How to travel from Positano to Milan, Italy

The distance between Positano and Milan is around 713km (443 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Positano to Milan 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 Linate (LIN).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
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Bus

Take the bus to Milan.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Milan.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance817km (508 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Positano and Milan

There are several options for getting from Positano to Milan by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).

The distance between Positano and Milan is around 713km (443 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 688km (428 miles)

It takes around 15hrs to get from Positano and Milan by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Positano to Milan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Positano and Milan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Positano and Milan. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Milan Linate (LIN). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Positano and Milan. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Positano to Milan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Amalfi, Salerno and Milan. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 15hrs.

FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Positano and Milan. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 15hrs 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 Milan. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Milan Linate (LIN). instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Milan is Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Milan. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) 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 Milan. The distance is around 817km (508 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Positano to Milan is to take the bus which takes, on average, 15hrs and will usually cost around €53 ($53).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Positano and Milan

Transport options from Positano to Milan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 25m
€73($73)
every 4 hours713km (443 miles)
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, Fly3h 50m
€73($73)
every 4 hours798km (496 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 55m
€78($78)
every 4 hours753km (468 miles)
Bus
15hrs
€53($53)
4 times a day938km (583 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€125($125)
on demand817km (508 miles)

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Airports near Milan

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

LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Milan
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Milan
BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Milan