What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Positano?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Positano is to bus which costs €85 - €130 and takes 18h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Positano?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Positano is to fly and train which takes 7h 9m and costs €65 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Positano?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Positano. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Positano via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.

How far is it from Basel to Positano?

The distance between Basel and Positano is 989 km. The road distance is 1152.5 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Positano without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Positano without a car is to train which takes 13h 46m and costs €130 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Positano?

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Basel to Positano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Positano bus from?

Basel to Positano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Positano?

The best way to get from Basel to Positano is to train which takes 13h 46m and costs €130 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 18h 30m.

Where does the Basel to Positano bus arrive?

Basel to Positano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Can I drive from Basel to Positano?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Positano is 1153 km. It takes approximately 11h 13m to drive from Basel to Positano.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Positano?

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Where can I stay near Positano?

There are 8119+ hotels available in Positano.

Basel to Positano - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Positano by plane, train, bus, car, 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.

Fly Basel to Naples Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Naples Airport (NAP)BSL - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnello
7h 9m
€66–216
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Naples Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lugano
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Naples Airport (NAP)MXP - NAP
4. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnello
10h 57m
€63–286
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Arth-GoldauEc
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Milan RogoredoEc
3. Take the train from Milan Rogoredo to Napoli Centrale
4. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrento0
13h 46m
€133–370
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Roma, Autostazione TiburtinaN524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to PositanoMarozzi
18h 30m
€87–121
Drive 1,152.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Positano1,152.5 km
11h 13m
€198–285
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Naples Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Naples Airport (NAP)ZRH - NAP
3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnello
8h 20m
€92–312
Fly Basel to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)BSL - FCO
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnello
8h 51m
€84–286
Train via Piacenza
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to PiacenzaEc
3. Take the train from Piacenza to Napoli CentraleIc
4. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnello0
19h 19m
€123–268
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel to Caianello
2. Take the bus from Casello - A1 Ingresso Caianello to Napoli, Autostazione Metropark6
3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrento0
23h 34m
€100–142

Basel to Positano by train and bus

8Weekly Services

13h 46mAverage Duration

€133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 989 km
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Positano, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Positano Chiesa Nuova via Arth-Goldau, Milan Rogoredo, Naples Centrale, Napoli P. Garibaldi, Sorrento, and Sorrento in around 13h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Positano via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 18h 30m.

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