There are 10 ways to get from Chiavari to Positano by train, ferry, bus, car, plane, 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.
Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Chiavari to Roma Terminitrain Fb / ...
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain
- Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
7h 34m€105–227Bus, train
cheapest- 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
13h 15m€46–91Drive 711 km
- Drive from Chiavari to Positanocar 711 km
6h 50m€115–165Train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly to Naples Airport, ferry
- Take the train from Chiavari 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 24m€76–276Train
- Take the train from Chiavari to Roma Terminitrain Fb / ...
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain 0
8h 11m€78–180Bus
- Take the bus from Sestri Levante to Salernobus N1501
13h 36m€79–120Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Naples Airport, ferry
- Take the train from Chiavari 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
7h 35m€105–310Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Naples Airport, ferry
- Take the train from Chiavari to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane MXP - NAP
- Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
8h 20m€75–287Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Naples Airport, ferry
- Take the train from Chiavari to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane BGY - NAP
- Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
8h 8m€100–354Train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train, ferry
- Take the train from Chiavari to Genova Sestri Ponen.train
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane GOA - FCO
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain
- Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
7h 43m€105–292
Chiavari to Positano by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiavari to Positano is to bus and train which costs €45 - €95 and takes 13h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Chiavari to Positano is to train and fly and ferry which takes 6h 24m and costs €75 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiavari to Positano. However, there are services departing from Sestri Levante and arriving at Positano Sponda via Salerno and Amalfi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Chiavari to Positano. However, there are services departing from Chiavari and arriving at Sorrento via Roma Termini and Napoli P. Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Chiavari and Positano is 729 km. The road distance is 711 km.
The best way to get from Chiavari to Positano without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 34m and costs €100 - €230.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Chiavari to Positano, including transfers.
Chiavari to Positano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sestri Levante station.
Chiavari to Positano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Chiavari station.
The best way to get from Chiavari to Positano is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs €75 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 13h 36m.
What companies run services between Chiavari, Italy and Positano, Italy?
You can take a train from Chiavari to Positano Chiesa Nuova via Roma Termini, Napoli Centrale, Napoli P. Garibaldi, Sorrento, and Sorrento in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sestri Levante to Salerno once daily. Tickets cost €60–95 and the journey takes 10h 10m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €28–150
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Naples Airport via Alghero
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €28–150
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–200
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Naples Airport via Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €40–200
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Chiavari to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Chiavari to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Chiavari to Pavia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Chiavari to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Chiavari to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- 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
- €35–65
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- (+39)081.552.07.63
- customercare@nlg.it
- 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 Naples Beverello to Port of Positano
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Navigazione Libera del Golfo
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Booking & Getting There
Chiavari to Positano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Salerno station.
Chiavari to Positano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiavari to Positano is 711 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Chiavari to Positano.
There are 9348+ hotels available in Positano.






