How to travel from Positano to Ostia, Italy

The distance between Positano and Ostia is around 289km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Positano to Ostia by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out OstiaPositano if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi and then to Roma Termini.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
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Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Lido di Ostia.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance289km (179 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Positano and Ostia

There are several options for getting from Positano to Ostia by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €44 ($44).

The distance between Positano and Ostia is around 289km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 221km (138 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Positano and Ostia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Positano to Ostia is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €44 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Positano and Ostia, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Positano and Ostia. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Positano to Ostia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Meta, Napoli P. Garibaldi, Roma Termini and Piramide. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Positano and Ostia. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Positano and Ostia. We recommend that you drive to Lido di Ostia. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Positano to Ostia. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi and then to Roma Termini. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Ostia is Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Ostia. Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) 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 Ostia. The distance is around 289km (179 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Positano to Ostia is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €39 ($39).

How do I get from Positano to Ostia

Compare travel optionsbetween Positano and Ostia

Transport options from Positano to Ostia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
€39($39)
every 4 hours291km (181 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 20m
€71($71)
hourly318km (198 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€44($44)
on demand289km (179 miles)

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Airports near Ostia

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

FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Ostia
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Ostia
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Ostia