The distance between Vernazza and Positano is around 688km (428 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Vernazza to Positano by train, car, plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Genova Brignole then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri and then to Positano.
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Take the train to Roma Tiburtina and then to Napoli Centrale.
There are several options for getting from Vernazza to Positano by train, car, plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Vernazza and Positano is around 688km (428 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 554km (345 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Vernazza and Positano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Vernazza to Positano is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Vernazza and Positano, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Vernazza and Positano. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Vernazza to Positano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Spezia Centrale, Roma Tiburtina, Napoli Centrale and Castellammare di Stabia. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Vernazza and Positano. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Vernazza and Positano. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Brignole then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri and then to Positano. instead which will take 4h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vernazza to Positano. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Brignole then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri and then to Positano. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Vernazza and Positano. The distance is around 688km (428 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vernazza to Positano is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Plane and Ferry + 5 similar | 4h 40m | €145($145) | every 20 mins | 739km (459 miles) |
Train to Genova Brignole, plane and ferry | 6hrs | €180($180) | every 20 mins | 786km (488 miles) |
Train to Milano Centrale, plane and ferry | 6h 20m | €135($135) | every 20 mins | 936km (581 miles) |
Train to Milano Centrale, plane and ferry | 6h 50m | €105($105) | every 20 mins | 1,020km (633 miles) |
Train to Torino Porta Nuova, plane and ferry | 7hrs | €140($140) | once daily | 1,062km (660 miles) |
Train, Bus, Plane and Ferry | 6h 45m | €115($115) | every 20 mins | 974km (605 miles) |
Train | 6h 10m | €95($95) | twice daily | 697km (433 miles) |
Drive | 6h 60m | €125($125) | on demand | 688km (428 miles) |
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