How to travel from Positano to Monte Isola, Italy
The distance between Positano and Monte Isola is around 732km (455 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Positano to Monte Isola by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Monte Isola → Positano if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Sale Marasino then take a ferry to Carzano.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Verona Porta Nuova then Brescia and then to Sale Marasino then take a ferry to Carzano.
- Duration7h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€89($89)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Brescia Via Solferino then take a ferry to Carzano.
- Duration12hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€77($77)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Positano and Monte Isola
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Positano to Monte Isola by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Positano and Monte Isola is around 732km (455 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 669km (416 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Positano and Monte Isola by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Positano to Monte Isola is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Positano and Monte Isola is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Positano and Monte Isola. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Sale Marasino then take a ferry to Carzano. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Positano and Monte Isola. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Sale Marasino then take a ferry to Carzano. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Positano to Monte Isola. We recommend that you take the bus to Meta then take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Milan Bergamo (BGY) then take the train to Sale Marasino then take a ferry to Carzano. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Monte Isola is Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Monte Isola. Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) and Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Positano to Monte Isola. We recommend that you take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Verona Porta Nuova then Brescia and then to Sale Marasino then take a ferry to Carzano. instead which will take 7h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Positano to Monte Isola is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €89 ($89).
Compare travel optionsbetween Positano and Monte Isola
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 4 similar | 4h 55m | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 732km (455 miles) |
| Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane and ferry | 5hrs | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 840km (522 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 5h 40m | €70($70) | every 4 hours | 924km (574 miles) |
| Bus, Train, Plane and Ferry | 5h 10m | €86($86) | every 4 hours | 800km (497 miles) |
| Bus to Meta, train, plane and ferry | 5h 55m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 821km (510 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 7h 15m | €89($89) | once daily | 860km (534 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 7h 55m | €83($83) | once daily | 959km (596 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 14h 15m | €42($42) | every 4 hours | 858km (533 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 12hrs | €77($77) | once daily | 937km (582 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Positano and Monte Isola
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Ferry operators
Alicost
Navigazione Lago d'Iseo
Bus companies
Marino Autolinee
Airports near Monte Isola
The following major airports near Monte Isola offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Monte Isola
Linate Airport (LIN)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Monte Isola
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
- Distance
- 73km (46 miles) from Monte Isola