How to travel from Trapani to Positano, Italy

The distance between Trapani and Positano is around 470km (292 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Trapani to Positano by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Trapani (TPS) to Rome Ciampino (CIA) then take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Bus, Train and Ferry

Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €79($79)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then Messina Piazza della Repubblica and then to Salerno.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Palermo Airport then take the train to Napoli Centrale.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Palermo Via Filippo Turati then take a ferry to Naples and then to Positano.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trapani and Positano

There are several options for getting from Trapani to Positano by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €72 ($72).

The distance between Trapani and Positano is around 470km (292 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 336km (209 miles)

It takes around 10h 10m to get from Trapani and Positano by bus, train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Trapani to Positano is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €72 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Trapani and Positano is to take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Trapani and Positano. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Airport then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento then take the bus to Positano Chiesa Nuova. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Trapani and Positano. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trapani to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Palermo Terminal Bus, Messina Piazza della Repubblica, Salerno and Amalfi. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.

Segesta Autolinee S.p.A., Sais Regional and FlixBus run regular bus services between Trapani and Positano. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trapani to Positano. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Airport then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento then take the bus to Positano Chiesa Nuova. instead which will take 4h 5m.

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 Trapani to Positano. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 10h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trapani to Positano is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 10m and will usually cost around €79 ($79).

How do I get from Trapani to Positano

Compare travel optionsbetween Trapani and Positano

Transport options from Trapani to Positano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
5h 10m
€140($140)
every 2 hours753km (468 miles)
Fly to Rome (FCO), train5h 10m
€165($165)
every 2 hours763km (474 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 5m
€72($72)
twice daily470km (292 miles)
Bus to Palermo Airport, plane and train6hrs
€95($95)
twice daily806km (501 miles)
Bus, Train and Ferry
10h 10m
€79($79)
5 times a week757km (470 miles)
Bus
12h 45m
€61($61)
5 times a week835km (519 miles)
Bus and Train
12h 55m
€115($115)
once daily830km (516 miles)
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar
14hrs
€100($100)
5 times a week493km (306 miles)
Bus to Palermo Via Filippo Turati, ferry14h 25m
€68($68)
twice a week502km (312 miles)
Car and Ferry
9hrs
€125($125)
hourly809km (503 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