There are 10 ways to get from Sanremo to Positano by train, ferry, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
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Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Sanremo to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Roma Terminitrain Fb / ...
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napolitrain
- Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
10h 51m€123–296Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Sanremo to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
- Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Naples Metropark Central Parkingbus 18
- Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain 0
14h 11m€61–124Drive 888.7 km
- Drive from Sanremo to Positanocar 888.7 km
8h 47m€142–204Train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly to Naples Airport, ferry
- Take the train from Sanremo to Genova Sestri Ponen.train
- 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 52m€91–301Train
- Take the train from Sanremo to Roma Terminitrain Ic
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain 0
11h 46m€98–208Bus
- Take the bus from Sanremo to Savonabus FlixBus N508
- Take the bus from Savona to Salernobus N501
16h 5m€70–128Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Naples Airport, ferry
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane NCE - NAP
- Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
7h 31m€103–322Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Naples Airport, ferry
- Take the train from Sanremo 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
8h 40m€120–324Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Naples Airport, ferry
- Take the train from Sanremo to Savonatrain
- Take the train from Savona to Carmagnolatrain
- Take the train from Carmagnola to Torino Aeroporto Di Caselletrain
- Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane TRN - NAP
- Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
10h 24m€105–350Train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly to Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport, ferry
- Take the train from Sanremo to Genova Sestri Ponen.train
- 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€105–408
Sanremo to Positano by train, subway, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sanremo to Positano is to train and bus which costs €60 - €130 and takes 14h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Sanremo to Positano is to train and fly and ferry which takes 6h 52m and costs €90 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from Sanremo to Positano. However, there are services departing from Sanremo and arriving at Positano Sponda via Savona, Salerno and Amalfi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Sanremo to Positano. However, there are services departing from Sanremo and arriving at Sorrento via Roma Termini and Napoli P. Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
The distance between Sanremo and Positano is 892 km. The road distance is 888.7 km.
The best way to get from Sanremo to Positano without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 51m and costs €120 - €300.
It takes approximately 10h 51m to get from Sanremo to Positano, including transfers.
Sanremo to Positano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sanremo station.
Sanremo to Positano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Sanremo station.
The best way to get from Sanremo to Positano is to train which takes 11h 46m and costs €95 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 16h 5m.
What companies run services between Sanremo, Italy and Positano, Italy?
You can take a train from Sanremo to Positano Chiesa Nuova via Roma Termini, Napoli Centrale, Napoli P. Garibaldi, Sorrento, and Sorrento in around 11h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sanremo to Positano Sponda via Savona, Salerno, and Amalfi in around 16h 5m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Naples Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–180
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Naples Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–180
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–160
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Naples Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–160
Flights from Turin Caselle Airport to Naples Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–210
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Sanremo to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Sanremo to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Sanremo to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Sanremo to Pavia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Sanremo to Savona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Naples Metropark Central Parking
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- 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
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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More Questions & Answers
Sanremo to Positano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Savona station.
Sanremo to Positano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sanremo to Positano is 889 km. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Sanremo to Positano.
There are 9473+ hotels available in Positano.






