How to travel from Taranto to Positano, Italy

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.

4 routes found

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.

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Train

Take the train to Salerno.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno Piazza Montpellier and then to Amalfi.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Positano.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance297km (185 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taranto and Positano

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Taranto and Positano

Transport options from Taranto to Positano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 45m
€68($68)
twice daily319km (199 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 40m
€34($34)
twice daily301km (187 miles)
Bus to Salerno6h 20m
€4($4)
once daily310km (193 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€54($54)
on demand297km (185 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