positano to Como is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €74 ($74).
The cheapest way to travel between Positano and Como, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Positano and Como. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Milan Malpensa (MXP). instead which will take 4h 5m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Positano and Como. It typically takes around 15h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Positano to Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sorrento and Napoli Piazza Garibaldi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 25m.
Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. and FlixBus run regular bus services between Positano and Como. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Positano to Como. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Milan Malpensa (MXP). instead which will take 4h 5m.
The closest major airport to Como is Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Como. Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Positano and Como. The distance is around 868km (540 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Positano to Como is to take the bus which takes, on average, 15h 25m and will usually cost around €59 ($59).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 5m | €74($74) | every 4 hours | 800km (497 miles) |
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane | 4h 5m | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 762km (473 miles) |
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane | 4h 35m | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 800km (497 miles) |
Plane and Train | 6hrs | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 842km (523 miles) |
Bus | 15h 25m | €59($59) | twice daily | 954km (593 miles) |
Drive | 8h 25m | €130($130) | on demand | 868km (540 miles) |
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The following major airports near Como offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.