There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Positano by plane, ferry, train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)
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Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Naples Airport, ferry
best- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane LYS - NAP
- Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
6h 31m€117–325Bus via Naples
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Naples Metropark Central Parkingbus Itabus
21h 29m€87–174Train, ferry
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain Fr
- Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
11h 23m€171–391Drive 1,208 km
- Drive from Lyon to Positanocar 1,208 km
11h 56m€191–276Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Naples Airport, ferry
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane GVA - NAP
- Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
8h 21m€144–377Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Naples Airport, ferry
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain
- Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane TRN - NAP
- Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
9h 15m€116–362Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Fiumicino International Airport, train, ferry
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LYS - FCO
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napolitrain
- Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
8h 3m€134–362Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Napoli Centraletrain Fr
13h 26m€165–340Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Salernobus N580
22h 38m€107–172
Lyon to Positano by train, subway, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Positano is to bus via Naples which costs €85 - €180 and takes 21h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Positano is to fly and ferry which takes 6h 31m and costs €110 - €330.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Positano. However, there are services departing from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Positano Chiesa Nuova via Meta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Positano. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Meta via Torino Porta Susa and Napoli P. Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.
The distance between Lyon and Positano is 998 km. The road distance is 1208 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Positano without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 23m and costs €170 - €400.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Lyon to Positano, including transfers.
Lyon to Positano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station.
Lyon to Positano train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Positano is to bus via Naples which takes 21h 29m and costs €85 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €340 and takes 13h 26m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Positano, Italy?
Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Naples Metropark Central Parking once daily. Tickets cost €80–170 and the journey takes 18h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Positano Chiesa Nuova via Torino Porta Susa, Napoli Centrale, Napoli P. Garibaldi, Meta, and Meta in around 13h 26m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €65–220
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–220
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Naples Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €70–220
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Wednesday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45–200
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Naples Metropark Central Parking
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–170
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Positano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Naples Metropark Central Parking station.
Lyon to Positano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Torino Porta Susa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Positano is 1208 km. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Lyon to Positano.
There are 9517+ hotels available in Positano.




