How to travel from Udine to Positano, Italy

The distance between Udine and Positano is around 664km (413 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Udine to Positano by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Trieste (TRS) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Venezia Mestre and then to Napoli Centrale.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
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Drive

Drive to Positano.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance887km (551 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Udine and Positano

There are several options for getting from Udine to Positano by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Udine and Positano is around 664km (413 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 613km (381 miles)

It takes around 8h 35m to get from Udine and Positano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Udine to Positano is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Udine and Positano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Udine and Positano. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Udine to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Venezia Mestre, Napoli Centrale and Castellammare di Stabia. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

Trenitalia, Railjet and ItaloTreno run train services between Udine and Positano. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 35m, 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 Udine and Positano. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Udine to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Bus station and Sorrento. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.

FlixBus and Marozzi VT run regular bus services between Udine and Positano. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 13h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Udine to Positano. We recommend that you fly from Trieste (TRS) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento then take the bus to Positano Chiesa Nuova. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Udine and Positano. The distance is around 887km (551 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Udine to Positano is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Udine and Positano

Transport options from Udine to Positano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
5h 35m
€165($165)
every 2 hours813km (505 miles)
Train and Plane7hrs
€105($105)
every 2 hours891km (554 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 15m
€105($105)
every 2 hours664km (413 miles)
Train
8h 35m
€130($130)
every 4 hours897km (557 miles)
Bus
13h 40m
€62($62)
every 20 mins957km (595 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€135($135)
on demand887km (551 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