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How to get fromVesuvius to Positanoby bus, train, ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Vesuvius to Positano by bus, train, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 808 bus, train, line 5070 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ercolano - Vesuvio CL to Pompei - Via Plinio, df Casa del Corallobus bus 808
    2. Take the train from Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri to Sorrentotrain train 0
    3. Take the bus from Sorrento to Positano Chiesa Nuovabus bus
    2h 53m
    €7–21

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Vesuvio - National Park to Napoli - Piazza San Pasqualebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry ferry
    3h 40m
    €72–135

  3. Drive  53.8 km

    1. Drive from Vesuvius to Positanocar car 53.8 km
    1h 13m
    €9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Vesuvius to Positanotaxi taxi 53.8 km
    1h 13m
    €380–450

Vesuvius to Positano by bus and train

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Vesuvius, Italy and Positano, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Vesuvius to Positano. However, you can take the line 808 bus to Pompei - Via Plinio, df Casa del Corallo, walk to Pompei Scavi Villa dei Misteri, take the train to Sorrento, walk to Sorrento, then take the line 5070 bus to Positano Chiesa Nuova. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vesuvio - National Park to Port of Positano via Napoli - Piazza San Pasquale, Napoli - P.zza S. Pasquale a Chiaia, Napoli - Via Acton, and Naples Beverello in around 3h 40m.

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