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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Positano is to train and bus which costs €60 - €130 and takes 17h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Positano is to train and fly which takes 8h 5m and costs €40 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Locarno and Positano?

No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Positano. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at Positano Sponda via Bellinzona Station, Avellino, Salerno and Amalfi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 53m.

How far is it from Locarno to Positano?

The distance between Locarno and Positano is 953 km. The road distance is 920.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Positano without a car is to train via Sorrento which takes 9h 45m and costs €120 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Locarno to Positano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Positano bus from?

Locarno to Positano bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Bellinzona Station.

Train or bus from Locarno to Positano?

The best way to get from Locarno to Positano is to train via Sorrento which takes 9h 45m and costs €120 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 18h 53m.

Where does the Locarno to Positano bus arrive?

Locarno to Positano bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Avellino station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Positano?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Positano is 920 km. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Locarno to Positano.

Where can I stay near Positano?

There are 8574+ hotels available in Positano.

Locarno to Positano - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Locarno to Positano by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Sorrento
best
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain 0
9h 45m
€125–319
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Naples Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane MXP - NAP
4. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnellotrain
8h 5m
€44–170
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Como S. Giovannitrain
2. Take the bus from Como to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus 518
3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain 0
17h 28m
€62–125
Drive 920.1 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Positanocar 920.1 km
9h
€159–230
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Napolitrain
3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnellotrain 0
9h 59m
€145–228
Train #2
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnellotrain 0
10h 22m
€140–228
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona Station to Avellinobus
18h 53m
€83–129
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Naples Airport, train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane LIN - NAP
3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnellotrain
8h 18m
€59–171
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Naples Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane BGY - NAP
4. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnellotrain
8h 34m
€95–290
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport (QSR)plane MXP - QSR
4. Take the ferry from Port of Salerno to Port of Positanoferry
8h 45m
€80–190
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Naples Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane TRN - NAP
4. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnellotrain
9h 50m
€124–273

Locarno to Positano by train and bus

104Weekly Services

9h 45mAverage Duration

€125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 952.7 km
Duration: 9h 45m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Positano Chiesa Nuova via Milano Centrale, Napoli Centrale, Napoli P. Garibaldi, Sorrento, and Sorrento in around 9h 45m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Bellinzona Station to Avellino twice a week. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 12h 30m.

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