How to travel from Vernazza to Positano, Italy

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.

8 routes found

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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Train, Plane and Ferry

Take the train to Genova Brignole then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri and then to Positano.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train

Take the train to Roma Tiburtina and then to Napoli Centrale.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Drive

Drive to Positano.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance688km (428 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vernazza and Positano

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vernazza and Positano

Transport options from Vernazza to Positano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Ferry + 5 similar
4h 40m
€145($145)
every 20 mins739km (459 miles)
Train to Genova Brignole, plane and ferry6hrs
€180($180)
every 20 mins786km (488 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane and ferry6h 20m
€135($135)
every 20 mins936km (581 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane and ferry6h 50m
€105($105)
every 20 mins1,020km (633 miles)
Train to Torino Porta Nuova, plane and ferry7hrs
€140($140)
once daily1,062km (660 miles)
Train, Bus, Plane and Ferry6h 45m
€115($115)
every 20 mins974km (605 miles)
Train
6h 10m
€95($95)
twice daily697km (433 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
€125($125)
on demand688km (428 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