There are 11 ways to get from Cinque Terre to Positano by train, ferry, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, ferry
best- Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fb / ...
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain
- Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
7h 50m€98–216Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
- Take the bus from Firenze - Piazzale Montelungo to Napoli, Autostazione Metroparkbus
- Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain 0
12h 41m€51–79Drive 684.8 km
- Drive from Cinque Terre to Positanocar 684.8 km
7h 2m€111–160Train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly to Naples Airport, ferry
- Take the train from Levanto to Genova Brignoletrain
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane GOA - NAP
- Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
6h 56m€78–286Train
- Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fb / ...
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain 0
8h 27m€71–169Bus
- Take the bus from La Spezia to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus N1508 / ...
- Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Sant'Agnellobus 1563
15h 1m€56–91Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Naples Airport, ferry
- Take the train from Levanto to Paviatrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane LIN - NAP
- Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
9h 3m€107–314Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Naples Airport, ferry
- Take the train from Levanto to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane BGY - NAP
- Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
9h 31m€103–364Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Naples Airport, ferry
- Take the train from Levanto to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane MXP - NAP
- Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
9h 50m€78–287Train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train, ferry
- Take the train from Levanto to Genova Brignoletrain
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane GOA - FCO
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain
- Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
8h 15m€107–302Train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly to Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport, ferry
- Take the train from Levanto to Genova Brignoletrain
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport (QSR)plane GOA - QSR
- Take the ferry from Port of Salerno to Port of Positanoferry
9h 4m€99–403
Cinque Terre to Positano by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cinque Terre to Positano is to train and bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 12h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Cinque Terre to Positano is to train and fly and ferry which takes 6h 56m and costs €75 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Cinque Terre to Positano. However, there are services departing from La Spezia and arriving at Positano Chiesa Nuova via La Spezia, Napoli P.zza Garibaldi and Sant'Agnello. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Cinque Terre to Positano. However, there are services departing from Corniglia and arriving at Sorrento via La Spezia Centrale, Roma Termini and Napoli P. Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Cinque Terre and Positano is 689 km. The road distance is 684.8 km.
The best way to get from Cinque Terre to Positano without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 50m and costs €95 - €220.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Cinque Terre to Positano, including transfers.
Cinque Terre to Positano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Spezia station.
Cinque Terre to Positano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from La Spezia Centrale station.
The best way to get from Cinque Terre to Positano is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 15h 1m.
What companies run services between Cinque Terre, Italy and Positano, Italy?
You can take a train from Corniglia to Positano Chiesa Nuova via La Spezia Centrale, Roma Termini, Napoli Centrale, Napoli P. Garibaldi, Sorrento, and Sorrento in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Corniglia to Positano Chiesa Nuova via La Spezia Centrale, La Spezia, Mazzetta, La Spezia, Napoli P.zza Garibaldi, and Sant'Agnello in around 15h 1m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–160
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from La Spezia Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from La Spezia Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39081/969167
- [email protected]
- Website
- TTI Leonettibus SRL
Bus from Firenze - Piazzale Montelungo to Napoli, Autostazione Metropark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- TTI Leonettibus SRL
- Phone
- (+39)081.552.07.63
- [email protected]
- Website
- Navigazione Libera del Golfo
Ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positano
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Navigazione Libera del Golfo
Ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positano
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Navigazione Libera del Golfo
Ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positano
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Navigazione Libera del Golfo
Ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positano
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Navigazione Libera del Golfo
Ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positano
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Navigazione Libera del Golfo
Ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positano
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Navigazione Libera del Golfo
Ferry from Port of Salerno to Port of Positano
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Navigazione Libera del Golfo
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Booking & Getting There
Cinque Terre to Positano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Napoli P.zza Garibaldi station.
Cinque Terre to Positano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cinque Terre to Positano is 685 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Cinque Terre to Positano.
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