There are 8 ways to get from Positano to Varenna by ferry, train, car, plane, or bus
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 Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain Re8
7h 19m€122–308Ferry 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 Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain
9h 6m€53–226Drive 887.6 km
- Drive from Positano to Varennacar 887.6 km
8h 47m€139–200Ferry 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 Monza to Varenna Esinotrain
6h 40m€88–260Train
- Take the train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibalditrain 0
- Take the train from Napoli to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain Re8
8h 52m€112–218Ferry 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 Varenna Esinotrain
7h 17m€77–302Ferry 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 Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esinotrain
7h 38m€58–233Ferry, bus to Foggia Gino Lisa Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Naples Beverelloferry
- Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Foggia Airportbus
- Fly from Foggia Gino Lisa Airport (FOG) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FOG - LIN
- Take the train from Monza to Varenna Esinotrain
8h 32m€128–376
Positano to Varenna by ferry, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Positano to Varenna is to ferry and fly and train which costs €50 - €230 and takes 9h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Positano to Varenna is to ferry and fly and train which takes 6h 40m and costs €85 - €260.
No, there is no direct train from Positano to Varenna. However, there are services departing from Sorrento and arriving at Varenna Esino via Napoli and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Positano and Varenna is 897 km. The road distance is 887.6 km.
The best way to get from Positano to Varenna without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 19m and costs €120 - €310.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Positano to Varenna, including transfers.
Positano to Varenna train services, operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., depart from Sorrento station.
Positano to Varenna train services, operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., arrive at Napoli P. Garibaldi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Positano to Varenna is 888 km. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Positano to Varenna.
There are 7194+ hotels available in Varenna.
What companies run services between Positano, Italy and Varenna, Italy?
You can take a bus from Positano Chiesa Nuova to Varenna Esino via Sorrento, Sorrento, Napoli P. Garibaldi, Napoli, and Milano Centrale in around 8h 52m.
- 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 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Napoli Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €110–230
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- [email protected]
- Website
- TERRAVISION
Bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–25
- Website
- TERRAVISION
- 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 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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