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How to get fromCatania to Positanoby plane, train, bus, train (Trenitalia), car or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Catania to Positano by plane, train, bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or ferry

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  1. Fly, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane CTA - NAP
    2. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnellotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sant'Agnello to Positano Chiesa Nuovabus bus
    4h 24m
    €31–137

  2. Train (Trenitalia)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Salernotrain train Ic
    10h 9m
    €21–185

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Catania to Salernobus bus N592 / ...
    10h 45m
    €25–87

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Catania to Messina Marittimacar car
    2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry ferry
    3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Positanocar car
    6h 19m
    €86–134

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Salernotrain train Fr / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Salerno to Port of Positanoferry ferry
    10h 54m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Napoli, Autostazione Metroparkbus bus Itabus
    2. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain train 0
    11h 39m
    €37–107

Catania to Positano by train and bus (Trenitalia)

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration10h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€21Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Catania Centrale to Salerno once daily. Tickets cost €17–180 and the journey takes 7h 4m. Trenitalia also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Catania to Salerno twice daily. Tickets cost €22–85 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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