How to travel from Positano to Livorno, Italy

The distance between Positano and Livorno is around 608km (378 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Positano to Livorno 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.

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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Meta then take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Livorno Centrale.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Roma then Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and then to Livorno Train Station.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Livorno Centrale.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
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Drive

Drive to Livorno.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance608km (378 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Positano and Livorno

There are several options for getting from Positano to Livorno by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Positano and Livorno is around 608km (378 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 473km (294 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Positano and Livorno by ferry and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Positano to Livorno is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Positano and Livorno, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Positano and Livorno. We recommend that you take the bus to Meta then take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Livorno Centrale. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Positano and Livorno. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Positano to Livorno. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Roma and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

Marozzi VT, Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and RegioJet run regular bus services between Positano and Livorno. Buses run twice a week and take around 11hrs 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 Livorno. We recommend that you take the bus to Meta then take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Livorno Centrale. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Livorno is Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Livorno. Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) 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 Livorno. The distance is around 608km (378 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Positano to Livorno is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €73 ($73).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Positano and Livorno

Transport options from Positano to Livorno
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 50m
€145($145)
every 4 hours1,256km (780 miles)
Bus to Meta, train and plane5h 50m
€120($120)
5 times a day835km (519 miles)
Bus
11hrs
€77($77)
twice a week674km (419 miles)
Ferry and Train
6h 10m
€73($73)
once daily655km (407 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€110($110)
on demand608km (378 miles)

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Airports near Livorno

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

PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Livorno
FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Livorno
BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Livorno