The distance between Potenza and Positano is around 144km (90 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Potenza to Positano by train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Positano → Potenza if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Salerno.
Take the bus to Salerno - Piazza della Concordia and then to Amalfi.
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Take the train to Salerno then take the bus to Amalfi then take a ferry to Positano.
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There are several options for getting from Potenza to Positano by train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €4 ($4) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €27 ($27).
The distance between Potenza and Positano is around 144km (90 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 111km (69 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Potenza and Positano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Potenza to Positano is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €27 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Potenza and Positano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €4 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Potenza and Positano. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Potenza to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salerno and Pompei. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
Trenitalia run train services between Potenza and Positano. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Potenza and Positano. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Potenza to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno - Piazza della Concordia and Amalfi. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
Autolinee Liscio, Sita Sud, ItaloTreno and Marozzi VT run regular bus services between Potenza and Positano. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Potenza to Positano. We recommend that you take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Positano is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Positano. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Potenza and Positano. The distance is around 146km (91 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Potenza to Positano is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €57 ($57).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3hrs | €57($57) | every 4 hours | 169km (105 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 20m | €13($13) | every 20 mins | 167km (104 miles) |
Bus via Salerno | 3h 25m | €4($4) | twice daily | 144km (90 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 3h 35m | €21($21) | every 4 hours | 146km (91 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | €27($27) | on demand | 146km (91 miles) |
Autolinee Liscio
Sita Sud
Marozzi VT
Travelmar
Lucibello Positano
Navigazione Libera del Golfo
Alicost
The following major airports near Positano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.