There are 9 ways to get from Positano to Lake Maggiore by ferry, train, 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.
Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Naples Beverelloferry
- Take the train from Napoli to Milano Rogoredotrain
- Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varesetrain S5 / ...
8h 8m€138–302Ferry to Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Port of Salernoferry
- Fly from Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport (QSR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane QSR - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
8h 20m€50–263Bus
- Take the bus from Salerno to Bellinzonabus
13h 38m€104–143Drive 902.9 km
- Drive from Positano to Stresacar 902.9 km
8h 43m€143–207Ferry to Naples Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Naples Beverelloferry
- Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane NAP - LIN
- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Laveno Mombello Lagotrain
6h 54m€89–264Train
- Take the train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibalditrain 0
- Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
9h 57m€127–401Train, bus
- Take the train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibalditrain 0
- Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Saronnobus 518
- Take the train from Saronno to Laveno Mombello Lagotrain Re1 / ...
17h 40m€76–187Ferry to Naples Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Naples Beverelloferry
- Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane NAP - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
6h 52m€54–270Ferry to Naples Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
- Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Naples Beverelloferry
- Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane NAP - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Stresatrain
7h 30m€102–377
Positano to Lake Maggiore by ferry, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Positano to Lake Maggiore is to train and bus which costs €75 - €190 and takes 17h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Positano to Lake Maggiore is to ferry and fly and train which takes 6h 52m and costs €50 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Positano to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Positano Sponda and arriving at Locarno, Piazza Stazione via Amalfi, Salerno and Bellinzona, Piazza Orico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Positano to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Sorrento and arriving at Locarno via Napoli Centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between Positano and Lake Maggiore is 915 km. The road distance is 902.9 km.
The best way to get from Positano to Lake Maggiore without a car is to ferry and train which takes 8h 8m and costs €130 - €310.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Positano to Lake Maggiore, including transfers.
Positano to Lake Maggiore bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Salerno station.
Positano to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., depart from Sorrento station.
The best way to get from Positano to Lake Maggiore is to bus which takes 13h 38m and costs €100 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €410 and takes 9h 57m.
What companies run services between Positano, Italy and Lake Maggiore, Italy?
Onebus operates a bus from Salerno to Bellinzona once a week. Tickets cost €95–130 and the journey takes 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Positano Chiesa Nuova to Locarno via Sorrento, Sorrento, Napoli P. Garibaldi, Napoli Centrale, and Milano Centrale in around 9h 57m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Naples Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–160
Flights from Naples Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €24–160
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Napoli to Milano Rogoredo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–190
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Napoli Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €95–190
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Salerno to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €95–130
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- (+39)081.552.07.63
- [email protected]
- Website
- Navigazione Libera del Golfo
Ferry from Port of Positano to Naples Beverello
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Navigazione Libera del Golfo
Ferry from Port of Positano to Naples Beverello
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Navigazione Libera del Golfo
Ferry from Port of Positano to Naples Beverello
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Navigazione Libera del Golfo
Ferry from Port of Positano to Naples Beverello
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Navigazione Libera del Golfo
Ferry from Port of Positano to Port of Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Navigazione Libera del Golfo
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More Questions & Answers
Positano to Lake Maggiore bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Bellinzona station.
Positano to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., arrive at Napoli P. Garibaldi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Positano to Lake Maggiore is 903 km. It takes approximately 8h 43m to drive from Positano to Lake Maggiore.
There are 5970+ hotels available in Lake Maggiore.






