How to travel from Syracuse to Positano, Italy

The distance between Syracuse and Positano is around 512km (318 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Syracuse to Positano by train, ferry, 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, Plane and Ferry

Take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri and then to Positano.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Napoli Centrale.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno Piazza delle Concordia.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
Operated byItabus+ 1 others
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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Catania Piazza Borsellino then take a ferry to Salerno and then to Positano.

  • Duration15h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno then take a ferry to Positano.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Positano.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Syracuse and Positano

There are several options for getting from Syracuse to Positano by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Syracuse and Positano is around 512km (318 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 402km (250 miles)

It takes around 10h 30m to get from Syracuse and Positano by train.

The quickest way to get from Syracuse to Positano is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Syracuse and Positano is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Syracuse and Positano. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Syracuse to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli Centrale and Castellammare di Stabia. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

Trenitalia run train services between Syracuse and Positano. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Syracuse and Positano. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Syracuse to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno Piazza delle Concordia and Amalfi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 35m.

Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Syracuse and Positano. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Syracuse to Positano. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri and then to Positano. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Syracuse to Positano. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale. instead which will take 10h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Syracuse to Positano is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 30m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

How do I get from Syracuse to Positano

Compare travel optionsbetween Syracuse and Positano

Transport options from Syracuse to Positano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Ferry + 2 similar
3h 50m
€100($100)
every 20 mins512km (318 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry7h 55m
€240($240)
every 20 mins1,982km (1,232 miles)
Bus, Plane, Train and Ferry5h 45m
€120($120)
every 20 mins904km (562 miles)
Train
10h 30m
€90($90)
once daily667km (415 miles)
Bus
11h 35m
€28($28)
twice daily674km (419 miles)
Bus and Ferry
15h 25m
€95($95)
once daily569km (353 miles)
Train and Ferry
8hrs
€75($75)
once daily590km (366 miles)
Car and Ferry
7h 15m
€100($100)
hourly636km (395 miles)

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Airports near Positano

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

NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Positano
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
200km (124 miles) from Positano
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
205km (127 miles) from Positano