How to travel from Positano to Como, Italy

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.

6 routes found

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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Milan Malpensa (MXP).

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
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Bus

Take the bus to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi and then to Como.

  • Duration15h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Drive

Drive to Como.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance868km (540 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Positano and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Positano to Como

Compare travel optionsbetween Positano and Como

Transport options from Positano to Como
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 5m
€74($74)
every 4 hours800km (497 miles)
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane4h 5m
€120($120)
every 4 hours762km (473 miles)
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane4h 35m
€120($120)
every 4 hours800km (497 miles)
Plane and Train6hrs
€130($130)
every 4 hours842km (523 miles)
Bus
15h 25m
€59($59)
twice daily954km (593 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€130($130)
on demand868km (540 miles)

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Airports near Como

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

MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Como
BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
52km (33 miles) from Como
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Como