How to get from Rome to Positano
- 217 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus + train, 5h
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We compared the ways to travel from Rome to Positano. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h by bus, train, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 217 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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217 km
Rome to Positano: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Roma → Naplesbus
FlixBus·2h 20m - 2Naples → SorrentotrainEAV Circumvesuviana·1h 10m
- 3Sorrento → PositanobusSITA Sud·50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Ticket prices on this route
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Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, EAV Circumvesuviana, SITA Sud; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rome to Positano works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Roma to Naples, about 2h 20m. Transfer in Naples and continue by EAV Circumvesuviana train on to Sorrento (1h 10m). Transfer in Sorrento and continue by SITA Sud bus on to Positano (50 min). In total it's roughly €18 over 5h, 2 transfers.
Rome to Positano: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rome to Positano?
The most useful route takes about 5h by bus, train, 2 transfers.
Is there a bus from Rome to Positano?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from Rome 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 Rome?
About 217 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rome to Positano cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €18. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Rome to Positano?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, EAV Circumvesuviana, SITA Sud.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rome 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: FlixBus, EAV Circumvesuviana, SITA Sud
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026