The distance between Taranto and Positano is around 297km (185 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Taranto to Positano 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 Positano → Taranto if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Salerno.
Take the bus to Salerno Piazza Montpellier and then to Amalfi.
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There are several options for getting from Taranto to Positano by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €4 ($4) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).
The distance between Taranto and Positano is around 297km (185 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 234km (145 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Taranto and Positano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Taranto to Positano is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €54 ($54).
The cheapest way to travel between Taranto 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 Taranto and Positano. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Taranto to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salerno and Pompei. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
Trenitalia run train services between Taranto and Positano. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Taranto and Positano. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Taranto to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno Piazza Montpellier, Salerno - Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi Stazione FS and Amalfi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
Miccolis Spa, Marino Autolinee, Sita Sud and ItaloTreno run regular bus services between Taranto and Positano. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taranto to Positano. We recommend that you take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 4h 45m.
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 Taranto and Positano. The distance is around 297km (185 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taranto to Positano is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €68 ($68).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 45m | €68($68) | twice daily | 319km (199 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 40m | €34($34) | twice daily | 301km (187 miles) |
Bus to Salerno | 6h 20m | €4($4) | once daily | 310km (193 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | €54($54) | on demand | 297km (185 miles) |
Miccolis Spa
Marino Autolinee
Sita Sud
The following major airports near Positano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.