How to get from Naples to Positano
- 33 km as the crow flies
- 7 ferry departures a day with NLG, Positano Jet, Alicost
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 23 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Naples to Positano: train, bus. The two cities are about 33 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 23 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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33 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €7Reading date not recorded | 2h 20m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €6Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 2h 05m1 transfer | See Bus details |
| Ferry | €23Reading date not recorded | 2h 20m1 transfer | See Ferry details |
- Train€7Reading date not recorded2h 20m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€6Omio catalogue, Oct 102h 05m · 1 transferSee Bus details
- Ferry€23Reading date not recorded2h 20m · 1 transferSee Ferry details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Naples to Positano: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Naples → SorrentotrainEAV Circumvesuviana·1h 10m
- 2Sorrento → PositanobusSITA Sud·50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Naples to Positano
NLG, Positano Jet, Alicost runs 7 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:35 and the last at 17:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| NLG, Positano Jet, Alicostferry | 7 | 08:35 | 17:40 |
| Instazionebus | 2 | 08:55 | 09:55 |
| Lucibello / Alicost / NLGferry | 12 | — | — |
All departuresNLG, Positano Jet, Alicost
- 08:35
- 10:00
- 10:45
- 14:05
- 14:40
- 15:35
- 17:40
All departuresInstazione
- 08:55
- 09:55
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with EAV Circumvesuviana, SITA Sud, Airport shuttle bus, NLG / Alilauro / Alicost / Lucibello; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Naples to Positano works
Start with a EAV Circumvesuviana train from Naples to Sorrento, about 1h 10m. Transfer in Sorrento and continue by SITA Sud bus on to Positano (50 min). In total it's roughly €7 over 2h 20m, 1 transfer.
Naples to Positano: common questions
When is the first ferry from Naples to Positano?
The first ferry with NLG, Positano Jet, Alicost leaves at 08:35 and the last at 17:40, according to the published timetable.
How many ferry departures a day are there from Naples to Positano?
7 a day with NLG, Positano Jet, Alicost, between 08:35 and 17:40.
When is the first bus from Naples to Positano?
The first bus with Instazione leaves at 08:55 and the last at 09:55, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Naples to Positano?
2 a day with Instazione, between 08:55 and 09:55.
Is there a train from Naples to Positano?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Positano from Naples?
About 33 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Naples to Positano?
On this route you travel with EAV Circumvesuviana, SITA Sud, Airport shuttle bus, NLG / Alilauro / Alicost / Lucibello.
What is the cheapest way to get from Naples to Positano?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: EAV Circumvesuviana, SITA Sud
Route calculated: 23 Sep 2026