How to travel from Positano to Imperia, Italy
The distance between Positano and Imperia is around 745km (463 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Positano to Imperia by ferry, 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 Imperia → 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 Imperia.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Savona and then to Imperia - Oneglia Piazza Dante.
- Duration13h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€51($51)
Multiple bus operators
Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Livorno Centrale then take the bus to Imperia Piazza Dante.
- Duration8h 25m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Positano and Imperia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Positano to Imperia by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).
The distance between Positano and Imperia is around 745km (463 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 658km (409 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Positano and Imperia by ferry, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Positano to Imperia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Positano and Imperia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Positano and Imperia. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Imperia. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Positano and Imperia. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Positano to Imperia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Amalfi, Salerno, Savona and Savona. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 25m.
FlixBus and Lirosi Linee run regular bus services between Positano and Imperia. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 13h 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 Imperia. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Imperia. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Imperia is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 93km (58 miles) from Imperia. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) 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 Imperia. The distance is around 864km (537 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Positano to Imperia is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Positano and Imperia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 55m | €110($110) | every 4 hours | 745km (463 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 50m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 955km (593 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), train | 7h 25m | €74($74) | every 4 hours | 1,039km (645 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 15m | €64($64) | every 4 hours | 794km (493 miles) |
| Bus to Meta, train and plane | 6h 45m | €90($90) | twice daily | 998km (620 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 7h 20m | €84($84) | every 4 hours | 994km (617 miles) |
Bus | 13h 25m | €51($51) | 3 times a week | 927km (576 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 8h 25m | €105($105) | twice a week | 947km (588 miles) |
Drive | 8h 35m | €155($155) | on demand | 864km (537 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Positano and Imperia
Ferry operators
Alicost
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Bus companies
Marino Autolinee
Lirosi Linee
TerraVision IT
Airports near Imperia
The following major airports near Imperia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Imperia
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
- Distance
- 197km (123 miles) from Imperia
Linate Airport (LIN)
- Distance
- 201km (125 miles) from Imperia