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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Positano is to bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 18h 53m.

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 24m and costs €40 - €260.

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 980 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 which takes 9h 39m and costs €140 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 9h 39m 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 which takes 9h 39m and costs €140 - €330. 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 8937+ 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, bus, car, plane, train (Trenitalia), 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
best
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 Sorrentotrain 0
9h 39m
€147–325
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 24m
€45–257
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona Station to Avellinobus
18h 53m
€82–130
Drive 920.1 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Positanocar 920.1 km
9h
€160–231
Train via Locarno
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 57m
€122–335
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 37m
€59–240
Train to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Naples Airport, train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane BGY - NAP
3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnellotrain
8h 53m
€93–331
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
€96–303
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
10h 3m
€108–285
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LIN - FCO
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napolitrain
4. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnellotrain
10h
€95–310
Train to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport (QSR)plane BGY - QSR
3. Take the ferry from Port of Salerno to Port of Positanoferry
9h 14m
€116–397

Locarno to Positano by bus

2Weekly Buses

18h 53mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 980.3 km
Duration: 9h 39m

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, Napoli P. Garibaldi, Sorrento, and Sorrento in around 9h 39m. 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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